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Pediatric Surgical Services
When a child needs a surgery, that child’s needs are very different than those of an adult patient. Our nationally recognized surgeons perform the latest procedures, using equipment that is customized to pediatric patients all the way from newborns to young adults.
CHOC Heart Institute
The CHOC Heart Institute cares for patients with a variety of pediatric cardiology needs and offers the latest diagnosis and treatment services.
Pediatric Heart Surgery
CHOC is the only hospital in Orange County to provide advanced heart surgery for children, and newborn and pediatric open-heart surgery on infants weighing as little at 1.4 kilograms (3 pounds 1 ounce).
Kids and Heart Surgery
In the newborn population, there are many heart conditions that may need surgery. Many of these heart surgeries are new at least in the past 10 to 20 years.
After 3rd Heart Surgery at CHOC, 6-Month-Old ‘Miracle Baby’ Goes Home With Family
The Noah Connally joined his parents and four older sisters after the risky surgery at Children’s Hospital of Orange County.
Heart Surgery Safety and Surgical Outcomes
The CHOC Heart Institute is committed to safe surgical outcomes and the highest quality of care possible for our patients.
10 Questions to Ask if Your Child Needs Heart Surgery
If your child needs heart surgery, don't forget to ask these top questions from CHOC's heart experts
Heart Failure
Heart failure, also called congestive heart failure, is a condition in which the heart fails to pump enough blood for all of the body’s organs.
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) is a combination of several abnormalities of the heart and great blood vessels. It is a congenital (present at birth) syndrome.
Frequently Asked Questions About Heart Valve Repair or Replacement
Frequently asked questions about heart valve repair or replacement surgery, because families are bound to have many questions about heart valve repair or heart valve replacement
The Story of ‘Mighty Max’ Demonstrates the Capabilities of CHOC Children’s, Ducks Fans
Specialists from CHOC Children’s were brought in to examine Max, and it was eventually determined he had a rare and serious heart defect. Family members rallied around the Maldonados, several of them began referring to their miracle baby as “Mighty Max.”
CHOC Outpatient Heart Center
Building: CHOC Commerce Tower | 505 S. Main St. | Suite 600 | Orange, CA 92868
Heart Murmurs in Children
Heart murmurs are extra or unusual sounds made by blood circulating through the heart's chambers or valves, or through blood vessels near the heart.
Starr, Joanne P. MD
Dr Starr is board certified in general and thoracic surgery with research interests in hybrid congenital heart surgery and myocardial protection.
Gates, Richard MD
Dr Gates is board certified in thoracic and cardiac surgery and congenital cardiac surgery. He serves as director at the CHOC Heart Institute.
Boy born with half a heart is on long road to recovery
Noah remained in the neonatal intensive care unit at Children’s Hospital of Orange County and had his first post-birth surgery on day seven.
Congenital Heart Defects: Tetralogy of Fallot
Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF or "TET") is a heart condition that occur due to abnormal development of the fetal heart. Learn more about what TOF is, its symptoms, and causes.
Si, Ming-Sing MD
Dr. Ming-Sing Si is board certified in cardiothoracic surgery and congenital cardiac surgery and congenital cardiac surgery.
Van Arsdell, Glen MD
Dr Van Arsdell is board certified in thoracic and cardiac surgery and congenital cardiac surgery.
Paras, Dione NP
Dione Paras is a nurse practitioner and is a member of the CHOC Specialists who treats kids and teens in Orange County.
Blood Tests and Your Child’s Heart
Children may have blood tests to help their doctor evaluate their illness, or to help monitor their health after surgery.
CHOC Specialists Cardiothoracic Surgery
Building: CHOC Commerce Tower | 505 S. Main St. | Suite 600 | Orange, CA 92868 | 714-509-4641
Atrioventricular Canal Defect
Atrioventricular canal (AV Canal or AVC) defect is a congenital heart defect. That means it is present at birth.
When a Child Has Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
Dr. Richard Gates, pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon, discusses the signs, treatment and long-term outcome of children born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome.
Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
A ventricular septal defect (VSD) is an opening in the ventricular septum, or dividing wall between the two lower chambers of the heart known as the right and left ventricles.
