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Tammelin, Bruce R. MD
Dr. Tammelin is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary medicine and sleep medicine and treats kids with lung conditions at CHOC Hospital in Orange.
Billeci, Barton T. MD
Dr. Billeci is board certified in internal medicine who treats kids and teens at CHOC Hospital in Orange County.
Carr, Warner W. MD
Dr. Warner W. Carr is a board certified allergist at CHOC who treats kids with allergies, asthma and related conditions.
McCarty, Ruth LAC
Ruth McCarty, DACM, L.Ac. is a doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and a licensed professional acupuncturist with the State of California
Meet the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Nurse Coordinators
The Fetal Care Center of Southern California is a state-of-the-art, comprehensive fetal care and diagnostic center in partnership with CHOC and UCI Health.
30 Healthy Habits from Every Type of Doctor
Medical professionals talk about their healthiest habits that anyone could implement in their everyday lives. Here are their 30 best pieces of advice for living well.
Sheikewitz, Paul S. MD
Dr. Sheikewitz is a board certified emergency medicine specialist who treats kids with illnesses or injuries requiring immediate medical attention.
Hameed, Afshan B. MD
Dr. Afshan Hameed is board certified in obstetrics & gynecology who treats pregnant women and fetuses in Orange County.
Integrative Health
CHOC combines integrative, holistic treatments with regular medical treatment, including acupuncture, massage, aromatherapy, hypnosis, biofeedback and more.
Portal Hypertension
Portal hypertension is high blood pressure of the portal vein in the abdomen. The portal vein collects nutrient-rich blood from the intestines to the liver.
Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis is the inflammation and autodigestion of the pancreas. Autodigestion describes a process in which pancreatic enzymes destroy its own tissue.
Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids are veins, normally present in and around the anus and lower rectum that have become swollen due to stretching under pressure.
Fecal Microbiota Transplantation
A fecal microbiota transplant is a procedure in which fecal matter from a healthy person is transplanted into a person with a recurrent C. difficile infection.
Pediatric Trauma Center
CHOC is designated a Level I pediatric trauma center and is the only trauma center in Orange County with the expertise to exclusively treat kids.
Dr. James Pierog to Appear on American Health Journal on Sunday, January 11, at 5:00 p.m.
CHOC Children's emergency medicine specialist Dr. James Pierog will again appear as an expert on the highly rated award-winning healthcare television program American Health Journal on PBS SoCal TV.
Advice doctors give their own kids before they head off to college
If you’re one of those moms or dads, you may be wondering if you gave your kid all the pearls of parental wisdom he or she needs to survive life out there on their own.
American College of Surgeons Grants CHOC Prestigious Trauma Center Verification
CHOC Children’s Hospital has been verified by the American College of Surgeons as a Level II pediatric trauma center. This achievement recognizes CHOC’s commitment to providing the highest quality trauma care to injured patients.
Yet another study finds vaccine are safe
Vaccines remain a "remarkably safe" way to protect human health, thanks to a rigorous system of safety monitoring that continues after approval, a new review shows.
14 Myths and Misconceptions About the Flu Vaccine
The flu vaccine is surrounded by myths and misconceptions. Here are 14 myths and misconceptions about the flu shot.
Anal Fissures
Anal fissures are tears or cracks in the anus. Fissures result from stretching the anal mucosa beyond its normal capacity.
Appendicitis in Children and Teens
Appendicitis is a painful swelling and infection of the appendix. It is a medical emergency. CHOC's pediatric surgeons are ready 24 hours a day.
Transposition of the Great Arteries
Transposition of the great arteries (TGA) is a congenital (present at birth) heart defect. (It is also often referred to as “transposition of the great vessels.”)
Coarctation of the Aorta
Coarctation of the aorta is a congenital (present at birth) heart defect involving a narrowing of the aorta. This narrowing restricts the amount of oxygen-rich (red) blood that can travel to the lower part of the body.
Congenital Pulmonary (Valve) Stenosis
Pulmonary stenosis is a congenital (present at birth) defect that occurs due to abnormal development of the fetal heart during the first eight weeks of pregnancy.
Atrial Septal Defect
An atrial septal defect is an opening in the atrial septum, or dividing wall between the two upper chambers of the heart, known as the right and left atria.
