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Genetic Services

Our board-certified genetic specialists diagnose and manage common genetic conditions and birth defects, as well as have experience in very rare diseases.

Social Media Guidelines

We encourage staff, patients, families, volunteers and physicians to participate in our online communities. Learn guidelines for social media use at CHOC.

CHOC Docs Tools and Resources

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Bringing Bedside Experience to the Hospital C-Suite

Physicians wishing to participate in strategic planning must learn to work with hospital executives. Open communications is key.

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.

Doctoral Internship Program in Clinical Psychology

CHOC is pleased to offer a one-year, full time, pre-doctoral internship in pediatric psychology. The internship is accredited by the American Psychological Association.

Medical Records and Billing

Find information about your medical bill, how to obtain medical records, medical groups we contract with and the health plans (insurance) we accept.

20 bold predictions for health IT in the next 5 years

Adam Gold, chief technology officer at CHOC Children's, joins other healthcare executives in sharing bold predictions about the future of health IT.

Meet the Cancer Institute Team

The exceptional care team at the Hyundai Cancer Institute at CHOC sets us apart from other institutions.

Nursing Careers

Whether you’re a nurse with 30 years of experience or a recent graduate looking for growth opportunities, CHOC offers something for everyone.

CHOC Docs: Stay Connected with CHOC

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Failure to Thrive

Failure to thrive is defined as slowed or halted (stopped) physical growth. Failure to thrive has many different causes.

CHOC Observer Program

Pulmonary Atresia (PA)

Pulmonary atresia (PA) is a heart defect that occurs due to abnormal development of the fetal heart during the first eight weeks of pregnancy.

Medical Staff Services

The medical staff services department provides administrative oversight in credentialing the CHOC’s Medical Staff.

Meet the Team

At the Julia and George Argyros Emergency Department (ED) at CHOC Hospital, your child is in good hands – lots of them!

Got a strange bump or persistent cough? Doctors have apps for that

The apps enable Brindis to review the latest medical journals and share patient information with other doctors while complying with privacy laws

CHOC Children’s and St. Joseph Hoag Health Form an Accountable Care Organization

St. Joseph Hoag Health and CHOC Children’s will form an accountable care organization (ACO), bringing together outstanding health care providers throughout Orange County.

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program

This program is a 3 year ACGME-accredited program encompassing a clinical year followed by two years of basic, translational and clinical research.

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.

Residency and Training Programs

Our designation as a teaching hospital allows us to train the physicians and nurses of the future while providing expert care to our patients today.

Latex Allergies

Some children have an allergy or sensitivity to latex (rubber). Reactions can be seen when products made from latex come in contact with the child’s skin, mucous membranes in the mouth, genitals, bladder, rectum or the bloodstream (during surgery). Some children may also react when blowing up a rubber balloon or breathing in powder from the inside of latex gloves.

This COVID-19 practice: Your neurologist can see you now. Practices open amid lingering coronavirus concerns

While serving scores of patients via telehealth in socially distant times, neurologists foresee the challenges of reopening their offices before the COVID-19 pandemic ends.

UCI/CHOC Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program

The 3-year training program includes approximately 14 months of clinical training and 20 months of research experience.