Down Syndrome Program

What is Down syndrome? Read about the causes, signs & more. Also learn about CHOC’s Down Syndrome Program here.

Swallowing Therapy

The goal of swallowing therapy is to help children develop normal, effective swallowing patterns.

Swallowing Disorders

Swallowing disorders are also referred to as dysphagia, which means difficulty swallowing.

Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation

Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is a specialized form of electrical stimulation therapy designed to treat dysphagia. Learn more about treatments at CHOC.

Pulmonology Referrals

How to refer to pediatric pulmonology, pulmonary, CHOC, Orange County

X-Ray

CHOC offers X-ray imaging services just for kids. Radiation doses on CHOC equipment can be up to 50 percent lower than adult facilities.

Nichols, Scott MD

Dr. Nichols provides hospitalist services for hospitalized children at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center.

What California’s New Vaccination Law Means for Your Family

Taylor, Sneha MD

Dr. Sneha Taylor is a neonatologist who provides care for critically ill premature and full-term infants at CHOC Hospital in Orange.

Singh, Dalbir MD

Dr. Singh is a board certified CHOC neonatologist who provides care for critically ill premature and full-term infants in Orange County.

Arul, Nandini MD

Dr. Arul is a board certified neonatologist who provides comprehensive care for critically ill premature and full-term infants in Orange County.

Ahmad, Irfan MD

Dr. Ahmad is a board certified neonatologist who provides comprehensive care for critically ill premature and full-term infants at CHOC Hospital.

Pathare, Sameer S. MD

Dr. Pathare is a pediatric hospitalist who specializes in the care of hospitalized kids and adolescents at CHOC Hospital.

Through the Eyes of a Community Pediatrician

For the past 12 years, Dr. Ball has treated thousands of patients in his practice at Southern Orange County Pediatric Associates (SOCPA).

Sondhi, Monica MD

Dr. Sondhi is a board certified, CHOC neonatologist who provides care for critically ill premature and full-term infants in Orange County. 

Shah, Anita R. MD

Dr. Anita Shah is pediatric board certified pediatric neonatologist who provides care for critically ill premature and full-term infants in Orange County.

Ashrafi, Amir H. MD

As an expert in neonatology and neonatal-cardiac physiology, Dr. Ashrafi’s primary focus is treating newborns with congenital heart disease.

Hwang, Jung S. DO

Dr. Hwang is a board certified pediatrician and  fellowship trained neonatologist who provides care for critically ill, premature and full-term infants.

Kids and Stomachaches

Stomachaches are very common and there are many causes, but the majority of kids with abdominal pain do not require urgent intervention.

Kids and Broken Bones

Young wrists, forearms and elbows are vulnerable to injury. Few kids grow up without breaking a bone. Prompt, expert care of fractures is necessary.

Kids and Emergency Care

Children require special treatment, not just for their size, but also the equipment needed to treat their conditions with regards to emergency care.

Kids and Concussions: Learn How to Play it Safe

The word concussion comes from the Latin word to shake violently. A lot of times, people may hit their head and don’t realize it was a concussion.

Lim, Jina MD

Dr. Jina Lim is a board certified pediatrician who provides neonatology services for infants in Los Angeles and Orange County.

Bassiri, Daryoush MD

Dr. Bassiri is a board certified neonatologist who provides comprehensive care for critically ill premature and full-term infants at CHOC.

Mikhael, Michel MD

Dr. Mikhael is a board certified neonatologist who provides comprehensive care for critically ill premature and full-term infants at CHOC Hospital.