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Pediatric Interventional Radiologist – CHOC Children’s Hospital

Location : Orange County, California

Due to continued growth in clinical volume, expansion of our multidisciplinary programs, and a deep institutional commitment to faculty well-being and sustainability, the Section of Pediatric Interventional Radiology at CHOC Children’s Hospital is recruiting a full-time Pediatric Interventional Radiologist .

About the Practice

Our team performs over 3,000 image-guided pediatric interventions annually , with year-over-year growth exceeding 20%. We are the only dedicated pediatric IR program in Orange County and serve as a critical hub for patients across the region.

CHOC is unique in that Interventional Radiology is an independent department — purpose-built and equipped with dedicated capital investment , not repurposed from other service lines. The department was developed specifically for pediatric IR and opened in 2025 with entirely new infrastructure and technology. This institutional design reflects CHOC’s deep commitment to the long-term success and autonomy of the IR service line, enabling strategic growth, programmatic development, and physician well-being.

The practice is now anchored by a new, purpose-designed IR department , located within the perioperative space , immediately adjacent to pre-op and post-op care areas. Pediatric anesthesiology is always available , ensuring seamless coordination and safety for both routine and complex cases.

Our facilities include :

• Biplane and single-plane Philips Azurion suites with fully equipped, dedicated ultrasound units in each room .
• Embedded reading rooms and back-office support for integrated longitudinal care .
• Dedicated clinic space and staff provided in a new state-of-the-art on campus outpatient tower , ensuring a seamless patient and family experience from consult to intervention and follow-up.

We are supported by a multidisciplinary team that includes :

Procedural Scope

We perform the full spectrum of pediatric interventional procedures, including :

CHOC also supports a strong multidisciplinary Vascular Anomalies Center , where IR plays a foundational role in collaboration with hematology, plastics, dermatology, ENT, and genetics.

Academic & Institutional Environment

CHOC maintains strong academic affiliations with UC Irvine and supports teaching of residents, fellows, and medical students. Opportunities for research, innovation, and institutional leadership are abundant and encouraged. The IR section plays an active role in hospital-wide initiatives to improve value, patient experience, and faculty engagement.

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