CHOC Specialists·Orange, California
The physician will join a busy Ophthalmology program at Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) to provide the latest, most comprehensive treatment for pediatric eye disorders, including basic care, specialty care, and surgery. The role involves treating the full spectrum of pediatric eye conditions and eye problems related to systemic diseases, potentially including performing anterior segment pediatric surgeries.
Pediatric Ophthalmologist Pediatric Sub-Specialty Faculty in-conjunction with Rady Children’s Health-Orange County, is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Pediatric Ophthalmologist to join the busy Ophthalmology program at Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) in scenic Orange County, California.
Candidates must have completed an American College of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accredited ophthalmology residency program and a fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology Our Ophthalmology division provides the latest, most comprehensive treatment for pediatric eye disorders and offers basic eye care, specialty care and surgery to protect and restore vision for babies, children, and teens.
Led by Rahul Bhola, MD, MBA the ophthalmology team treats the full spectrum of pediatric eye conditions and eye problems related to systemic diseases such as diabetes, sickle cell disease, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, brain tumors, craniosynostosis and metabolic, genetic and chromosomal disorders.
CHOC Ophthalmology is a state-of-the-art practice with all the latest diagnostic and surgical equipment as well as fully staffed by exceptional, well-trained orthoptists and technicians.
It is only one of the few centers in the region that performs a full gamut of anterior segment pediatric surgeries including pediatric cataract, pediatric glaucoma, and pediatric oculoplastic surgery.
We have a state of art of 80-bed NICU, interest in Retinopathy of Prematurity care is welcome.
Pediatric Sub-Specialty Faculty, a private pediatric subspecialty group, is composed of more than 400 physicians and advanced practice providers within 26 pediatric subspecialties.
The group practices at Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), a premier healthcare system based in Orange County, Calif.
Named one of the best children’s hospitals by U.S.
News & World Report (2022-2023) and a Leapfrog Top Hospital, CHOC is exclusively committed to the health and well-being of children through clinical expertise, advocacy, outreach and research that brings advanced treatment to pediatric patients.
Orange County, California, is famous for its warm climate, with average temperatures of 70 degrees and up throughout most of the year.
Orange County boasts unbeatable entertainment, shopping and attractions and with the beach, mountains and desert all within short driving distances, there is something for everyone.
Candidates must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Ophthalmology and must have completed an ACGME-accredited ophthalmology residency program followed by a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology. Interest in Retinopathy of Prematurity care is welcomed.
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