CHOC is the first hospital devoted exclusively to caring for children in Orange County. Since opening its doors, CHOC has led the way in many areas of pediatric health care.

General Info

For more than 45 years, CHOC Children's has been steadfastly committed to providing the highest quality medical care to children. Affiliated with the University of California, Irvine, our regional pediatric healthcare network includes a state-of-the-art 279-bed main hospital facility in the City of Orange, and a hospital-within-a-hospital in Mission Viejo. CHOC also offers many primary and specialty care clinics, more than 100 additional programs and services, a pediatric residency program, and four centers of excellence - The CHOC Children's Heart, Neuroscience, Orthopaedic and Hyundai Cancer Institutes. OUR Mission And Vision: Our Mission: To nurture, advance and protect the health and well-being of children. Our Vision: To be the leading destination for children's health by providing exceptional and innovative care. Achieving Excellence Named one of the best children's hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, CHOC earned the Gold Level CAPE Award from the California Council of Excellence, the only children's hospital in California to ever earn this distinction, and was awarded Magnet designation, the highest honor bestowed to hospitals for nursing excellence. Recognized for extraordinary commitment to high-quality critical care standards, CHOC is the first children's hospital in the United States to earn the Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence. Serving Those in Need Our mission is straightforward: To nurture, advance and protect the health and well being of children. That's why at CHOC Children's Hospital in Orange and CHOC Children's at Mission Hospital, we are dedicated to working cooperatively-assisting and enriching existing services as well as developing programs to benefit the families of Orange County. Over two million children across four counties count on CHOC to be here when they need us most-regardless of their family's ability to pay.

Extra Phones

Phone: 714-532-8426

Phone: 714-532-8634

Hours

Regular Hours

Mon - Fri:	7:30 am - 7:00 pm

Categories

Clinics, Children's Hospitals, Dentists, Hospitals, Medical Centers, Medical Clinics, Pediatric Dentistry, Physicians & Surgeons, Physicians & Surgeons, Family Medicine & General Practice, Physicians & Surgeons, Pediatrics, Physicians & Surgeons, Pediatrics-Cardiology, Physicians & Surgeons, Pediatrics-Hematology & Oncology, Physicians & Surgeons, Pediatrics-Orthopedics, Surgery Centers

Services/Products

New Services in the Bill Holmes Tower:The Julia and George Argyros Emergency DepartmentThe only pediatric emergency department in Orange CountyTidwell Procedure Center-Offering one of the most technologically advanced and compassionate pediatric surgical experiences in CaliforniaRadiology / Imaging-The only imaging facility in Orange County just for childrenLaboratory Services-One of the only dedicated pediatric labs in Southern CaliforniaPediatric Specialties Adolescent Medicine Allergy / ImmunologyCritical Care DentistryDermatology Developmental BehaviorEmergency Medicine Endocrinology and DiabetesGastroenterology GeneticsHematology Infectious DiseaseMetabolic Disorders Neonatology & PerinatologyNephrology NeurologyOncology OphthalmologyOrthopaedics Otolaryngology (ENT)Pediatric Psychology Physical Medicine & RehabilitationPlastic Surgery PsychiatryPulmonology RadiologyRheumatology Surgery at CHOCSurgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, NeurologicalSurgery, Orthopedic Urology Center InstitutesHeart Institute Neuroscience InstituteOrthopaedic Institute Research InstituteHyundai Cancer InstituteClinical Programs and Services Breast Milk Program Cord Blood BankCraniofacial Program CUIDAREarly Developmental Assessment Center Electrophysiology ServicesEmergency Services Eosinophilic EsophagitisHelp Me Grow Metabolic LabMinimally Invasive Surgery (SILS) Down Syndrome ProgramEpilepsy Center Robotic Surgery ProgramTeen Services Transport ServicesTrauma Center Patient and Family Support Services Asthma Education Blood and Donor ServicesChild Life RD Pediatric Residency ProgramNutrition Services Email a PatientGeek Squad KidsHealth Patient EducationLactation Services Parent Advice LinePastoral Care Patient and Family-Centered CarePatient Care Pages Search Health LibraryPharmacy Pre-Surgery ToursRehabilitation Center Seacrest StudiosSocial Services Sports NutritionSupport GroupsCHOC Children's Specialty Centers Breathmobile Orange ClinicClinics Corona Health CenterEndocrine and Diabetes Center Specialty Center, Newport BeachSanta Ana Clinic Costa Mesa ClinicGarden Grove Clinic Clinica CHOC Para NinosProfessional Programs Nursing Research Nursing Research FellowshipHem/Onc Fellowship Psychology InternshipPsychology Fellowship Psychology ResearchAfter Residency ApplyEducation FacultyRotationsSalary and Benefits Respiratory Therapy RN ResidencyResidency Program

Payment Options

Location

Check in at the new Bill Holmes entrance located on Pepper Street (near Pepper and La Veta). Follow the "red carpet" to the parking structure and follow the signs to reach our new front entrance.

Amenities

At CHOC and CHOC at Mission, we are dedicated to providing both our patients and their families with the highest quality pediatric care. Children need more than just medical care. At CHOC, our patients and their families have access to several innovative programs and services that are designed to complement clinical care. Patient and family centered care Coffee Kiosk Gift Shop Family Resource Center Seacrest Studios Parent Advice Line Kids Health Magazine Pay Bill online Geek Squad Kidshealth Patient Education Resource Pastoral Care Social Services Support Groups

Languages

English, Spanish

Accreditation

UC Irvine Healthcare

UC Irvine School of Medicine

Associations

Ranked in 7 specialties for 2014-15 by U.S. News & World Report, "Magnet recognition" for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Bronze Level CAPE Award from the California Council for Excellence (CCE), Leapfrog 2007 Top Hospitals, "Excellence in Patient Safety & Health Care Quality Award" from Aetna - Blue Shield of California - CIGNA HealthCare of California & United Healthcare, Voted one of the Best Places to Work by OCMetro Magazine, Voted the #1 "best place to work" and the #1 "best place to volunteer" in The Orange County Register's Best of Orange County readers' poll

Other Link

http://www.choc.org