Monthly Archives: November 2010

Education

CHOC Residency Program

 

Welcome to the CHOC Pediatric Residency Program website. We hope the information here will provide you with a good introduction to our program. Feel free to give us a call if you have any questions.
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Hematology / Oncology Fellowship Program

 

Welcome to the Children’s Hospital of Orange County’s (CHOC) Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program website. The information in this site will serve as an introduction to our program. The fellowship program is a three year program encompassing a clinical year followed by two years of clinical and basic research.
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CHOC Specialists Administration

CHOC Specialists – Administration Team

Jason Culp, VP CHOC Children’s Specialist
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (714) 509-4134

Kalman Portman, VP CHOC Network – Finance
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (714) 509-3763

Business Office

Mike Cademartori
Director, Physician Business Services
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (714) 509-7861

Mark Kelly, Director, Revenue Cycle Support
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (714) 509-7861

Managed Care

Mariam Elqura, Manager, Managed Care Contracts
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (714) 509-4152

Links to Organizations and Online Communities

Autism Speaks was founded in February 2005 by Bob and Suzanne Wright, grandparents of a child with autism. Their longtime friend Bernie Marcus donated $25 million to help financially launch the organization. Since then, Autism Speaks has grown into the nation’s largest autism science and advocacy organization, dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families.
California Chapter 4, American Academy of Pediatrics is dedicated to achieving optimal health for all Orange County children by promoting pediatric excellence. The Chapter provides evidence-based recommendations for child health to pediatricians, parents, professionals and public policy makers.
Neurologic education is one of the AAN’s core values. The AAN extends this beyond its membership to K-12 students, college students, medical students, residents, fellows, neurologists in practice and Academia, and non-neurologist physicians.
Autism Awareness Centre hosts conferences across Canada and the UK, while ensuring books, articles and resource supports are readily available to all communities keeping parents and professionals on the cutting edge of new information. Autism Awareness Centre is leading the way because we “believe in change”.
The Autism Society, the nation’s leading grassroots autism organization, exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism. We do this by increasing public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people on the spectrum, advocating for appropriate services for individuals across the lifespan, and providing the latest information regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy.
The Federation is a center for parents and parent organizations to work together on behalf of children with special needs and their families. Organized in 1975 as a coalition of parent groups representing children with a variety of disabilities, the Federation offers workshops and training, advocacy and resources to parents of children with special needs and the professionals who serve them.
Epilepsy Alliance of Orange County is a community-based organization specifically addressing the needs of children and adults with epilepsy and their families in Orange County. It was created to empower those fighting against this life-altering condition to achieve the ultimate goal of becoming seizure-free.
Autism Spectrum of Support was founded in October 2003 in Irvine, CA as the Orange County Asperger Support Group, by two fathers looking to provide support for local parents, children and adults with Aspergers, High Functioning Autism and PDD-NOS. Through their leadership and innovation, it quickly grew to encompass much of Orange County, and currently holds support group meetings in Newport Beach and Placentia. Monthly activity groups are now held throughout Orange County.
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), a not-for-profit organization founded in 1953, is the leading patient organization for people with asthma and allergies, and the oldest asthma and allergy patient group in the world.
The American Asthma Foundation (AAF) is the only national advocacy group devoted solely to asthma, a chronic condition affecting 23 million Americans. AAF’s mission is to improve treatment, prevent, and find a cure for the disease.
Since 1980, the Make-A-Wish Foundation® has enriched the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions through its wish-granting work. The Foundation’s mission reflects the life-changing impact that a Make-A-Wish® experience has on children, families, referral sources, donors, sponsors and entire communities.
CureSearch unites the world’s largest childhood cancer research organization, the Children’s Oncology Group, and the National Childhood Cancer Foundation through our mission to cure childhood cancer. Research is the key to the cure.
The American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (ASPHO) is a multidisciplinary organization dedicated to promoting optimal care of children and adolescents with blood disorders and cancer by advancing research, education, treatment and professional practice.
The Childhood Leukemia Foundation is a national non-profit organization that offers a wide range of services at no charge to children living with cancer and their families. Our goal is to make sure children battling cancer know they are not alone
The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, a nonprofit donor-supported organization, is to assure the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and its member pediatricians dedicate their efforts and resources to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults.
The mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) is to create, find and support programs that directly improve the health and well being of children.
The American Society of Hematology (ASH) is the world’s largest professional society concerned with the causes and treatments of blood disorders. The mission of the Society is to further the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders affecting the blood, bone marrow, and the immunologic, hemostatic and vascular systems, by promoting research, clinical care, education, training,

The mission of the American Academy of Ophthalmology is to advance the lifelong learning and professional interests of ophthalmologists (Eye M.D.s) to ensure that the public can obtain the best possible eye care.
Our mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
We lead the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes and fight for those affected—by diabetes.

  • We fund research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes.
  • We deliver services to hundreds of communities.
  • We provide objective and credible information.
  • We give voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes.

‘Too Young for Cancer’ and Demanding Action

The grim statistics have become a rallying point for activist groups: Some 72,000 Americans aged 15 to 39 are diagnosed with cancer every year, and more than 10,000 die. They make up less than 10% of all cancer patients, but survival rates for teens and young adults have barely budged since 1975, while those for children and older people have made dramatic gains.

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Rheumatology – Contact Info and Locations

To Schedule A Consultation or Office Visit

In addition to inpatient consultation, CHOC Specialists rheumatology physicians provide outpatient services at both CHOC and CHOC at Mission.

Appointments: 888-770-2462

Fax: 855-246-2329

After Hours: 714-765-6620

Main Office: 714-509-8617

Locations

CHOC Clinic – Specialty Care

CHOC Health Center, Mission Viejo

CHOC Health Center, Corona

CHOC Specialty Center, Newport Beach

Pulmonology – Contact Info and Locations

To Schedule A Consultation

CHOC Specialists Pulmonology physicians are available 24-hours-a-day for consultation.

Appointments: 888-770-2462

Fax: 855-246-2329

After Hours: 866-316-3345

Locations

CHOC Clinic – Specialty Care

CHOC Health Center at PIH Health

CHOC Health Center, Mission Viejo

CHOC Health Center, Corona

CHOC Health Center, Huntington Beach

CHOC Sleep Center

CHOC at Mission Hospital Sleep Center

Neurology – Contact Info and Locations

To Schedule an Appointment or a Consultation

In addition to on-site consultation, CHOC Specialists neurology physicians provide outpatient services at both CHOC and CHOC at Mission.

Appointments: 888-770-2462

Fax: 855-246-2329

After Hours: 866-316-3347

Locations

CHOC Neuroscience Institute Outpatient Center

CHOC Health Center at PIH Health

CHOC Health Center, Mission Viejo

CHOC Health Center, Corona

CHOC Specialty Center, Newport Beach

Thompson Autism and Neurodevelopmental Center at CHOC

Nephrology – Contact Info and Locations

To Schedule a Consultation or Office Visit

CHOC Specialists nephrology physicians are available for inpatient consultation 24 hours a day. Outpatient appointments may also be scheduled during convenient office hours.

Appointments: 888-770-2462

Fax: 855-246-2329

After Hours: 714-765-6617

Locations

CHOC Specialty Center, Newport Beach

CHOC Health Center, Corona

CHOC Health Center, Huntington Beach

CHOC Health Center at PIH Health

CHOC Health Center, Mission Viejo

CHOC Clinic – Specialty Care

Neonatology – Contact Info and Locations

To Schedule A Consultation

In addition to on-site consultation, CHOC Specialists neonatology physicians provide outpatient follow-up at CHOC.

Appointments: 888-770-2462

Administration Office: 714-509-4373

Fax: 714-509-7800

HRIF Appointments and Consultations: 714-509-7896

Locations

CHOC Clinic – Specialty Care

CHOC Hospital

CHOC at Mission Hospital

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center

St. Joseph Hospital

St. Jude Medical Center

St. Mary Medical Center – Apple Valley

Western Medical Center – Santa Ana

Hospitalist – Contact Info and Locations

24-Hour Notification of Emergency or After-Hours Admissions

CHOC Specialists hospitalist physicians are available to access patients throughout the day to identify the optimal time for discharge. Referring primary care physicians receive a complete discharge order sheet within 24- hours, including all pertinent test results and surgical information.

To Schedule an Admission

Patients may be admitted at CHOC to the CHOC Specialists Hospitalist service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

CHOC Hospital in Orange:

714-509-8400 – To admit a patient, ask for Admitting Department and let them know you want to admit your patient to a CHOC Specialists hospitalist

714-997-3000 – Ask for CHOC Specialists hospitalist on call to talk with the hospitalist directly

714-509-8826 – Administration Office

CHOC at Mission Hospital:

949-365-2401 – To admit a patient at CHOC Mission, ask for the hospitalist on call

CHOC at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center (pediatric floor):

909-865-9871 – To admit a patient at CHOC Pomona, ask for the hospitalist on call

Locations

CHOC Hospital

CHOC at Mission Hospital

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center

Gastroenterology – Contact Info and Locations

To Schedule a Consultation or Office Visit

CHOC Specialists Gastroenterology physicians are available for inpatient consultation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Outpatient appointments may be scheduled at several convenient office locations offering flexible hours.

Main Office: 714-509-4099

Appointments: 888-770-2462

Fax: 855-246-2329

After Hours: 866-283-3181

Locations

CHOC Specialty Center, Newport Beach

CHOC Health Center, Corona

CHOC Health Center at PIH Health

CHOC Health Center, Mission Viejo

CHOC Clinic – Specialty Care