Pediatric Surgery

Meet Dr. Saeed Awan

CHOC wants its patients and families to get to know its specialists. Today, meet Dr. Saeed Awan, a pediatric general and thoracic surgeon.

What is the appendix, and why does it send so many people to the emergency room? Dr. Peter Yu, CHOC pediatric surgeon explains

Nikki was among the first patients at CHOC to benefit from personalized spinal implants as part of her scoliosis surgery.

Christina Portugal, a surgical unit assistant shares what inspires her to lead her employee-filled CHOC Walk team every year.

When Jordan started complaining of stomach pains, his family never imagined that he would undergo surgery at CHOC Hospital 24 hours later.

Meet Dr. Francois Lalonde, a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon at CHOC who developed an interest in medicine after job as a lifeguard.

Despite genetic tests and a healthy pregnancy, Lizette’s baby was born with jejunal atresia, and underwent surgery at CHOC.

A photo road map showing key aspects of the patient and family journey through the Tidwell Procedure Center at CHOC Hospital.

Your child’s anesthesiologist is an important member of your child’s surgery team. Learn more about the safety of pediatric anesthesia.