A photo road map showing key aspects of the patient and family journey through the Tidwell Procedure Center at CHOC Hospital.
7 Things You Didn’t Know about Pediatric Anesthesia
Your child’s anesthesiologist is an important member of your child’s surgery team. Learn more about the safety of pediatric anesthesia.
Skin lumps: When parents should worry
Noticing a skin lump on a child can be scary. Fortunately, most skin lumps are not a major cause for concern.
Tips for Minimizing Scarring After Surgery
Dr. David Gibbs, a pediatric surgeon and the director of trauma services at CHOC, discusses tips for minimizing scarring after surgery.
Know the Risks of Pectus Excavatum (Sunken Chest)
Pectus excavatum (sunken chest) is a chest wall abnormality in kids. CHOC surgeons treat it with the Nuss Procedure.
The Importance of a Pediatric Surgeon
Dr. David Gibbs, pediatric surgeon at CHOC, discusses the importance of kids being treated by a surgeon specially trained in pediatrics.
Meet Dr. Maryam Gholizadeh
CHOC wants its patients and families to get to know its specialists. Today, meet Dr. Maryam Gholizadeh, a pediatric surgeon.
CHOC Expands Pediatric Surgery Team, Expertise
The addition of a new CHOC surgeon with unique expertise lays groundwork for an expansion of CHOC’s surgical services.
Breast Masses in Teen Girls: Cancer or Benign Tumors?
A majority of breast masses in teen girls are benign, but their size and associated pain may require surgery, per a CHOC pediatric surgeon.