Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC)

Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) is a leading paediatric healthcare system dedicated to delivering world-class medical care to children across Orange County and Southern California. The flagship CHOC Hospital Main Campus in Orange, California, features 334 beds and is the only Level I Paediatric Trauma Centre in Orange County. Affiliated with the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, CHOC offers a comprehensive range of paediatric specialties and subspecialties, serving patients from birth to 21 years old.

CHOC’s healthcare network includes its state-of-the-art hospital campus in Orange and a hospital-within-a-hospital in Mission Viejo, complemented by numerous primary and specialty care clinics. The 2013 addition of the $563 million Bill Holmes Tower significantly expanded CHOC’s facilities, introducing a new emergency department, operating suites, and enhanced patient and family amenities. The Julia and George Argyros Emergency Department, part of this expansion, stands as the county’s first paediatric-only emergency department, featuring advanced trauma and rapid evaluation capabilities.

Beyond its exceptional clinical services, CHOC remains deeply rooted in its community, with origins tied to local visionaries Walt Disney and Walter Knott. Committed to innovation and excellence, CHOC offers a paediatric residency programme and over 100 programmes and services tailored to meet the needs of young patients. With a legacy of compassion and cutting-edge care, CHOC continues to redefine paediatric healthcare in the region.