Advanced Imaging Pediatric Cardiologist

Advanced Imaging Pediatric Cardiologist

The CHOC Specialists Division of Cardiology at Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) is seeking a full-time pediatric cardiologist with expertise in advanced cardiac imaging to join our current team of Drs Pierangelo Renella and Wyman Lai. Responsibilities include expansion of the cardiac MRI program and coverage of the echocardiography laboratory. Opportunities in quality improvement, education and administrative activities are available and encouraged. In conjunction with University of California Irvine, there will be opportunities for teaching (medical students and residents) and clinical research.

Successful candidate will have completed a categorical fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology with additional fellowship training in imaging, be board certified / eligible in pediatric cardiology, and be eligible for an unrestricted California medical license.

CHOC Specialists, a private pediatric subspecialty group, is composed of more than 425 physicians and advance practice providers within 26 pediatric subspecialties. This group practices at CHOC, a premier healthcare system based in Orange County, Calif. Named one of the best children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report (2023-2024), CHOC is exclusively committed to the health and well-being of children through clinical expertise, advocacy, outreach and research that brings advanced treatment to pediatric patients. Affiliated with the University of California, Irvine, CHOC’s regional healthcare network includes two state-of-the-art hospitals in Orange and Mission Viejo, several primary and specialty care clinics, a pediatric residency program, and four centers of excellence - The CHOC Heart, Neuroscience, Orthopaedic and Hyundai Cancer Institute.

At the nationally recognized CHOC Heart Institute, care team members are part of a highly specialized pediatric cardiology team dedicated to nurturing, advancing and protecting the health and well-being of children. With our recent collaboration with UCLA Health, we look forward to enhancing access to world-class pediatric congenital cardiac care for children and their families across Southern California. Leveraging our combined expertise, resources, and innovative approaches, the two renowned health care institutions will work together to provide medical services to children with congenital heart conditions across Southern California. Together, UCLA Health and CHOC will expand access to specialized cardiac care, advance research and education, and further improve the health outcomes of young patients.

We are growing with a new 24-bed dedicated CVICU to better care for the children and families in the region. We celebrate learning, curiosity, discovery and fun. As a Magnet recognized pediatric health system, we are dedicated to fostering excellence in our people. Our CVICU has also earned the AACN Silver Beacon Award for Excellence; and the Heart Institute has earned the U.S. News and World Report designation for cardiology and heart surgery.

Orange County, California, is famous for its warm climate, with average temperatures of 70 degrees and up throughout most of the year. Orange County boasts unbeatable entertainment, shopping and attractions and with the beach, mountains and desert all within short driving distances, there is something for everyone.