These are real-life CHOC stories featuring our doctors, nurses, associates and patients. These dramatic profiles offer glimpses into the complex world of pediatric medicine and underscore how CHOC provides the most advanced medical care for Orange County’s critically ill or injured children.
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PROFESSIONALS STORIES
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Dr. Abdenur
Dr. Abdenur and his team are blazing new trails in the field of metabolic disorders - helping save precious lives
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Dr. Aminian
Internationally recognized orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Afshin Aminian finds his true calling
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Jeanne
Occupational therapist Jeanne Brexa incorporates everyday activities and play into customized hand therapy for CHOC patients.
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Dr. Clark
Dr. Clark discovered her passion and brought it to CHOC.
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Dr. Krumins
Dr. Krumins remembers how it feels to be a kid.
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Dr. Chang
Renowned specialist leads the CHOC Heart Institute with the Japanese philosophy of kaizen top of mind.
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Danielle
CHOC Nurse and Radio Lollipop Volunteer Danielle Vasquez is a Kid at Heart.
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Ruth
Ruth McCarty addresses the whole mind, body and spirit of the patient through the use of alternative therapies.
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Dr. Muhonen
World-class neurosurgeon, Michael Muhonen, treats his patients and their parents as though they were family.
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Dr. Sender
Dr. Sender strives to give the best care anywhere.
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Susan
"Joining the nursing team at CHOC at Mission was an easy decision to make based on CHOC's reputation in the nursing community."
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Dr. Anas
Dr. Anas feels a strong personal commitment to the children and parents of Orange County.
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Denise
Nurse sets the pace for career, and life, at CHOC.
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Ron
"From the first time I cared for a young child and was able to calm his fears and make the "hurt" go away, I was hooked."
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Dr. Winokur
Dr. Robert Winokur loves being a host - at home and in his ER.
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Dr. Lam
Dr. Lam went from gravely-ill child to Pediatric Pioneer.
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Danny
Danny Allan, RN, Brings Experience as a Patient to his Role as a CHOC Caregiver
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Marilyn
"The most important reason I'm still in nursing and at CHOC after twenty-five years is that I love what I do."
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Gene
As a father and a second-generation male nurse, Gene Paredes enjoys educating new dads.
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Janelle
Grateful for the care she received at CHOC, Janelle is even more grateful to be an employee!
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Christine
For CHOC OICU Charge Nurse Christine Magnus, the battle for her life led her to a new calling.
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