Dr. Alexandra A. Roche, Division Chief Adolescent Medicine

Dr. Alexandra Roche is board certified in general pediatrics and with the American Board of Obesity Medicine and is a member of the CHOC Medical Group. Dr Roche first began working at CHOC in 2004 and has been passionate in supporting youth as they journey through adolescence and enter adulthood. Her specific focus in supporting those struggling with a variety of eating disorders allows her to partner closely with patients, families, schools, and community resources. Currently serving as the Division Chief of Adolescent Medicine, Dr. Roche is committed to improving patient care and mentoring the next generation of medical professionals.

Originally from New York City, she received her undergraduate degree in Anthropology at Barnard College.

Locations

CHOC Hospital
1201 W La Veta
Orange, CA 92868
phone: 888-770-2462
fax: 855-212-6740

Education

• Medical School
  New York Medical College, NY
• Pediatrics Residency
  CHOC Hospital, Orange, CA
• Undergraduate Degree
  Anthropology, Barnard College, New York, NY

Honors and Awards

• CalOptima Circle of Care Award – 2014
• CHOC Pediatric Residency Program Teaching Award – 2010
• CHOC Physician Leadership Program (certificate) – 2012-2013

Professional Organizations

• American Academy of Pediatrics
• Childhood Obesity Action Network (COAN)
• Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine

Lectures and Presentations

• A Tale of Two Cities: Community Based Obesity Prevention
  Creating Connections – Annual Children’s Hospital Association Conference – 2013
• Childhood and Adolescent Obesity
  Orange County Society of Pediatric Nursing annual conference – 2014
• Obesity and Heart Health
  Child Obesity Prevention Summit 2012, Orange County Department of Education co-presenter with Dr Anthony Chang

Links

Obesity and Heart Health (video)
co-presenter with Dr Anthony Chang
“Child Obesity Prevention Summit 2012” Orange County Department of Education