Dr. Alexandra A. Roche, Division Chief Adolescent Medicine
Alexandra Roche, MD FAAP ABOM
is on staff at
CHOC Hospital Orange
Specialty:
Board Certified:
Dr. Alexandra Roche, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician at CHOC Health Center at Centrum in Orange, California, specializing in the health and well-being of children. Practicing at CHOC/Rady Children’s Health since 2004, she provides comprehensive, family-centered care for infants, children and teens.
As a member of the Rady Children’s Health Primary Care Network, she is part of a nationally recognized pediatric health system to deliver coordinated care and streamline access to specialty care and additional services when necessary.
Dr. Roche is particularly passionate about supporting those struggling with a variety of eating disorders. To do so, she partners 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.
Outside the office, you can often find her hiking, running, practicing yoga, or cooking. Whether she’s exploring new trails or perfecting a new recipe, Alexandra brings the same level of dedication and enthusiasm to her hobbies as she does to her professional life.
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
Alexandra Roche, MD FAAP ABOM in the News
CHOC Inside 
Health
Weight loss medications for treating teen obesity: What parents should know
A CHOC expert offers advice to parents about the safety and effectiveness of weight loss medications for treating obesity in teens.
Nutrition
10 Healthy weight tips for kids and teens
Discover expert-approved healthy weight tips for kids and teens from CHOC to help prevent childhood obesity and promote lifelong wellness.
Primary Care / Family Medicine
Puberty: An ultimate guide for parents
A CHOC expert guides parents and their preteens through puberty, offering conversation starters, FAQs and puberty signs and symptoms.
Eating Disorders
Signs of eating disorders in children and teens
CHOC experts point out signs that a child or teen is struggling with an eating disorder like anorexia, bulimia, binge eating or ARFID.
Nutrition
Ask a CHOC Doc: How can my athlete daughter learn vital nutrition?
A pediatrician specializing in adolescent medicine and a nutritionist team up to offer advice to a mother on how to help her athlete daughter
Podcasts featuring Alexandra Roche, MD FAAP ABOM
Eating Disorders
Warning Signs of Eating Disorders
A CHOC psychiatrist and a CHOC pediatrician discuss warning signs of eating disorders and what to do if you suspect a loved one is suffering.