Dr. Eric H. Ball, Pediatrics
Eric Ball, MD
is on staff at
CHOC Mission Hospital
Specialty:
Board Certified:
Dr. Eric Ball, MD, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician who has been practicing at Southern Orange County Pediatric Associates for over 20 years. Outside of the office, Dr. Ball is involved in local, state, and national medical leadership. He serves on the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Orange County Medical Association.
Dr. Ball is passionate about all aspects of child health from birth until age 21. He is particularly interested in immunization policy, childhood nutrition, and the diagnosis and management of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. He also enjoys the procedural aspects of pediatrics, from suturing wounds to ear piercing in the office.
Dr. Ball is recognized as a leader in the field of pediatrics. He has been named Orange County Pediatrician of the Year by the American Academy of Pediatrics-Orange County, as well as Physician of the Year by the Orange County Medical Association. He has made more than a dozen trips to Sacramento and Washington, DC to advocate for issues related to the health of all children.
Dr. Ball is also the Vice President of the California Immunization Coalition and leads a monthly state-wide webinar series educating California physicians on vaccines and vaccine-preventable diseases. He served on the California Surgeon General’s committee on the implementation of screening for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) in primary care practices.
Outside of work, he enjoys running, reading about history, spending time with his wife and two children, and playing with their two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.
“I became a pediatrician because I am passionate about preventative medicine and keeping kids healthy. The greatest privilege of my life is being able to work with families to ensure that their children thrive and grow into healthy and happy adults.”
Locations
Southern Orange County Pediatric Associates
777 Corporate Dr, Suite 250
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
phone: 949-388-1798
fax: 949-388-6495
Education
- Medical School
University of North Carolina - Internship
Stanford University, Stanford, CA - Residency
Stanford University, Stanford, CA - Fellowship
Pediatric Chief Resident Stanford University, Stanford, CA
Professional Organizations
- American Academy of Pediatrics
Locations
Eric Ball, MD in the News
Immunizations / Vaccinations
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Podcasts featuring Eric Ball, MD
Immunizations / Vaccinations
Childhood vaccines: The key to a healthy future
In this episode, Dr. Eric Ball sheds light on the serious illnesses that childhood vaccines protect against.
Nutrition
Childhood nutrition and picky eating
In this podcast, Dr. Eric Ball, a CHOC Pediatrician, discusses healthy eating for kids. He also provides tips on how to ease a picky eater.