Dr. John Saito, Pediatric Pulmonology
John Saito, MD
is on staff at
CHOC Hospital Orange
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John Saito, M.D. is a CHOC Pulmonologist, board certified in both Pulmonology and Pediatrics. Dr. Saito received his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and completed his residency at Orlando Regional Health System, Orlando, Florida. His pediatric pulmonology fellowship was completed at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Dr. Saito completed his pediatric sleep training program at Cook Children’s Medical Center, Fort Worth, Texas.
Dr. Saito held the position of assistant professor at Texas A&M School of Medicine and was the director of Pediatric Pulmonary and Allergy at Scott & White Hospital in Temple, Texas. He specializes in the care of children with respiratory disorders such as asthma, chronic lung disease of prematurity, and obstructive sleep apnea along with all disorders of sleep, including restless leg syndrome and insomnia.
Locations
17150 Euclid St, Suite 316
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Phone: 714-486-3996
Fax: 714-486-2213
12555 Garden Grove Blvd, Suite 307
Garden Grove, CA 92843
Phone: 714-537-7718
Fax: 714-537-7776
Education
- Medical School – Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
- Pediatric Pulmonology Fellowship – University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
- Pediatric Residency – Orlando Regional Health System, Orlando, FL
- Aerodigestive problems
- Asthma
- Chronic cough
- Chronic lung disease in Infancy (CLD) or bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)
- Congenital lung abnormalities
- Asthma
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Immunology disorders
- Neuromuscular disorders
- Pediatric rare lung disease and interstitial lung disease
- Prader-Willi Syndrome
- Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD)
- Pulmonary complication of other medical problems
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Recurrent pneumonia
- Sleep disorders
- Tracheostomy and home ventilator dependence
- Upper airway abnormalities
John Saito, MD in the News
Healthcare
VeryWell Health: Can You Get Enough Melatonin From Your Diet Alone?
Sleep expert Dr. John Saito of Rady Children’s explains why food-based melatonin is healthy but less potent than supplements.
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Research
VeryWell Health: What Happens to Your Sleep and Cholesterol When You Eat an Avocado Every Day
Dr. John Saito of Rady Children’s Health suggests that daily avocado consumption may enhance sleep quality due to its magnesium and potassium content.
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Healthcare
CHOC Grand Rounds Video: Insufficient Sleep is a Public Health Concern
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recognized insufficient sleep as a public health concern, says CHOC pulmonologist Dr. John Saito. In this grand…
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