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Physicians can refer patients to CHOC through our eCeptionist Referral Portal.

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Many hospitals offer intensive care units for newborns, but only a select few are rated by the American Academy of Pediatrics as Level 4 – the highest rating available – and even fewer are ranked among the best in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report.

The CHOC neonatal program is that and more. With three higher-level neonatal intensive care units, a team of board-certified neonatologists and trained staff, and special units just for small babies and those who need complex surgery, no one on the West Coast is more dedicated to giving babies a healthy start.

CHOC has been ranked as one of the top children’s hospitals in the nation for Neonatology by U.S. News & World Report. Learn more
US News and World Report Best Children's Hospitals Neonatology

Meeting Newborn Needs Across the Region

Our neonatal services encompass all of Orange County and beyond, with a total of 126 NICU beds at CHOC Hospital, St. Joseph Hospital and CHOC at Mission Hospital; a neonatal network of CHOC-staffed NICUs across Southern California; and many specialized inpatient and outpatient programs for newborns.

Small Baby Unit

Small Baby Unit

Surgical NICU

Surgical NICU

Neurocritical NICU

Neurocritical NICU

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Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit

CHOC NICU at St. Joseph Hospital

CHOC NICU at St. Joseph Hospital

CHOC NICU at Mission Hospital

CHOC NICU at Mission Hospital

High-Risk Infant Follow-Up Clinic

High-Risk Infant Follow-Up Clinic

NICU Bridge Program

NICU Bridge Program

Patient Stories

Heart / Cardiology

A heartbeat of hope: Meyer’s miracle year

After Meyer Dodd was diagnosed with a critical heart condition, his first year of life was filled with uncertainty, medical challenges, and remarkable strength.

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young girl in a flower dress holding a teddy bear

Birth Defects

Meet Bethany, a shining example for other complex urogenital and colorectal care patients

Diagnosed in utero with spina bifida, Bethany is living life to the fullest, thanks to CHOC’s expert, multidisciplinary care.

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Megan with her twins - Henry and Hugo, born at 22 weeks

Neonatology / NICU

Meet Henry and Hugo: The youngest infants to graduate from CHOC’s NICU and Small Baby Unit 

Thanks to advanced and expert care from CHOC’s Small Baby Unit, Henry and Hugo are thriving after being born at 22 weeks gestation.

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