Dr. David A. Hicks, Neonatology
David Hicks, MD
is on staff at
CHOC Hospital Orange | CHOC Mission Hospital
Specialty:
Board Certified:
Neonatology Referrals
Physicians can refer patients to CHOC through our eCeptionist Referral Portal.
Dr. David Hicks specializes in treating and managing the full spectrum of pediatric pulmonary and neonatal disorders. Dr. Hicks served his fellowship and residency at UCI Medical Center and CHOC Hospital in Orange. He completed an internal medicine internship at Metropolitan Hospital in New York City. Dr. Hicks is a graduate of the University of California, Irvine College of Medicine. He is board certified in pediatrics and neonatology and board eligible in pediatric pulmonology.
Dr. Hicks is dedicated to caring for newborns and older children with chronic lung diseases. He is particularly committed to caring for patients with cystic fibrosis and asthma. To that end, he is currently involved in multicenter trials of cystic fibrosis medications and treatments. Many of these trials are in association with the national Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Throughout his career, Dr. Hicks has coauthored numerous publications and presentations on chronic lung diseases. He has published in journals including the Journal of Pediatrics, Pediatrics, and Topics of Emergency Medicine. He also is dedicated to medical education through numerous lectures on various topics to residents, medical students, nurses and respiratory therapists. Dr. Hicks currently serves as medical director of the St. Jude Medical Center NICU.
Locations
CHOC Hospital
1201 W. La Veta Ave.
Orange, CA 92868
CHOC at Mission Hospital
27700 Medical Center Rd. 5th Floor
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Parkview Community Hospital
3865 Jackson St.
Riverside, CA 92503
Hoag Memorial Presbyterian Hospital
One Hoag Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92663
St. Jude Medical Center
101 E. Valencia Mesa Dr.
Fullerton, CA 92835
St. Jude Medical Center
101 E. Valencia Mesa Dr.
Fullerton, CA 92835
phone: 714-871-3280
Pomona Valley Hospital
1798 N. Garey Ave.
Pomona, CA 91767
Western Medical Center
1001 N. Tustin Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Education
- Fellowship
UCI Medical Center, Orange, CA and CHOC Hospital, Orange, CA - Internship
Metropolitan Hospital in New York City - Medical School
University of California, Irvine College of Medicine - Residency
UCI Medical Center, Orange, CA and CHOC Hospital, Orange, CA
Administrative Appointments
- Co-Director, Cystic Fibrosis Care, Teaching and Resource Center, CHOC
- Neonatology, CHOC Specialists
Honors and Awards
- Named “Physician of Excellence” by the Orange County Medical Association, 2010 & 2012.
Professional Organizations
- American Academy of Pediatrics
Our pulmonologists commonly treat:
- Asthma
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Muscular dystrophy
- Spinal muscular atrophy
- Recurrent pneumonia
- Pediatric sleep disorders/sleep apnea
- Upper airway abnormalities
- Infant apnea
- Pulmonary complications of complex medical conditions
- Chronic cough
- Chronic lung disease
- Tracheotomy care
- Congenital lung abnormalities
- Neuromuscular problems
- Respiratory syncytial virus prevention
Health Stories
Neonatology / NICU
CHOC neonatologist’s granddaughters graduate from Small Baby Unit
Cora and Ellie were born at just 24 weeks, 3 days. They spent 136 days in CHOC’s Small Baby Unit before they were healthy enough to go home.
CHOC Health
Neonatology / NICU
CHOC resident follows in his father’s footsteps
Growing up, Tim saw his dad come home from work with a smile. It was that dedication that inspired Tim to pursue a career in medicine.
CHOC Health