Oncology - Physician

Pediatric Oncologist

The CHOC Specialists and Division of Oncology are seeking a fulltime Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist to join our distinguished Oncology team.  We are committed to clinical and academic excellence as well as diversity in our faculty, staff, and student body.

Our Pediatric Oncology Program consists of an interdisciplinary team of 12 pediatric oncologists, 11 advanced practitioners, sarcoma/pediatric surgeons, radiation oncologist, radiologists, interventional radiologist, pathologists, nurses, dietitians, child life specialists and social workers.  We provide expertise in bone marrow/stem cell transplant and CART cell therapy, bone and soft tissue sarcoma, leukemia/lymphoma, neuro-oncology and rare tumors.

Responsibilities will include expertise/interest in stem cell transplants, cell therapy, clinical trials, and clinical research.  Our service spans both inpatient and outpatient with shared rotating inpatient call.  Opportunities in research, academic appointment, quality improvement, community outreach, resident education and administrative activities are available and encouraged.  We are the designated pediatric branch of the NCI-designated Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) caring for pediatric, adolescent, and young adult patients.  We actively participate in Pediatric Transplant and Cellular Therapy Consortium, Primary Immune Deficiency Treatment Consortium, Children’s Oncology Group, Phase 1 trials and other research.

Successful candidate will be fellowship trained and board certified/board eligible in pediatric Hematology/Oncology, preferred additional training in stem cell transplant and cellular therapy and be eligible for an unrestricted California medical license. 

CHOC Specialists, a private pediatric subspecialty group, is composed of more than 425 physicians and advance practice providers within 26 pediatric subspecialties.  This group practices at Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), a premier healthcare system based in Orange County, California.  Named one of the best children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report (2023-2024), CHOC is exclusively committed to the health and well-being of children through clinical expertise, advocacy, outreach, and research that brings advanced treatment to pediatric patients. CHOC has four centers of excellence - The CHOC Heart, Neuroscience, Orthopedic and Hyundai Cancer Institute, and is supported by a robust Emergency Department and Outpatient Infusion Center.

Orange County, California, is famous for its warm climate, with average temperatures of 70 degrees and up throughout most of the year. Orange County boasts unbeatable entertainment, shopping, and attractions and with the beach, mountains, and desert all within short driving distances, there is something for everyone.