Gastroenterology - Physician

Overview

CHOC Children's Specialists, 1201 West La Veta Ave., Orange, California, United States of America

Posted February 6, 2026

CHOC Specialists is a private pediatric subspecialty group with 26 subspecialties. The group practices at Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) and is committed to the health and well-being of children through clinical expertise, advocacy, outreach and research that brings advanced treatment to pediatric patients.

Pediatric Gastroenterologist – Hepatology & Pancreatic Disorders

Join Rady Children’s Health – Advancing Pediatric Excellence in Southern California

Rady Children’s Health represents the unification of two pediatric healthcare institutions and serves as a trusted partner for families seeking safe, high-quality pediatric care. RCH operates three hospitals and 85 care locations across six counties, with a focus on comprehensive pediatric services.

RCH serves a large pediatric population and supports ongoing patient care through affiliations and partnerships, including strengths in genomics, mental health, telehealth, and trauma care. RCH maintains strong academic ties with UC San Diego, UC Irvine, and UCLA, and collaborates with national pediatric organizations and Southern California’s biotech sector.

RCH and CHOC Specialists have national recognition and collaborate with Rady Children’s Health San Diego for regional program development.

CHOC Specialists physicians are committed to compassionate, family-centered, evidence-based care. As a division of RCH–Orange (CHOC), CHOC Specialists serves as the employer for this position. The Pediatric Gastroenterology Division includes 14 physicians and 7 advanced practice providers, delivering comprehensive GI care and fostering mentorship, innovation, and academic growth.

About the Opportunity:
Pediatric Hepatology & Pancreatic Disease

CHOC Children’s Hospital seeks a full-time Pediatric Gastroenterologist with expertise or a strong clinical interest in pediatric liver and pancreatic disorders to join its growing GI division. The role offers care for medically complex children within a collaborative, multidisciplinary model.

Position Highlights Include:

• Care for children with acute and chronic liver disease, including chronic hepatitis and metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease (MASH)
• Active participation in multidisciplinary management of liver transplant patients and children with chronic pancreatic disorders
• Engagement in multidisciplinary hepatology and pancreatology clinics focused on complex care
• Leadership and program directorship opportunities for qualified candidates
• Participation in academic teaching, research, and quality improvement initiatives, including involvement with the UCI-affiliated pediatric residency program

Why Join RCH–Orange (CHOC)?

• National Reputation:
  Consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the nation’s top children’s hospitals
• Supportive Culture: A collegial, close-knit environment emphasizing mentorship, collaboration, and physician well-being
• Multidisciplinary Excellence:
  Integrated support from psychologists, dietitians, social workers, and specialized nursing teams
• Comprehensive GI Services:
  Full-spectrum care from general gastroenterology to advanced endoscopy, motility, and complex subspecialty programs
• Subspecialty Depth:
  Programs in IBD, eosinophilic esophagitis, feeding disorders, colorectal disease, neurogastroenterology, and integrative GI care
• Regional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partnership with Rady Children’s Health San Diego for regional impact

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatric Gastroenterology
• Eligible for California medical licensure
• Demonstrated commitment to team-based care, clinical excellence, and lifelong learning

Preferred Background

• Completion of a fourth-year fellowship in pediatric hepatology or liver transplant, or substantial clinical experience with an interest in pediatric liver and pancreatic disease

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