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Dr. David Gibbs

First-of-its-kind study links mechanical bull riding with pediatric head injuries

July 5, 2022

Boy riding mechanical bull outside

A first-of-its-kind study by CHOC found that awareness and safety precautions are vital to prevent severe injuries from mechanic bull riding.

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Emergency Neurology Amy Waunch Dr. David Gibbs Dr. James Cappon Dr. Suresh Magge Dr. William Loudon CHOC Specialists Research

CHOC Hospital designated as Level I pediatric trauma center, the first in its region

December 16, 2021

CHOC Hospital in Orange has been verified as a Level I pediatric trauma center by the ACS and designated by Orange County Emergency Services.

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Emergency Trauma Amy Waunch Dr. David Gibbs CHOC Awards and Recognition

CHOC surgeons thriving as productive researchers outside the operating room

March 19, 2021

Outside the operating room, the 7 physicians who make up CHOC’s pediatric general and thoracic surgery team also are excelling in research.

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Healthcare Dr. David Gibbs Dr. Mustafa Kabeer Dr. Peter Yu Dr. Yigit S. Guner CHOC Specialists Research

American College of Surgeons Grants CHOC Prestigious Trauma Center Verification

March 2, 2018

CHOC was commended for exceptional work in several areas, including support by the medical staff and nursing educational excellence.

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CHOC Helps Parents with Prenatal Surgery Planning

November 13, 2015

Some babies are born with complex conditions requiring surgery during the first few hours following birth. From the moment prenatal testing reveals an abnormality, CHOC is ready to help with the prenatal care and birth planning necessary to ensure the best-possible outcome. CHOC has a trained and experienced team that includes perinatologists, neonatologists, pediatric surgeons […]

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Healthcare Neonatology / NICU Dr. David Gibbs CHOC Specialists

In the Spotlight: CHOC Specialists Pediatric Surgery

May 29, 2014

“I would never live in a community that doesn’t have a children’s hospital,” says Dr. Mustafa Kabeer, a CHOC Specialists pediatric surgeon. Dr. Kabeer and his three partners – all fathers – firmly believe that ill or injured children require the clinical expertise and compassionate, family-centered care unique to pediatric facilities, like CHOC. “Kids aren’t […]

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Healthcare Neonatology / NICU Pediatric Surgery Dr. David Gibbs Dr. Mustafa Kabeer Dr. Saeed Awan Dr. Troy Reyna CHOC Specialists

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