Description
Location: Orange County, California
Due to continued growth in clinical volume, expansion of our multidisciplinary programs, and a deep institutional commitment to faculty well-being and sustainability, the Section of Pediatric Interventional Radiology at CHOC Children’s Hospital is recruiting a full-time Pediatric Interventional Radiologist.
About the Practice
Our team performs over 3,000 image-guided pediatric interventions annually, with year-over-year growth exceeding 20%. We are the only dedicated pediatric IR program in Orange County and serve as a critical hub for patients across the region.
CHOC is unique in that Interventional Radiology is an independent department—purpose-built and equipped with dedicated capital investment, not repurposed from other service lines. The department was developed specifically for pediatric IR and opened in 2025 with entirely new infrastructure and technology. This institutional design reflects CHOC’s deep commitment to the long-term success and autonomy of the IR service line, enabling strategic growth, programmatic development, and physician well-being.
The practice is now anchored by a new, purpose-designed IR department, located within the perioperative space, immediately adjacent to pre-op and post-op care areas. Pediatric anesthesiology is always available, ensuring seamless coordination and safety for both routine and complex cases.
Our facilities include:
- Biplane and single-plane Philips Azurion suites with fully equipped, dedicated ultrasound units in each room.
- Embedded reading rooms and back-office support for integrated longitudinal care.
- Dedicated clinic space and staff provided in a new state-of-the-art on campus outpatient tower, ensuring a seamless patient and family experience from consult to intervention and follow-up.
We are supported by a multidisciplinary team that includes:
- IR-dedicated APPs
- Pediatric-trained anesthesiologists
- A collaborative network of referring providers across CHOC's Centers of Excellence (e.g., Cancer, Neurosciences, and Heart Institutes)
Procedural Scope
We perform the full spectrum of pediatric interventional procedures, including:
- Vascular access
- Enteral and biliary interventions
- Vascular malformation therapies
- Embolization and angiography
- DVT/PE thrombolysis
- Craniofacial endovascular procedures
- Image-guided musculoskeletal interventions
CHOC also supports a strong multidisciplinary Vascular Anomalies Center, where IR plays a foundational role in collaboration with hematology, plastics, dermatology, ENT, and genetics.
Academic & Institutional Environment
CHOC maintains strong academic affiliations with UC Irvine and supports teaching of residents, fellows, and medical students. Opportunities for research, innovation, and institutional leadership are abundant and encouraged. The IR section plays an active role in hospital-wide initiatives to improve value, patient experience, and faculty engagement.
Minimum Requirements
- MD or DO degree (or equivalent)
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Interventional Radiology
- Completion of a Pediatric Interventional Radiology fellowship preferred, but negotiable
- Eligible for California medical licensure
- Demonstrated interest in teaching, innovation, and/or multidisciplinary care
What We Offer
- A high-performing, mission-driven environment with strong IR leadership
- Competitive compensation with productivity and growth incentives
- Protected administrative and academic time
- World-class location in the heart of Orange County, California, offering unmatched quality of life, schools, and recreation
- Salary: $410,000+ DOE
For more information, please contact Marc Scarlata at: marc.scarlata@choc.org.
