Training the Next Generation of Pediatric Cardiologists

The Division of Cardiology is proud to have world-class, compassionate faculty physicians who train the pediatric cardiologists of tomorrow while providing a full range of leading-edge pediatric cardiology care for children throughout Orange and south Los Angeles counties.

Heart Shape, Stethoscope, Human Heart, Graph, Medical Equipment

Our clinic in Orange delivers expert clinical care in a warm, caring environment for all children with known or suspected heart disease—beginning with prenatal care, continuing through infancy, childhood and adolescence, then transitioning into adulthood. Blending complete cardiovascular care with strong education programs means better healthcare outcomes for today’s children. 

Along with our comprehensive outpatient services, we provide inpatient care in the UCI NICU, Children’s Health of Orange County — which has a dedicated cardiovascular intensive care unit— and other hospitals in surrounding communities.

Many of the division’s faculty are actively engaged in research on a range of pediatric cardiology conditions, developing new treatments and tools to improve the care of pediatric cardiology patients in Orange County and beyond.

Division of Cardiology Faculty

Anjan S. Batra, MD, MBA
Anjan S. Batra, MD, MBA

Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Pediatrics

Chief, Division of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics
Nafiz M Kiciman, MD
Nafiz M Kiciman, MD

Professor, Pediatrics

Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatrics
Gira Morchi, MD
Gira Morchi, MD

Assistant Professor — Division of Cardiology, Pediatrics
Pina Patel, MD
Pina Patel, MD

Assistant Professor — Division of Cardiology, Pediatrics
Michael R. Recto, MD
Michael R. Recto, MD

Professor, Pediatrics
Pierangelo Renella, MD
Pierangelo Renella, MD

Assistant Professor — Division of Cardiology, Pediatrics
Sanjay P. Sinha, MD
Sanjay P. Sinha, MD

Assistant Professor, Pediatrics

Volunteer Faculty

  • Christopher A. Tan, MD
  • Mohammed Babak Rahimi, MD
  • Constantinos Chrysostomou, MD
  • James Chu, MD
  • David Chun, MD
  • Saar Danon, MD
  • Nita Doshi, MD
  • Maria Horenstein, MD
  • Wyman Lai, MD
  • Anthony McCanta, MD
  • Linda Muhonen, MD
  • Ahmad R. Ellini, MD
  • Richard Swensson, MD
  • Jade Tran, MD