Pediatric Oncology

The Division of Pediatric Oncology is home to faculty members with a range of expertise in treating malignancies of the blood, bone, soft tissue and nervous system in children, adolescents and young adults.

Doctor visiting a pediatric cancer patient

The division, housed within the Hyundai Cancer Institute at CHOC, is a member of the Children’s Oncology Group and has received a Phase I clinical trial designation, allowing our faculty access to cutting-edge clinical trials. We deliver high-quality, equitable, family-centered care. Our areas of clinical strength include: 

  • Blood and bone marrow transplant 
  • Bone and soft tissue sarcoma
  • Histiocytosis
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Brain and spinal tumors
  • Recurrent and refractory cancer treatment
  • Palliative care
  • After Cancer Treatment Survivorship Program
  • Adolescent and Young Adult Program
  • Oncofertility Program

Our faculty conduct innovative research for pediatric, adolescent and young adult cancers, including osteosarcoma, Hodgkin’s lymphoma, glioma and acute lymphoblastic leukemia, to name a few. We aim to foster a robust education environment that emphasizes mentorship and inspires passion in the next generation of pediatric oncologists.

Rishikesh Chavan, MD
Rishikesh Chavan, MD

Associate Professor, Pediatrics
Pournima Navalkele, MD
Pournima Navalkele, MD

Associate Professor, Pediatrics
Megan Gooch, MD
Megan Gooch, MD

Assistant Professor — Division of Oncology, Pediatrics
Josephine HaDuong, MD
Josephine HaDuong, MD

Associate Professor — Division of Oncology, Pediatrics
Van Huynh, MD
Van Huynh, MD

Associate Professor — Division of Oncology, Pediatrics
Sonia Morales, MD
Sonia Morales, MD

Assistant Professor — Division of Oncology, Pediatrics
Elyssa Rubin, MD
Elyssa Rubin, MD

Associate Professor, Pediatrics
Lillibeth Torno, MD
Lillibeth Torno, MD

Professor, Pediatrics

Volunteer Faculty

  • Jamie Frediani, MD
  • Megan Gooch, MD
  • Agnes Horvath, MD
  • Ivan Kirov, MD
  • Carol Lin, MD
  • Joan Morris, MD
  • Mariko Sato, MD
  • Hung Tran, MD