Pediatric Hematology

Our hematology faculty members provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary evaluation and treatment for all forms of pediatric blood disorders, vascular abnormalities and bone marrow failure. Trainees will experience an environment focused on family-centered care, compassion and support, with access to innovative clinical trials and research.

Doctor holding test tube of patient blood sample

The most advanced care is available for all forms of congenital or acquired blood and bone marrow disorders, including:

  • All forms of anemia, including sickle cell anemia and thalassemia
  • Bone marrow disorders such as aplastic anemia, metabolic storage disease, congenital blood syndromes requiring bone marrow or stem cell transplant or gene therapy
  • All white cell and immune deficiency disorders
  • Vascular malformations and hemangioma
  • Coagulation abnormalities, such as hemophilia, Von Willebrand disease and related bleeding disorders, as well as excessive clotting disorders such as thrombophilia, deep venous clots or stroke
  • Prevention of bleeding and clotting problems, with particular experience in caring for patients on cardiopulmonary bypass or in an intensive care setting

Our division has a Center for Inherited Blood Disorders’ Region IX Hemostasis/Thrombosis Program, affording our patient population with access to expert diagnosis of rare bleeding disorders. We also serve as a California Children’s Services provider for the treatment of immune deficiency, hemophilia and related bleeding disorders, sickle cell disease and thalassemia/hemoglobinopathies, and anemia due to lead ingestion. The division has an established stem cell transplant center for blood disorders and stem cell collection. 

Advanced Training in Pediatric Hematology & Oncology

In partnership with Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), UCI School of Medicine offers a three-year, ACGME-accredited Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship program that aims to develop outstanding pediatric hematologists and oncologists who will also serve as the next generation of innovators and leaders in the field.

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Diane Nugent, MD
Diane Nugent, MD

Division Chief — Division of Hematology, Pediatrics, CHOC

Professor, Pediatrics

Division of Hematology Faculty

Loan Bui Hsieh, MD
Loan Bui Hsieh, MD

Associate Professor, Pediatrics
Diane Jean Nugent, MD
Diane Jean Nugent, MD

Division Chief — Division of Hematology, Pediatrics, CHOC

Professor, Pediatrics
Geetha Puthenveetil, MD
Geetha Puthenveetil, MD

Associate Professor, Pediatrics

Volunteer Faculty

  • Nina Hwang, MD
  • Maritza Ruiz, MD
  • Vanessa Salinas-Luna, MD
  • Amit Soni, MD
  • Eric Won, MD