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Summary
Vijay Dhar, M.D. specializes in neonatal critical care, with particular interests in cytokines, nitric oxide, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and high-frequency oscillating ventilation (HFOV) performed at CHOC. Dr. Dhar serves as the Medical Director of the CHOC Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and the Administrative Chief of the PSF Neonatology Division. Dr. Dhar is board certified in both pediatrics and neonatal-perinatal medicine. He completed his fellowship training at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, and UCI Medical Center in Orange. He received his medical training at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research in Chandigarh, India, and served his residency and internship at All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Chandigarh, and Gauhati Medical College in Gauhati, respectively. Dr. Dhar serves as the Vice President of Pediatric Subspecialty Faculty.
Quick Facts
- 49 years of experience
- speaks Spanish, English
- Childrens Hospital
- 2 specialties
- 6 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Vijay Dhar has 3 locationsChoc Childrens Hospital At Mission Viejo
27700 Medical Center RdMission Viejo, CA 92691 Tel: (949) 364-1400
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| Med School: STANFORD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | Med School: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | Med School: Ramathibodi Hospital Faculty Of Medicine | |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Vijay Dhar has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Vijay Dhar has the following 6 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
49 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Childrens Hospital
Medical School
STANFORD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINEGraduated in 1981
Gauhati Medical CollegeGraduated in 1977
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