Saeed U Awan

Saeed U Awan, MD serves as Associate Professor in the Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine. He holds the leadership position of Pediatric Surgery Section Chair at CHOC (Children's Hospital of Orange County), where he oversees pediatric surgical services and clinical programs.

Dr. Awan specializes in comprehensive pediatric surgical care with expertise spanning general and thoracic procedures for infants, children, and adolescents. His clinical practice addresses congenital anomalies, traumatic injuries, and complex conditions requiring specialized surgical intervention for young patients.

His research portfolio demonstrates significant contributions to pediatric trauma systems, airway management protocols, congenital diaphragmatic hernia management, and emerging injury patterns including electric bicycle trauma in children. Dr. Awan's scholarly work addresses critical challenges in emergency management and surgical outcomes for pediatric surgical patients.

As an educator, Dr. Awan actively trains medical students, surgical residents, and fellows at UCI, serving as both clinical instructor and mentor in pediatric surgical specialties. His leadership at CHOC encompasses surgical quality initiatives, multidisciplinary care coordination, and program development for pediatric surgical services.