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Diane Nugent

Pediatrics

Diane Nugent, M.D.

Professor of Pediatrics, University of California, Irvine College of Medicine; Medical Director and Founder, Center for Comprehensive Care and Diagnosis of Inherited Blood Disorders

Orange, CA

Dr. Diane J. Nugent is a nationally recognized expert in pediatric hematology-oncology, serving as Medical Director and Founder of the Center for Comprehensive Care and Diagnosis of Inherited Blood Disorders, and Professor of Pediatrics at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine. She specializes in treating children with bone marrow failure disorders, hemophilia, bleeding and coagulation disorders, immune deficiencies, anemia, hemoglobinopathies, **idi

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45+

Years in Practice

Credentials

Board Certifications

  • Pediatrics (American Board of Pediatrics)
  • Pediatric Hematology-Oncology (American Board of Pediatrics)

Education & Training

  • University of California, Los Angeles — M.D., 1977
  • Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Seattle and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center — Fellowship, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, 1980-1983
  • Denver Affiliated Hospitals — Residency and Internship, Pediatrics

Peer Recognition

  • Castle ConnollyExceptional Women in Medicine

    2019-2025 (7 years)

  • Exceptional Women In MedicineTop Doctor

    2019-2025 (7 years)

  • Modern Luxury Orange CountyTop Doctor

    2023

Recognition & Leadership

Leadership Roles

  • Medical Director and Founder, Center for Comprehensive Care and Diagnosis of Inherited Blood Disorders

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Conditions & Treatments

Bleeding DisordersHemophiliaFanconi Anemia

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • CHOC Hospital Orange
  • CHOC Mission Hospital
  • Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange
  • Children's Health Orange County (CHOC)

Languages

English, Spanish

Experience

45+ years in practice