Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Names Fariba Goodarzian Radiologist-in-Chief — Childrens Hospital Los Angeles

Event summary

Fariba Goodarzian, MD, appointed Radiologist-in-Chief and Chair of Radiology and Imaging at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles effective August 1, 2026.
Dr. Goodarzian has over 25 years of experience at CHLA, including roles as Vice Chair of Radiology and Director of Radiology Quality Assurance.
She will oversee all radiology and imaging services, including CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, and ultrasound.
Dr. Goodarzian holds the John L. Gwinn, MD, Chair in Radiology and is a Professor of Radiology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC.

The big picture

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles strengthens its radiology leadership with a veteran physician who has deep institutional knowledge and a track record of improving care delivery. This move aligns with broader trends in pediatric healthcare, where specialized leadership is critical for advancing clinical excellence and research innovation. Dr. Goodarzian’s appointment underscores CHLA’s commitment to maintaining its position as a top-ranked children’s hospital.

What we're watching

Operational Efficiency: How Dr. Goodarzian’s focus on quality, safety, and operational efficiency will impact CHLA’s radiology services.
Research Collaboration: Whether her leadership can sustain and expand research collaborations with the National Cancer Institute and other institutions.
Interdisciplinary Leadership: The pace at which she integrates interdisciplinary collaboration across CHLA’s enterprise.