Pulmonary Medicine

Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine

Our nationally ranked programs offer expert care for your child’s respiratory condition

When your child is suffering from a condition that affects their lungs or causes other respiratory complications, you want a plan of action developed by specialists who understand your concerns. Our care team, at Children's Health℠, includes pulmonary physicians who are board certified in both pediatrics and pulmonary medicine and have specific training to diagnose and treat children with respiratory conditions, whether common or complex. Our nationally ranked program offers you resources, knowledge and peace of mind that your child is receiving the best care possible.

Dallas
Speciality Center

214-456-2857
Fax: 214-456-5406
Ste F5500

Dallas (Cityville)

214-867-6900
Fax: 214-867-5635
Ste 210

Dallas (Forest Ln)

469-303-8439
Fax: 469-303-0676
Ste B309

DeSoto

469-488-5000
Fax: 469-990-5333

Plano
Specialty Center 1

469-497-2501
Fax: 469-497-2507
Ste P3000

Plano
Specialty Center 2

469-303-8439
Fax: 469-303-0676
Ste T4900

Prosper

469-303-5000
Fax: 214-867-9511
Ste 310

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Accepted Insurance Plans

Conditions We Treat

Our Programs

Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) Program

Treatments and Services

Case Management
Laryngoscopy
Nutritional Counseling
Ongoing Patient/Family Education
Psychosocial Counseling and Support
Tracheostomy Management

Multidisciplinary care means more convenience for you

We know that treatment for a respiratory disorder can be complex. Our family-centered team of specialists focuses on meeting all of your child’s needs as conveniently as possible. Our pulmonary physicians work alongside dedicated respiratory therapists, nurses with advanced expertise and case managers who can assist with equipment needs. In addition, our state-of-the-art pulmonary function lab guides us to the most effective treatments for your child.

Our Multidisciplinary Pediatric Aerodigestive Clinic (MPAC) offers children with complex airway and swallowing disorders care from many different specialists including gastroenterologists (GI), pulmonologists and otolaryngologists (ENT) all under one roof to meet your child’s treatment needs.

Cutting-edge research and treatment

As part of the Cystic Fibrosis Therapeutics Development Network, our pulmonary physicians have access to and contribute to the most cutting-edge CF research efforts and treatment advances in the nation. They also serve as faculty at UT Southwestern, leading the next generation of doctors and participating in the latest clinical trials.

Resources

Asthma Resources

Related Patient Stories

Cystic fibrosis won’t define Kinsey's future

In many ways, Kinsey’s first year has been just what her parents, Lindsey and Cory, expected it to be. Her birth and delivery were free of any complications, and she remained in the 95th percentile for height and weight. She spends most of her waking hours cruising around her house, chasing her big sister Brynley and checking out the dog bowls to see if they’ve left anything behind. But, because of a genetic condition, her day-to-day routines to manage her disease set her apart from her peers. They involve breathing treatments and daily medications that will likely be a part of her regimen for the rest of her life, but her family is determined to not let it define her future.

Siblings with cystic fibrosis share a special bond

Sebastian, or "Bash," as his family and friends call him, is an active young boy who makes friends easily, says what’s on his mind and is the happiest when he’s swimming or running around with friends. He recently joined the track team and was determined to do his absolute best – even if he was the smallest and youngest competitor in the field.

Armani enjoys an active childhood while managing his asthma

When Armani was just 3 years old, he began suffering from asthma attacks that were so severe, they would often send him straight to the emergency room. His pediatrician, Ghadir Abdelhadi Issa, M.D., started him on regular nebulizer treatments at home, but over time, the intensity of his attacks continued to increase.

Comprehensive CF care helps Quincy thrive

When Sadie was pregnant with her daughter, Quincy, all signs pointed to a happy and healthy baby. So when Quincy's pediatrician informed her family that an abnormality had shown up on her newborn screening, it took everyone by surprise.

Harper's strength shines after a first-of-a-kind heart procedure

When Harper was 4 days old, her NICU nurse flagged a heart murmur that needed attention. An echocardiogram confirmed that the newborn had several complex congenital heart defects. Candice, a first-time mom, worked as a patient technician in her late teens to explore a career in health care. Today, she is a full-time employee at Children's Health℠. Even so, she remembers feeling overwhelmed by Harper's diagnosis.

Diagnosed with chronic lung disease, Katie shows she's a tiny but mighty fighter

From the day she was born Katie has shown everyone exactly what a warrior looks like. Born in May 2015, at just under 30 weeks with her twin, Stella, Katie was diagnosed with severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia shortly after birth which progressed to chronic respiratory failure and chronic lung disease. She spent the first eight months of her life in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at a local hospital and relied on a ventilator to help her breathe and a gastrostomy tube (G-tube) for her nutritional needs.

A competitive cheerleader doesn’t let cystic fibrosis define her

When Ami was pregnant with her second child, Ireland Kate, she and her husband, Mark, assumed the experience would be similar to her first pregnancy with their son, Landry.

Klara's bravery through cystic fibrosis makes her a real-life superhero

When Misti was pregnant with her daughter, Klara, her obstetrician noticed a cloudy spot on Klara's small intestine during a routine ultrasound. Misti's doctor informed her that there was a chance Klara would be born with cystic fibrosis (CF), an inherited genetic condition that affects mucus production in the lungs and digestive tract, and suggested that both Misti and her husband, Richard, undergo genetic screening. The test confirmed that both Misti and Richard were CF carriers, which meant there was a 25% chance that Klara would be born with the condition.

Asthma experts help a young patient and his family breathe easy

Sajid had his first asthma attack when he was only 6 years old. It's a scary experience for any young child, and one that, unfortunately, he grew to know all too well over the next year.

Henry and his family live fully in the present with hope for the future

Henry loves sports. He's an endless supply of sports trivia knowledge and you'll often find him playing his favorites: basketball and football. When you see him in action, it's hard to imagine that he has any health issues, but Henry's daily routine involves taking around 40 medications and three breathing treatments. As a baby, Henry was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF) – but with his dynamic spirit and a supportive family and care team, he's never let the condition hold him back.

Sisters share a common bond and strength as they live with cystic fibrosis

Sisters Melissa and Makayla have a lot in common. The 11- and 8-year-olds are both passionate about performing, enjoy riding bikes and love playing with their three-legged rescue dog named Amethyst. They also both have cystic fibrosis.

Twins fight cystic fibrosis together

Macee and Madi are identical twins who not only share a birthday but also the same disease - cystic fibrosis (CF). Despite the daily routine of breathing treatments, chest therapy and medications, the teenagers do not let CF slow them down.

Meet the Care Team

Folashade Afolabi, MD Pediatric Pulmonologist

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Fayruz Araji Villatoro, MD Pediatric Pulmonologist

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Elisa Basora Rovira, MD Pediatric Pulmonologist and Sleep Medicine

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Michelle Caraballo, MD Pediatric Pulmonologist and Sleep Medicine

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Esra Caylan, MD Pediatric Pulmonologist

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Steven Copenhaver, MD Pediatric Pulmonologist

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Andrew Gelfand, MD Pediatric Pulmonologist

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Princy Ghera, MD Pediatric Pulmonologist

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Hauw Lie, MD Pediatric Pulmonologist

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Peter Luckett, MD Pediatric Pulmonologist

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Tanya Martinez-Fernandez, MD Pediatric Pulmonologist/Sleep Medicine

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S. Kamal Naqvi, MD Pediatric Pulmonologist/Sleep Medicine

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Devika Rao, MD Pediatric Pulmonologist

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Yadira Rivera-Sanchez, MD Pediatric Pulmonologist

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Aimee Robinson, MD Pediatric Pulmonologist

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Pravin Sah, MD Pediatric Pulmonologist

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Peter Schochet, MD Pediatric Pulmonologist

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Aarti Shakkottai, MD Pediatric Pulmonologist

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Preeti Sharma, MD Pediatric Pulmonologist

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Juliana Alba-Suarez, PhD Pediatric Psychologist - Pulmonology

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Bryce Holmgren, PA-C Physician Assistant - Pulmonology

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Joanne Hsia, PA-C Physician Assistant - Pulmonology

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James Kirk, PA-C Physician Assistant - Pulmonology

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Joyce Laktari, PA-C Physician Assistant - Pulmonology

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Sarah McClendon, PA-C Physician Assistant - Pulmonology

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Amber Price, PA-C Physician Assistant - Pulmonology

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Kathryn Snider, PA-C Physician Assistant - Pulmonology

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Caroline Tole, PA-C Physician Assistant - Pulmonology

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Shannon Brooks, APRN, PNP-PC Nurse Practitioner - Sleep Disorders

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Sharon Fuentes, APRN, PNP-AC/PC Nurse Practitioner - Pulmonology

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Maria Garcia, APRN, PNP-AC/PC Nurse Practitioner - Pulmonology

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Laure Higgins, APRN, PNP-AC/PC Nurse Practitioner - Pulmonology

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Aivy Nguyen, APRN, PNP-AC Nurse Practitioner - Pulmonology

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Holley Rich, APRN, PNP-AC/PC Nurse Practitioner - Pulmonology

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Maria Rodriguez, APRN, PNP-PC Nurse Practitioner - Pulmonology

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Prigi Varghese, APRN, PNP-PC Nurse Practitioner - Pulmonology

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Xiangyue Wu, APRN, PNP-AC Nurse Practitioner - Pulmonology

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Kaitlyn Sheetz, APRN, PNP-AC Nurse Practitioner - Pulmonology

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Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine

Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine

Our nationally ranked programs offer expert care for your child’s respiratory condition

Dallas Speciality Center

Dallas (Cityville)

Dallas (Forest Ln)

DeSoto

Plano Specialty Center 1

Plano Specialty Center 2

Prosper

Conditions We Treat

Our Programs

Treatments and Services

Multidisciplinary care means more convenience for you

Cutting-edge research and treatment

Resources

Meet the Care Team

Locations

Dallas
Speciality Center

Plano
Specialty Center 1

Plano
Specialty Center 2