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Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine

The Division of Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine seeks to deliver outstanding, compassionate clinical care, innovative science, and qualitative research, all while remaining committed to the training of future pediatric health professionals.

Highlights of our Division include:

  • We offer several innovative patient care programs, including one of the largest cystic fibrosis programs, a multidisciplinary high-risk asthma program, a pediatric sleep program, a primary ciliary dyskinesia center, a multidisciplinary ventilator clinic, as well as specialized expertise in neuromuscular and chest wall-related respiratory diseases.
  • We also offer an aerodigestive clinic, hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia clinic, pulmonary-sickle cell interdisciplinary clinic, and pulmonary function lab.
  • Our expert faculty collaborate closely with other divisions.
  • Our robust clinical research activities innovate and improve care for children.

By the Numbers

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Faculty

  • 12 faculty
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Clinical

  • 2 clinical sites
  • 8,548 inpatient encounters
  • 20,398 outpatient encounters
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Education

  • 2 fellows
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Research

  • 6 active awards
  • 12 active clinical trials

Leadership

Lael Yonker, M.D.

Associate Professor

Chief, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine