With 10 disease-specific programs, we deliver expert care for the most complex pulmonary issues – from cystic fibrosis to airway and ventilator management. With a state-of-the-art pulmonary function lab, specialized aerodigestive and cystic fibrosis clinics, a 20-bed sleep facility and a comprehensive ventilator program, our team provides the latest treatments and diagnostic tools.
Research: Pediatric Pulmonology
Research: Pediatric Pulmonology
Our program brings together a variety of experts to treat the full range of pulmonology conditions.
Highlights
Effective strategies to combat dangerous effects of vaping in teens
The Pulmonology department at Children’s Health share clinical strategies to address the harmful effects of e-cigarettes and vaping in children and teens. Gain insights on provider resources, how to engage parents, presenting symptoms and how to prevent vaping-related lung injury.
3 ways to change sleep practices and reduce SUID risk
Poor sleep practices can lead to sudden unexplained infant death (SUID). Sleep specialist, Dr. Caraballo, shares what steps providers can take to influence change and reduce the risk of SUID.
Transforming Care for Pediatric Patients with Severe, Uncontrolled Asthma
Children’s Health launched the first pediatric high-risk asthma clinic in North Texas. Learn about our holistic approach and know when to refer.
Our Programs
- Multidisciplinary Pediatric Aerodigestive Clinic (MPAC)
- Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Program
- Asthma Management Program
- Asthma
- Neuromuscular Disease Program
- Pediatric Sleep Disorders
- Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease Program
- Chronic Ventilator Program
- Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) Program
- High Risk Asthma Clinic
Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia Diagnosis and Treatment
Children’s Health, in partnership with UT Southwestern – an HHT Center of Excellence – offers the only pediatric HHT program in North Texas.
Conferences and Events
Many of our conferences and events offer continuing education credits.
Conferences and Events
Many of our conferences and events offer continuing education credits.
Meet the Care Team
Folashade Afolabi, MDPediatric Pulmonologist
Fayruz Araji Villatoro, MDPediatric Pulmonologist
Elisa Basora Rovira, MDPediatric Pulmonologist and Sleep Medicine
Michelle Caraballo, MDPediatric Pulmonologist and Sleep Medicine
Esra Caylan, MDPediatric Pulmonologist
Steven Copenhaver, MDPediatric Pulmonologist
Andrew Gelfand, MDPediatric Pulmonologist
Princy Ghera, MDPediatric Pulmonologist
Hauw Lie, MDPediatric Pulmonologist
Peter Luckett, MDPediatric Pulmonologist
Tanya Martinez-Fernandez, MDPediatric Pulmonologist/Sleep Medicine
S. Kamal Naqvi, MDPediatric Pulmonologist/Sleep Medicine
Devika Rao, MDPediatric Pulmonologist
Yadira Rivera-Sanchez, MDPediatric Pulmonologist
Aimee Robinson, MDPediatric Pulmonologist
Pravin Sah, MDPediatric Pulmonologist
Peter Schochet, MDPediatric Pulmonologist
Aarti Shakkottai, MDPediatric Pulmonologist
Preeti Sharma, MDPediatric Pulmonologist
Juliana Alba-Suarez, PhDPediatric Psychologist - Pulmonology
Bryce Holmgren, PA-CPhysician Assistant - Pulmonology
Joanne Hsia, PA-CPhysician Assistant - Pulmonology
James Kirk, PA-CPhysician Assistant - Pulmonology- JLJoyce Laktari, PA-CPhysician Assistant - Pulmonology
Kathryn Snider, PA-CPhysician Assistant - Pulmonology
Caroline Tole, PA-CPhysician Assistant - Pulmonology
Shannon Brooks, APRN, PNP-PCNurse Practitioner - Sleep Disorders
Sharon Fuentes, APRN, PNP-AC/PCNurse Practitioner - Pulmonology
Maria Garcia, APRN, PNP-AC/PCNurse Practitioner - Pulmonology
Aivy Nguyen, APRN, PNP-ACNurse Practitioner - Pulmonology- HRHolley Rich, APRN, PNP-AC/PCNurse Practitioner - Pulmonology
- MRMaria Rodriguez, APRN, PNP-PCNurse Practitioner - Pulmonology
Kaitlyn Sheetz, APRN, PNP-ACNurse Practitioner - Complex Care
Prigi Varghese, APRN, PNP-PCNurse Practitioner - Pulmonology
Xiangyue Wu, APRN, PNP-ACNurse Practitioner - Pulmonology- LHLaure Higgins, APRN, PNP-AC/PCNurse Practitioner - Pulmonology
