Pulmonology

“A small but mighty team, we are focused on patient care, advocacy work and multidisciplinary care. Our dedicated physicians are also committed to training the next generation of pediatric pulmonologists, sharing their expertise and passion as we pioneer a bright future for pulmonology care.”

Andrew Gelfand, M.D.
Pediatric Pulmonologist and Division Director of Pulmonology, Children's Health
Professor, UT Southwestern

PATIENT OUTCOMES

Cystic Fibrosis

104% Median forced expiratory volume (FEV) percent predicted, patients 6-12 years of age (2023)
>100% National benchmark

109.8% Median FEV percent predicted, patients 13-17 years of age (2023)
>100% National benchmark

99.2% of children > 7 years of age who meet the treatment guidelines for established CF patients (at least 1 outpatient visit 14, 1 culture and 1 pulmonary function tests (PFTs) during the last calendar year) (2023)
>90% National benchmark

85.2% Oral glucose tests for CF patients (2024)
>75% National benchmark

Sleep Center

4940 12- or 32-channel polysomnographic studies performed in last calendar year (2024)
>2000 National benchmark

455 Patients receiving home CPAP therapy (2024)
>180 National benchmark

KEY PROGRAMS

High-Risk Asthma Management

The Asthma Management Program is a free, Joint Commission-certified education program for three to six months. Designed in collaboration with pulmonologists, it empowers participants with the tools and knowledge to better manage asthma.

Reduces hospitalizations and improves quality of life
Offers a certified asthma educator team to help improve adherence to their asthma action plan

Sleep Center

As one of the largest sleep centers in the country, we address all aspects of sleep-wake disorders and participate in multicenter clinical research, including Inspire therapy. Staffed with sleep-trained sub-specialists, including a sleep psychologist, we focus on improving the sleep health of children.