Pulmonology

About Us

At CHKD, our Pediatric Pulmonology team provides comprehensive, family-centered care for infants, children, and teens with breathing and lung-related conditions. Whether your child has asthma, a chronic cough, or a complex respiratory disorder, we are here to help with compassion, expertise, and a personalized approach.

Our team includes board-certified and board-eligible pediatric pulmonologists, experienced pediatric nurses, respiratory therapists, and other specialists trained to care for the unique needs of children.

Conditions We Treat

Our team specializes in diagnosing and treating a broad spectrum of pediatric respiratory conditions, including:

• Asthma and wheezing disorders
• Chronic and recurrent cough
• Bronchopulmonary dysplasia
• Cystic fibrosis and other genetic lung diseases
• Treatment-resistant or complex respiratory symptoms
• Sleep-disordered breathing
• Tracheostomy care and long-term ventilator support
• Home oxygen therapy

Services We Offer

Every child deserves a care plan that reflects their individual needs. We offer a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services, including:

• Pulmonary function testing (spirometry, full PFTs)
• Chest imaging (X-rays, CT scans, MRI)
• Flexible bronchoscopy
• Sweat chloride testing for cystic fibrosis
• Pulse oximetry and end-tidal CO₂ monitoring
• Sleep studies and sleep disorder evaluations

Asthma-specific Services

• Outpatient consultation
• Inpatient services consultation
• Pulmonary function testing
• Flexible bronchoscopy and BAL in severe asthma cases
• Blood allergy testing
• Asthma biologics management
• Triage nursing 
• 24/7 pulmonologist availability

Our team works closely with families to ensure they understand every step of the care process and feel confident in managing their child’s condition at home.

Our Approach to Care

We know that managing a chronic or complex lung condition can be overwhelming. Our goal is to make things easier for families while delivering the best possible care.

Understanding the importance of collaborative care, our division emphasizes:

• Rapid access for new patients, including urgent referrals
• Clear and timely communication with referring providers
• Personalized care plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs
• Integrated care with allergy, ENT, and sleep medicine when appropriate

We believe in working together with families and providers to support each child’s health and well-being.

Insurance and Billing Information

We accept all major insurances, including Virginia Medicaid, Tricare, and Cardinal Health. Please take the time to understand how your insurance plan works, especially regarding annual deductibles and co-pays, which can affect your out-of-pocket costs.

Unless you have HMO insurance that requires a referral from a primary care physician, a referral is not required. You can simply call our office to make an appointment.

If your insurance does require a referral, make sure it has not expired and remember to bring it with you to the appointment.

Everyone should bring a government-issued photo ID and their insurance card to every medical appointment.

We offer in-depth information about insurance in our billing and insurance section.