If your child has difficulty breathing or a problem that affects lung function, your doctor may recommend you work with a pediatric pulmonologist. Pediatric pulmonologists at University of Miami Health System have the knowledge and expertise to treat a wide range of lung and respiratory conditions in children. We offer expert care delivered by experienced, compassionate doctors who specialize in a kid- and family-friendly approach.
You can feel confident in your child’s care team. Our board-certified pediatric pulmonologists care for children at a variety of pediatric hospitals in Miami-Dade County and South Florida, including Holtz Children’s Hospital. We treat children of all ages, from newborns to teens.
Conditions and Treatments
- Allergies
- Asthma
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Lung Disease in Premature Infants
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Difficulty Breathing
- Recurring Pneumonia
- Sleep Apnea
Why Choose UHealth?
World-class health care for children. Children and their families come from all over the world to receive top-quality care from our compassionate team of pediatric specialists. Your child will receive personalized attention from doctors who are sought out for their expertise.
Research leads to better treatments for your child. Our pediatric specialists are involved in leading-edge research at one of the nation’s top medical schools, Miller School of Medicine. Your child has access to innovative treatments and procedures that aren’t as readily available at other facilities. Our team uses the latest technologies and research findings to give your child personalized care.
HealthySteps Program helps children meet milestones. All of our general pediatrics offices use the HealthySteps Program to ensure that children are developing appropriately for their age — physically, emotionally, and psychologically. When there are issues or concerns, we work closely with children and their families to connect them with support resources. We’re the only academic medical center in South Florida that has developmental and behavioral pediatric specialists on staff.
Recognized for our exceptional care. Many of our pediatric doctors are recognized as America’s Top Doctors® by Castle Connolly — doctors who are nominated by their peers as being the very best in their communities. We have more Top Doctors than any other health system in South Florida.
Affiliated with one of the nation’s best children’s hospitals. Our affiliate, Holtz Children’s Hospital, is one of the largest children’s hospitals in the southeastern United States. The hospital is ranked among the nation’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report in diabetes and endocrinology, gastroenterology and GI surgery, and nephrology.
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