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Physicians | Education

Undergraduate School

Villanova University

1984, Philadelphia, PA

Medical School

Johns Hopkins Medical School

1988, Baltimore, MD

Residency

Johns Hopkins Medical School

1991, Baltimore, MD

Fellowship

Boston Children's Hospital

1994, Boston, MA

Physicians | Publications

  1. Impact of Social Determinants on Home Oxygen Therapy Duration in Preterm Infants: A Study Utilizing the Childhood Opportunity Index. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2025 May; 60(5):e71132. View Impact of Social Determinants on Home Oxygen Therapy Duration in Preterm Infants: A Study Utilizing the Childhood Opportunity Index. Abstract

  2. Clinical Presentation and Diagnostic Evaluation of Vaping Related Lung Injury in Youth. Respirology. 2025 Mar 26. View Clinical Presentation and Diagnostic Evaluation of Vaping Related Lung Injury in Youth. Abstract

  3. Parental Report of Indoor Air Pollution Is Associated with Respiratory Morbidities in Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia. J Pediatr. 2024 Dec; 275:114241. View Parental Report of Indoor Air Pollution Is Associated with Respiratory Morbidities in Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia. Abstract

  4. Disparities in Healthcare Utilization: An Analysis of Disease Specific and Patient Level Factors in a Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Clinic. J Pediatr Surg. 2024 Oct; 59(10):161569. View Disparities in Healthcare Utilization: An Analysis of Disease Specific and Patient Level Factors in a Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Clinic. Abstract

  5. Exercise-Induced Pulmonary Hypertension in Long-Term Survivors of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. J Pediatr. 2024 Aug; 271:114034. View Exercise-Induced Pulmonary Hypertension in Long-Term Survivors of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. Abstract

  6. Number of children in the household influences respiratory morbidities in children with bronchopulmonary dysplasia in the outpatient setting. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2024 Feb; 59(2):314-322. View Number of children in the household influences respiratory morbidities in children with bronchopulmonary dysplasia in the outpatient setting. Abstract

  7. Pre-Flight Hypoxemia Challenge Testing in Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia. Pediatrics. 2023 08 01; 152(2). View Pre-Flight Hypoxemia Challenge Testing in Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia. Abstract

  8. Long-Term Functional Outcomes at 1-Year After Hospital Discharge in Critically Ill Neonates With Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2023 08 01; 24(8):e372-e381. View Long-Term Functional Outcomes at 1-Year After Hospital Discharge in Critically Ill Neonates With Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. Abstract

  9. Validation of an outpatient questionnaire for bronchopulmonary dysplasia control. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2023 05; 58(5):1551-1561. View Validation of an outpatient questionnaire for bronchopulmonary dysplasia control. Abstract

  10. Impact of bowel rotation and fixation on obstructive complications in congenital diaphragmatic hernia. J Pediatr Surg. 2023 Feb; 58(2):209-212. View Impact of bowel rotation and fixation on obstructive complications in congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Abstract

  11. Discharge Practices for Infants with Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia: A Survey of National Experts. J Pediatr. 2023 02; 253:72-78.e3. View Discharge Practices for Infants with Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia: A Survey of National Experts. Abstract

  12. Daycare Attendance is Linked to Increased Risk of Respiratory Morbidities in Children Born Preterm with Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia. J Pediatr. 2022 10; 249:22-28.e1. View Daycare Attendance is Linked to Increased Risk of Respiratory Morbidities in Children Born Preterm with Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia. Abstract

  13. Insurance coverage and respiratory morbidities in bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2022 07; 57(7):1735-1743. View Insurance coverage and respiratory morbidities in bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Abstract

  14. High altitude simulation testing in patients with congenital diaphragmatic hernia. J Pediatr Surg. 2022 Feb; 57(2):195-198. View High altitude simulation testing in patients with congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Abstract

  15. Long-term respiratory and developmental outcomes in children with bronchopulmonary dysplasia and history of tracheostomy. J Perinatol. 2021 11; 41(11):2645-2650. View Long-term respiratory and developmental outcomes in children with bronchopulmonary dysplasia and history of tracheostomy. Abstract

  16. Air quality, Environment and Respiratory Outcomes in Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, the AERO-BPD cohort study: design and adaptation during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. BMJ Open Respir Res. 2021 06; 8(1). View Air quality, Environment and Respiratory Outcomes in Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, the AERO-BPD cohort study: design and adaptation during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Abstract

  17. Lung function trajectories in children with post-prematurity respiratory disease: identifying risk factors for abnormal growth. Respir Res. 2021 May 10; 22(1):143. View Lung function trajectories in children with post-prematurity respiratory disease: identifying risk factors for abnormal growth. Abstract

  18. Characteristics of infants or children presenting to outpatient bronchopulmonary dysplasia clinics in the United States. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2021 06; 56(6):1617-1625. View Characteristics of infants or children presenting to outpatient bronchopulmonary dysplasia clinics in the United States. Abstract

  19. Transmitted Home Oximetry and Duration of Home Oxygen in Premature Infants. Pediatrics. 2020 08; 146(2). View Transmitted Home Oximetry and Duration of Home Oxygen in Premature Infants. Abstract

  20. Longitudinal Analysis of Pulmonary Function in Survivors of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. J Pediatr. 2020 01; 216:158-164.e2. View Longitudinal Analysis of Pulmonary Function in Survivors of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. Abstract

  21. Longitudinal Analysis of Ventilation Perfusion Mismatch in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Survivors. J Pediatr. 2020 04; 219:160-166.e2. View Longitudinal Analysis of Ventilation Perfusion Mismatch in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Survivors. Abstract

  22. The optimization of home oxygen weaning in premature infants trial: Design, rationale, methods, and lessons learned. Contemp Clin Trials. 2018 12; 75:72-77. View The optimization of home oxygen weaning in premature infants trial: Design, rationale, methods, and lessons learned. Abstract

  23. Does the ex utero intrapartum treatment to extracorporeal membrane oxygenation procedure change morbidity outcomes for high-risk congenital diaphragmatic hernia survivors? J Pediatr Surg. 2017 Jan; 52(1):22-25. View Does the ex utero intrapartum treatment to extracorporeal membrane oxygenation procedure change morbidity outcomes for high-risk congenital diaphragmatic hernia survivors? Abstract

  24. Pulmonary support on day of life 30 is a strong predictor of increased 1 and 5-year morbidity in survivors of congenital diaphragmatic hernia. J Pediatr Surg. 2015 May; 50(5):849-55. View Pulmonary support on day of life 30 is a strong predictor of increased 1 and 5-year morbidity in survivors of congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Abstract

  25. First isolations of Segniliparus rugosus from patients with cystic fibrosis. J Clin Microbiol. 2007 Oct; 45(10):3449-52. View First isolations of Segniliparus rugosus from patients with cystic fibrosis. Abstract

  26. Predicting inadequate long-term lung development in children with congenital diaphragmatic hernia: an analysis of longitudinal changes in ventilation and perfusion. J Pediatr Surg. 2007 Jan; 42(1):112-6. View Predicting inadequate long-term lung development in children with congenital diaphragmatic hernia: an analysis of longitudinal changes in ventilation and perfusion. Abstract

  27. Anionic poly(amino acid)s dissolve F-actin and DNA bundles, enhance DNase activity, and reduce the viscosity of cystic fibrosis sputum. Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol. 2005 Oct; 289(4):L599-605. View Anionic poly(amino acid)s dissolve F-actin and DNA bundles, enhance DNase activity, and reduce the viscosity of cystic fibrosis sputum. Abstract

  28. Elastic contributions dominate the viscoelastic properties of sputum from cystic fibrosis patients. Biophys Chem. 2004 Dec 20; 112(2-3):193-200. View Elastic contributions dominate the viscoelastic properties of sputum from cystic fibrosis patients. Abstract

  29. Pulmonary morbidity in 100 survivors of congenital diaphragmatic hernia monitored in a multidisciplinary clinic. J Pediatr Surg. 2001 Jan; 36(1):133-40. View Pulmonary morbidity in 100 survivors of congenital diaphragmatic hernia monitored in a multidisciplinary clinic. Abstract

  30. Actin filaments mediate DNA fiber formation in chronic inflammatory airway disease. Am J Pathol. 1996 Mar; 148(3):919-27. View Actin filaments mediate DNA fiber formation in chronic inflammatory airway disease. Abstract

  31. Fetal hemoglobin levels in sickle cell disease and normal individuals are partially controlled by an X-linked gene located at Xp22.2. Blood. 1992 Aug 01; 80(3):816-24. View Fetal hemoglobin levels in sickle cell disease and normal individuals are partially controlled by an X-linked gene located at Xp22.2. Abstract

  32. Frequency of congenital anomalies in patients with histiocytosis X. Am J Hematol. 1989 Jun; 31(2):91-5. View Frequency of congenital anomalies in patients with histiocytosis X. Abstract

Physicians | Education

Medical School

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

1986, Philadelphia, PA

Internship

New England Deaconess Hospital

1987, Boston, MA

Residency

Massachusetts General Hospital

1992, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Boston Children's Hospital

1994, Boston, MA

Physicians | Publications

Physicians | Education

Medical School

Harvard Medical School

1997, Boston, MA

Internship

Boston Combined Residency Program (BCRP)

1998, Boston, MA

Residency

Boston Combined Residency Program (BCRP)

2000, Boston, MA

Residency

Chief Residency

Boston Children's Hospital

2001, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Boston Children's Hospital

2004, Boston, MA

Graduate School

MPH

Harvard School of Public Health

2004, Boston, MA

Physicians | Publications

Physicians | Education

Medical School

University of Miami School of Medicine

1999, Miami, FL

Residency

Pediatrics

University of Miami School of Medicine/Jackson Memorial Medical Center

2002, Miami, FL

Residency

Pediatrics

University of Miami School of Medicine/Jackson Memorial Medical Center

2003, Miami, FL

Fellowship

Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Immunology

University of Miami School of Medicine/Jackson Memorial Medical Center

2005, Miami, FL

Graduate School

MPH

Harvard School of Public Health

2014, Boston, MA

Physicians | Publications

Physicians | Education

Medical School

MBBS

Maulana Azad Medical College, University of Delhi

1984, New Delhi, India

Medical School

MD

Maulana Azad Medical College, University of Delhi

1989, New Delhi, India

Residency

Pediatrics

Maulana Azad Medical College & Associated LNJP Hospital

1990, New Delhi, India

Residency

Pediatrics

Children's Hospital of Michigan

1993, Detroit, MI

Fellowship

Pediatric Cardiology

Children's Hospital of Michigan

1996, Detroit, MI

Fellowship

Cardiac PET, Cardiac Transplant

Children's Hospital of Michigan

1997, Detroit, MI

Graduate School

MSc, Clinical Research Design & Statistical Analysis

University of Michigan

2005, Ann Arbor, MI

Physicians | Publications

Physicians | Education

Internship

Pediatrics

Boston Children's Hospital

1994, Boston, MA

Medical School

University of Massachusetts

1993, Worcester, MA

Residency

Pediatrics

Boston Combined Residency Program (BCRP)

1996, Boston, MA

Undergraduate School

University of Pennsylvania

1989, Philadelphia, PA

Fellowship

Pediatric Hematology -Oncology

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

2000, Philadelphia, PA

Physicians | Publications

Physicians | Education

Medical School

New York University School of Medicine

1990, New York, NY

Residency

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

1994, Philadelphia, PA

Fellowship

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

1996, Philadelphia, PA

Physicians | Publications

Physicians | Education

Undergraduate School

Tufts University

Boston, MA

Graduate School

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

New York, NY

Medical School

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

New York, NY

Residency

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Boston, MA

Fellowship

Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School

Boston, MA

Physicians | Publications

Physicians | Education

Undergraduate School

Queen’s University

1999, Kingston, Canada

Medical School

University of Toronto

2003, Toronto, Canada

Residency

Neurosurgery

University of Toronto

2013, Toronto, Canada

Fellowship

Pediatric Neurosurgery

Boston Children’s Hospital

2014, Boston, MA

Physicians | Publications

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