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Children's Hospital

Physicians and Staff

Pediatric Pulmonology and Allergy

The Division of Pediatric Pulmonology and Allergy has expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic respiratory conditions, allergies and immunodeficiencies. The division conducts research to help improve the quality of life of children with these conditions.

Mary Beth Bollinger, D.O.
Associate Professor of Pediatrics; Medical Director, Breathmobile
Special Interests: Asthma, Food Allergy, Latex Allergy
Medical Degree: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: University of Maryland, Pediatrics
Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Allergy/Immunology
Certifications: Allergy/Immunology
410-706-2443 /appointments
410-706-2443/academic office

Anupama Kewalramani, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Special Interests: Asthma, Food Allergies, Eczema
Medical Degree: Tulane University School of Medicine
Residency:Tulane University School of Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
Fellowship: Tulane University School of Medicine, Allergy/Immunology
Certification: Pediatrics; Internal Medicine; Allergy/Immunology
410-706-2443/appointments
410-706-2443/academic office

Anayansi Lasso-Pirot, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Special Interests: Asthma in the Hispanic Population; Chronic Lung Disease of Prematurity and Infancy, Reflux and its effects on lung disease
Medical Degree: University of Panama School of Medicine
Residency: Monmouth Medical Center, Pediatrics
Fellowship: St. Christopher's Children's Hospital, Pediatric Pulmonology
Certification: Pediatrics; Pediatric Pulmonology
410-706-2443/appointments
410-706-2443/academic office

Maria Cecilia S. Melendres, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Special Interests: Sleep Disorders (including Sleep-Disordered Breathing); Chronic Lung Disease of Prematurity; Asthma
Medical Degree: University of the Philippines College of Medicine
Residency: Johns Hopkins University
Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University, Pediatric Pulmonary
Certification: Pediatrics, Pediatric Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine
410-706-2443/appointments
410-706-2443/academic office

Nurse Practitioners

Michelle Foster, RN
Breathmobile Nurse Coordinator
410-706-4000/ Breathmobile Appointments

Lisa DiStefano, MSN, CPNP.
Breathmobile Nurse Practitioner
Allergy Nurse Practitioner

Melissa Streett, MSN, CPNP
Breathmobile Nurse Practitioner
Allergy/Pulmonary Nurse Practitioner
410-706-4000/ Breathmobile Appointments

Elaine Terry
Nursing Assistant
Allergy Nursing Assistant

Nurses

Jennifer Demetrakis, RN
Allergy Nurse

Gail Haddaway, RN
Pulmonary Nurse

Marilyn Mongilio, RN
Pulmonary Nurse

Carrie Vibbert, RN
Allergy Nurse and Research Coordinator

Sleep Clinic

Crystal Bland
Sleep Technician

Karen Evans
Sleep Clinic Assistant/Technician

Angela Graves
Sleep Technician

Mary Beth Jones
Sleep Technician

Respiratory Therapists

Debbie Kotmair, RT
Respiratory Therapist

Administrative Assistants

Diane Gehring
Administrative Assistant

Liz Harrison
Administrative Assistant

This page was last updated on: May 10, 2011.

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