Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine Team

The pulmonology and sleep medicine experts at OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital combine expertise with dedication to caring for children and teens. They offer:

Comprehensive care: Our doctors work together to treat conditions affecting the lungs and breathing.  We make sure that your child receives coordinated, individual care at every step. You’ll find experts in:

  • Pulmonology (respiratory system)
  • Sleep medicine
  • Behavioral sleep medicine
  • Otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat)
  • Gastroenterology (digestive system)
  • Dentistry and orthodontics
  • Craniofacial surgery
  • General surgery

Care for the whole child: Our team includes respiratory therapists, nurses, dietitians, speech pathologists, and social workers to support the well-being of your child and family.

Access to the latest findings: As part of Oregon’s only academic health center, our doctors also pursue discoveries in the lab. This offers your child access to the latest treatments and a network of clinical trials.

Aerodigestive expertsOur aerodigestive program has two directors — pediatric pulmonologist Dr. Danny Hsia and pediatric otolaryngologist Dr. Derek Lam. This gives patients access to the full spectrum of expertise.

Experts in complex sleep disorders: Our specialists in pediatric sleep medicine, otolaryngology, dentistry, orthodontics and craniofacial surgery work together to treat disorders that haven’t responded to standard treatment.

Pediatric pulmonology and cystic fibrosis

Program director

  • Courtney Merrill, RD
  • Corinne Muirhead, Pharm.D.
  • Kristin Wright, RD

  • Richele Arnoult, RRT
  • Shannon Darby, RRT
  • Kalena Frank, RRT
  • Brad Harford, RRT
  • Danielle Palm, RRT
  • Jacob Walcott, RRT

  • Zoe Orcutt, LCSW
  • Stacie Prettiman, LCSW

Cystic fibrosis research team

The cystic fibrosis research team is made up of doctors and research coordinators. They work closely with the rest of the adult and pediatric cystic fibrosis teams.

To learn more about cystic fibrosis research and how you can get involved:

Research doctors and investigators

Research coordinators

Sleep medicine

Program director

Aerodigestive disorders

Program directors

  • Jessica Ashford, SLP
  • Steve Gorsek, SLP

For families

Call 503-346-0640 to:

  • Request an appointment.
  • Seek a second opinion.
  • Ask questions.

Location

Doernbecher Children’s Hospital
700 S.W. Campus Drive
Portland, OR 97239

Doernbecher Specialty Pediatrics Clinic, Cornell West
1500 N.W. Bethany Boulevard
Beaverton, Oregon 97006

Doernbecher Specialty Pediatrics Clinic, Happy Valley
10151 S.E. Sunnyside Road, suite 110
Clackamas, Oregon 97015

Parking is free for patients and their visitors.

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