Contact Information
UBMD Pediatric Outpatient Center (Conventus)
Floor 4
1001 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
- (716) 323-0110
- (716) 323-0296 Fax
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Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine
The Division of Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine is part of UBMD Pediatrics and affiliated with the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo.
Objectives
- To provide exemplary family-centered care to our patients that promotes wellness and quality of life
- To participate in research to improve care and treatment
- To educate patients, families, the medical community and the general public
General Pulmonology
Pediatric pulmonologistsand nurse practitioners with expertise in evaluation and management of pediatric lung diseases (i.e. asthma, chronic cough, wheezing, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, recurrent pneumonia, neuromuscular weakness, and shortness of breath).
Cystic Fibrosis Center
Certified by the national Cystic Fibrosis Foundation as a care, teaching and research center, the Cystic Fibrosis Center of WNY includes both pediatric and adult programs for patients with non-acute respiratory diseases (care is provided to adults by internal medicine-certified specialists).
The Cystic Fibrosis Therapeutic Development Center has participated in more than 40 clinical trials and has helped bring several drugs through development to clinical use for patients with CF, focusing on inhaled antibiotics, mucoactive drugs and CFTR potentiators and correctors.
Assisted Breathing Center
We evaluate and manage children who need breathing assistance through use of CPAP, BiPap, mechanical ventilation, cough-assist devices and other therapies to improve airway clearance.
We work closely with the MDA Clinic in providing respiratory care of children with neuromuscular disease.
We have the only New York State-designated Apnea Program in Western New York and provide management for children who are discharged home on oxygen, apnea and bradycardia monitors.
Asthma Action Plan Downloads
Pediatric Sleep Center
We are the only dedicated pediatric sleep program in Western New York. We provide a comprehensive and systematic approach to the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric sleep disorders. A family-centered focus ensures our team works directly with you to develop a plan of care that best addresses medical needs while also maximizing wellness and quality of life. Our expertise in pediatric sleep disorders is furthered by ongoing regional and national collaboration and research.
Your sleep care team includes board-certified pediatric physicians, sleep lab technologists, respiratory therapists, nurses and medical assistants.
Diagnostic Testing
The Pediatric Pulmonary Diagnostic Laboratory provides diagnostic testing for the community-based providers, including:
Pulmonary function & exercise testing
The Pulmonary Exercise Diagnostic Laboratory offers the most advanced technology in diagnosing and monitoring lung disease. The staff specializes in testing children as young as 5 years of age and welcomes adults as well for Spirometry, Lung Volumes, Resistance Measurements, Diffusing Capacity, Methacholine Challenge and Exercise Testing.
To schedule an appointment:
Office: (716) 323-6540
Fax: (716) 323-6676
Sweat testing
We provide the only sweat test laboratory in Western New York certified by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and College of American Pathologists.
To schedule an appointment:
Office: (716) 323-2037
Fax: (716) 323-6676