Pediatric Pulmonology

Pediatric Pulmonology

Pediatric Pulmonology is the specialty dedicated to the study and treatment of pediatric patients with lung diseases such as asthma, pneumonia, tuberculosis, cystic fibrosis, and bronchopulmonary dysplasia.

Our services in Pediatric Pulmonology

Our pediatric pulmonologists perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the following services:

  • Hospitalization
  • Outpatient Consultation
  • Diagnostic aids (including bronchoscopies)
  • Cystic Fibrosis Clinic
  • Asthma Clinic.
Our professionals in Pediatric Pulmonology

Jorge Edwin García Ciro

M.D. Pediatric Pulmonologist and Intensivist

Leonardo Múnera Montes

M.D. Pediatric Pulmonologist and Intensivist

Andrea Parra Buitrago

M.D. Pediatric Pulmonologist and Intensivist

When to check Pediatric Pulmonology?

You should consult with a pediatric pulmonologist when the pediatrician suggests it or when the patient presents symptoms such as:

  • Shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, wheezing, and cough, which may indicate asthma in children.
  • If the child experiences sleep disturbances due to shortness of breath or coughing.
  • If the child has chronic cough (cough lasting two weeks or more).
  • If the child experiences difficulty breathing.
Comprehensive Care

Our comprehensive approach to health aims to ensure the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of each patient, offering holistic and personalized care through the following support services:

Speech Therap

We provide support in feeding processes by conducting timely evaluation, diagnosis, and rehabilitation for patients with swallowing disorders, both adults and children.

Rehabilitation Unit

We have specialists in various rehabilitation areas to aid in the recovery of patients with conditions that cause temporary or permanent limitations.

Social Work

We offer comprehensive support to patients and their families, acknowledging their protective factors, internal resources, personal, family, and social situations to enhance adherence to outpatient treatments proposed by the medical team.

Clinical Nutrition

We deliver top-notch nutritional care to pediatric patients, with a focus on high complexity, in a comprehensive, timely, friendly, and safe manner, in coordination with the interdisciplinary health team.

Contact us

Please contact our Call Center at (604) 360 4788 to schedule an appointment with Pediatric Pulmonology.

For further information or general inquiries, you can reach us at (604) 445 90 00.