For Medical Professionals
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is one of the most established and experienced providers of pulmonology and sleep medicine care in the nation. Many referring providers come to us for help with complex cases. We’re a top regional referral center for children with complex breathing, lung and sleep disorders.
Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine at CHLA: Why Refer to Us
Our team of pulmonologists works closely with referring physicians to provide ongoing, comprehensive care to children with common and complex disorders.
Your patient benefits from:
- Deep pulmonology expertise: Our pulmonologists have advanced training and board certifications in aerodigestive disorders, cystic fibrosis, sleep disorders and other specialties. We partner with you to manage your patient’s health care needs. Meet our team.
- Specialized pulmonology services: Families have access to some of the country’s largest, most experienced pediatric pulmonology and sleep medicine programs and services. Many of our programs hold accreditations or Center of Excellence designations, ensuring patients receive the highest-level care. Explore our pulmonology and sleep medicine programs and services.
- Care for complex conditions: We specialize in the treatment of complex conditions, such as aerodigestive disorders, congenital central hypoventilation syndrome (CCHS) and interstitial lung disease. But we also can help with more common conditions, such as asthma, sleep apnea and pneumonia. Learn more about the breathing, lung and sleep disorders we treat.
- Advanced diagnostic tests: We perform comprehensive diagnostic tests for all types of breathing and sleep disorders. Families have access to a dedicated Pulmonary Function Laboratory, pediatric Sleep Center and more. See how we diagnose breathing, lung and sleep disorders in children.
Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine Research and Clinical Trials
Our pulmonologists conduct research at The Saban Research Institute of CHLA. They’re also active in international pediatric pulmonology and sleep medicine research, clinical trials and organizations. Many of our doctors serve on committees that establish clinical care guidelines.
Your patient receives evidence-based care. They may also benefit from promising new therapies still in clinical trial development. Learn more about our pulmonology and sleep medicine research.
Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine Fellowships and Education
As an academic hospital, our fellowship program helps educate and train the next generation of pediatric pulmonologists and sleep medicine specialists. We’re 1 of 6 centers nationwide to receive a $1.5 million grant from the U.S Health Resources and Services Administration. This grant enabled our team to develop a leadership program for pediatric pulmonology health care professionals, including fellows, nurses and respiratory care practitioners. Find out about our pulmonology fellowship.
Refer a Patient for Pulmonology or Sleep Care
We welcome inquiries and referrals for any pediatric breathing, lung or sleep concern. We also provide second opinions for referring physicians and families.
Contact us to learn how we can help your patient.
- Phone: 323-361-2287
- Refer a patient: Referral instructions
- Second opinions: onlinesecondopinion@chla.usc.edu or visit Online Second Opinions
Referring Physician Order Forms
- Overnight Sleep Study Physician Order Sheet
- Vent Check Sleep Study Physician Order Sheet
- Nap Study Physician Order Sheet
Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine Care at Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Our expert team of pulmonology and sleep disorder specialists diagnoses and manages all types of breathing, lung and sleep issues in children. Learn more about our leading-edge Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine services.
