Pediatric Pulmonology

The Division of Pediatric Pulmonology offers comprehensive treatment of congenital, inherited and acquired disorders of the lungs and respiratory system. Children's Hospital Los Angeles is ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for pulmonology care on the U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospitals List.

We are the only full-service clinical resource for children with pulmonary disorders from Orange County to Palo Alto. Our staff provide care for children throughout the region who require outpatient and home care, as well as inpatient care following surgery at our hospital. Our approach is to educate patients and their families, so that effective care and recovery continue at home.

THE CARE WE PROVIDE

Our pulmonologists integrate clinical care with the latest education and research to extend cutting-edge care to children with a variety of conditions, including: 

  • Asthma
  • Cystic fibrosis
  • Chronic lung diseases of infancy
  • Congenital Central
  • Hypoventilation Syndrome
  • Interstitial lung disease
  • Lung transplantation
  • Lung problems associated with immunocompromise
  • Lung problems associated with neuromuscular disorders
  • Respiratory control and sleep disorders
  • Respiratory failure

FACILITIES

Families who choose care at our hospital benefit from access to our state-of-the-art facilities, including our:

COMMENDATION

Dr. Arnold G. Platzker receives commendation from the American Board of Pediatrics.  Read Letter.

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PATIENT SUCCESS STORY

Monique Ponce
Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome, Patient & Mom



 

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Pediatric Pulmonology  
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
4650 Sunset Blvd., MS #83
Los Angeles, CA 90027 
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323-361-2287

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