What Is Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine Care?
Pulmonology and sleep medicine care at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Buffalo focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and long-term management of respiratory and sleep-related conditions in children and adolescents.
Our program is part of UBMD Pediatrics and is affiliated with the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo. Care is delivered through hospital-based clinics, specialty programs and accredited diagnostic laboratories, with a strong emphasis on family-centered care, wellness and quality of life.
Who We Serve
Respiratory Conditions
Asthma and chronic lung disease, chronic cough and wheezing, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, recurrent pneumonia, neuromuscular respiratory weakness and shortness of breath.
Sleep Conditions
Obstructive and central sleep apnea, sleep-related hypoventilation, narcolepsy, insomnia and hypersomnia, parasomnia, circadian rhythm disorders, and snoring and sleep-wake disorders.
Our Services and Specialty Programs
General Pulmonology
Diagnosis and management of asthma, chronic cough, wheezing, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, recurrent infections and neuromuscular breathing disorders.
Cystic Fibrosis Center
A Cystic Fibrosis Foundation certified care, teaching and research center providing coordinated pediatric and adult care and clinical trials.
Assisted Breathing Center
Care for children who require CPAP, BiPAP, mechanical ventilation, cough-assist and airway clearance, including the region’s only NYS-designated Apnea Program.
Pediatric Sleep Center
The only pediatric-dedicated sleep program in WNY accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, serving infants through age 21, with diagnostic and therapeutic sleep studies.
Non-Invasive Ventilation and CPAP
Initiation and management of CPAP and BiPAP therapy with education and long-term monitoring.
Diagnostic Testing
Spirometry, lung volumes, diffusing capacity, methacholine challenge, exercise testing and the region’s only certified sweat testing laboratory.
What to Expect
Evaluation and Diagnosis
Your care team reviews medical history, conducts physical exams and orders diagnostic tests to understand your child’s condition.
A Personalized Care Plan
Families work with providers on an individualized plan that may include medication, respiratory therapy, sleep interventions and lifestyle strategies.
Treatment and Follow-Up
Ongoing education, monitoring and regular follow-ups help ensure optimal outcomes and long-term wellness.
Why Choose Kaleida Health
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Board-certified specialists
Pediatric pulmonologists and sleep specialists.
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AASM-accredited sleep center
The region’s only pediatric-dedicated accredited sleep program.
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Certified CF care center
A Cystic Fibrosis Foundation certified center.
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Region’s only pediatric Apnea Program
The only NYS-designated program of its kind locally.
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Multidisciplinary teams
Coordinated care across specialties.
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Advanced diagnostics and research
Access to leading-edge testing and clinical trials.
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Coordinated network care
Seamless care across the Kaleida Health network.
Meet Your Child’s Care Team
Our multidisciplinary team includes physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, nurses, dietitians, social workers and research staff. Our pediatric pulmonologists and sleep specialists work together to diagnose, treat and support each child and family. Use Find A Doctor to view current provider profiles.
Where Your Child Can Receive Care
UBMD Pediatric Outpatient Center (Conventus)
1001 Main Street, Floor Four, Buffalo, NY 14203. Phone: (716) 323-0110. Fax: (716) 323-0296.
University Commons
1404 Sweet Home Road, Suite 5, Amherst, NY 14228.
GCH Buffalo Specialty Clinics
Golisano Children’s Hospital of Buffalo specialty clinics.
Breathe easier with specialized pediatric care
From asthma and cystic fibrosis to sleep apnea, our pediatric pulmonology and sleep medicine team delivers family-centered care backed by accredited programs and advanced diagnostics. Connect with us to learn more.