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Our Team
Our team specializes in the evaluation and treatment of complex, chronic and rare pulmonary disorders. We also have a pulmonary diagnostic lab team which is thoroughly trained in diagnostic testing and pulmonary education.
Chief of Service
Dr. Hiatt is the Chief of the Pulmonary section at Texas Children’s Hospital. His clinical areas of interest include Cystic Fibrosis (CF) and General Pediatric Pulmonology. He has devoted the last 25 years to CF focused on both clinical care and CF related research. He continues to be involved… read more
Phone: 832-822-3300 (Main) | 936-267-7744 (The Woodlands)
Clinic Chief
Dr. Sockrider has special interest in chronic lung diseases and helping families be expert disease managers. She works with many families including those whose children have cystic fibrosis and asthma. She believes in effective communication and disease monitoring within the family and in… read more
Phone: 832-822-3300
Physicians
Clinical Interests:
Dr. Cannon is a physician-scientist with over 15 years of experience caring for children with lung disease, particularly lung disease related to cystic fibrosis. She has served as the director of pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Centers at two hospitals and initiated the Cystic… read more
Phone: 832-822-3300
I am dedicated as a clinician to providing high quality, safe, and compassionate care of critically ill children in the ICU.
I have additional training and interest in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in the Pediatric ICU setting as well as the NICU and CVICU.
I am also one of a small team… read more
Phone: 832-822-3300 (Pulmonary) | 832-826-6230 (Critical Care)
Care for critically ill children requires not only an understanding of the disease, but of the child and family affected by the disease as well. My approach to providing care to these children and their families is to always keep in mind “what would I want if it were one of my children?” and… read more
Phone: 832-822-3300 (Pulmonary) | 832-826-6230 (Critical Care)
Dr. Das serves as director of the Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia center at Texas Children's Hospital, in collaboration with physicians from other specialties. PCD is a rare lung disease that causes recurrent lung and sinus infections. He also cares for patients with complex airway disorders,… read more
Phone: 832-822-3300 (Main) | 281-494-7010 (Sugar Land)
Dr. Dickinson is a board certified pediatrician whose clinical specialty is pediatric pulmonary medicine. As a pediatric pulmonologist, she specializes in the care of patients with various lung conditions, specifically cystic fibrosis (CF), asthma, chronic cough, and chronic lung disease of… read more
Phone: 832-822-3300 (Main) | 281-494-7010 (Sugar Land)
Dr. Fakhoury's major interest lies in the area of airway disease, primarily bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) and asthma. She is actively involved in the care of children with severe Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia and specifically those who go home on ventilators. Dr. Fakhoury established the… read more
Phone: 832-822-3300 (Main) | 281-494-7010 (Sugar Land)
Dr. Farber’s diverse clinical interests include asthma, respiratory care of children with muscular dystrophy, respiratory care of technology dependent children, the chronic care of children with complex respiratory diseases, and the treatment of tobacco dependence. Dr. Farber’s research interests… read more
Phone: 832-822-3300 (Main) | 832-227-1111 (West) | 281-282-1900 (Clear Lake)
Dr. Gazzaneo's primary clinical interests are pediatric lung transplantation and pediatric critical care conditions.
Her research interests include VV-ECMO as a bridge to lung transplant, nutritional support after lung transplantation and acute and chronic kidney disease post-lung transplant. She… read more
Phone: 832-822-3300
Dr. Hiatt is the Chief of the Pulmonary section at Texas Children’s Hospital. His clinical areas of interest include Cystic Fibrosis (CF) and General Pediatric Pulmonology. He has devoted the last 25 years to CF focused on both clinical care and CF related research. He continues to be involved… read more
Phone: 832-822-3300 (Main) | 936-267-7744 (The Woodlands)
I believe that the practice of medicine requires developing a foundation of trust with children and their families. The most rewarding aspect of medicine is being entrusted with the care of a child.
Clinical Interests:
My clinical interests include general pulmonary and sleep medicine conditions… read more
Phone: 832-822-3300 (Main) | 832-227-1111 (West) | 832-227-2130 (Sleep Clinic)
Dr. Kancherla specializes in treating children with lung diseases and has a particular interest in childhood sleep disorders and sleep disordered breathing. She has specialty training in both Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine and Sleep Medicine.
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Phone: 832-822-3300 (Main) 832-227-1111 (West)
The aim of my practice is to deliver high quality care through partnership with family members and care givers.
Clinical Interests:
My clinical interests involve general pulmonary issues as well as sleep disordered breathing.
Research Interests:
My research interests involve sleep disturbances… read more
Phone: 832-227-1111
Dr. Malhotra is a board certified pediatrician who practices both pediatric pulmonary and sleep medicine. Her primary clinical interests are respiratory and sleep complications from asthma, sickle cell disease, neuromuscular diseases and obesity. Dr. Malhotra’s work is based off her passion for… read more
Phone: 832-822-3300
Dr. Mann enjoys caring for children with a wide variety of respiratory disorders at Texas Children’s Hospital. She has a particular interest in the clinical research in cystic fibrosis and is passionate about bringing new therapies and the best care to children with CF. She is an active principle… read more
Phone: 832-822-3300
Dr. Melicoff received her M.D. degree from TEC de Monterrey in 2003. She did a post-doctoral fellowship on basic science until she entered her intership in Pediatrics in 2007. She trained in Pediatrics and Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Melicoff has worked with the… read more
Phone: 832-822-3300
Dr. Moonnumakal believes in spending time with each family to listen to their concerns, educate them about their children’s respiratory problems, and then work together to customize a care plan. He cares for most general pulmonary diseases but has special interest in asthma, cystic fibrosis, and… read more
Phone: 832-227-1111 (West) | 832-822-3300 (Main)
Creating a partnership with my patient’s families is the foundation of my philosophy of care. Additionally, a team approach is essential to the care of patients with complex medical issues and lung disease. Working closely together with a multidisciplinary team is very important to me. It is an… read more
Phone: 832-822-3300
I care for a wide variety of Pulmonary and Sleep disorders. My focus is in the evaluation and treatment of children with neuromuscular disorders and pediatric insomnia. I collaborate with a broad group of subspecialist with the goal of providing a multi-tiered approach to addressing complex medical… read more
Phone: 936-267-7744
Dr. Revana is a triple board certified pediatrician (general pediatrics, pediatric pulmonology, sleep medicine). She has a strong interest in general pulmonary diseases such as asthma and chronic lung disease of prematurity as well as in sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia,… read more
Phone: 832-822-3300
Dr. Patel is dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive, quality care to children with a wide variety of respiratory diseases. She enjoys interacting with children of all ages and helping patients and families reach their personal health goals. Her special clinical interests include… read more
Phone: 737-220-8200
Dr. Rama cares for patients with a wide variety of pulmonary disorders at Texas Children's Hospital. She is actively involved in medical education and develops innovative curricula to enhance fellowship education. Her ongoing educational endeavors include the development, implementation, and… read more
Phone: 832-822-3300
I am focused on providing empathetic, compassionate, high quality care to children with a wide variety of respiratory diseases/issues. I seek to provide a team approach when caring for my patients particularly with parents and caregivers
Clinical Interests:
-Asthma/Preschool Wheezing
-Chronic… read more
Phone: 936-267-7744 (Pulmonary) | 936-321-0808 (SOAR Program)
Dr. Ruiz's two major interests are in the area of Cystic Fibrosis and Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension. He has participated in several studies sponsored by the Cystic Fibrosis Therapeutic Development Network. He actively participates in multiple clinical trials related to Cystic Fibrosis. Heis also… read more
Phone: 832-822-3300 (Main) | 281-494-7010 (Sugar Land)
I believe in providing family centered care, working with patients and their families to diagnose and provide care which includes the family’s concerns and needs in the process of addressing their child’s illnesses involving the respiratory system.
Clinical Interests:
Asthma, Bronchopulmonary… read more
Phone: 936-267-7744 (Pulmonology) | 936-321-0808 (SOAR Program)
Dr. Silva-Carmona received his medical degree from Universidad de Monterrey. He is trained and certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in General Pediatrics, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine and Pediatric Pulmonology. He works in the intensive care unit as a pediatric intensivist and a… read more
Phone: 832-822-3300
Dr. Sockrider has special interest in chronic lung diseases and helping families be expert disease managers. She works with many families including those whose children have cystic fibrosis and asthma. She believes in effective communication and disease monitoring within the family and in… read more
Phone: 832-822-3300
Dr. Teran's research is focused on understanding the effect the circadian rhythm has over the different inflammatory and immunologic mediators, as well as on lung function, in children with asthma who predominately have nocturnal symptoms. He is looking at differences among groups of milder… read more
Phone: 832-822-3300 (Main) | 281-469-4688 (CyFair)
Dr. Typaldos is a board certified pediatrician who practices both pediatric pulmonary and sleep medicine. She has particular interests in general pulmonary diseases including asthma, exercise induced bronchospasm, chronic lung disease of infancy, respiratory care of children with neuromuscular… read more
Phone: 832-822-3300 (Main) | 936-267-7744 (The Woodlands)
As a pediatric pulmonologist, my specific area of interest is pulmonary hypertension. I am actively involved in a number of national and international organizations dedicated to the care of children who suffer from this disease. It is my honor to advocate for pediatric PH, strive to deliver the… read more
Phone: 832-822-3300 (Main) | 281-494-7010 (Sugar Land)
It is a privilege and honor to care for children and their families. I enjoy partnering with families to provide excellent medical care that works for their homes and lives. Collaboration and strong relationships are the foundations that I build my practice on.
Clinical Interests:
I am primarily… read more
Phone: 832-822-3300
Clinical Interests:
Asthma, Cystic fibrosis, Ventilator dependent patients, pulmonary complications of sickle cell disease and other pediatric lung diseases.
Research Interests:
Quality improvement projects to help improve quality of health care delivery.
Phone: 832-227-1111
Advanced Practice Providers
I love being able to improve the lives of my patients and families, working together as a team to reach their personal health goals. Major focus areas include asthma and aerodigestive disorders.
Phone: 832-822-3300 (Main) | 281469-4688 (CyFair)
I care for patients both pre and post lung transplant while inpatient, as well as conduct follow-up visits in the outpatient clinic. Lung transplant is a lifelong commitment and I strive to give my patients the best quality of life possible. I not only engage with the patient in their care, but… read more
Phone: 832-822-3300
Anna Schrader, MSPAS, PA-C works with the multidisciplinary Lung Transplant Team to help meet the demands of these complex patients. Her responsibilities include evaluating new patient referrals, as well as inpatient and outpatient care of patients before and after transplant.
Anna received her… read more
Phone: 832-822-3300
As an advanced practice provider, I believe that clinical practice is both an art and a science. Patients and families come from a variety of cultures and backgrounds, and it is important to understand their beliefs and values when approaching their healthcare management. I seek to provide evidence… read more
Phone: 832-822-3300
Practice Administrator
I believe that healthcare goes beyond the physical health of a patient. It encompasses the help needed to manage the emotional response to illness, respect of cultural and spiritual beliefs, and consideration of life experiences while maintaining the privacy and confidentiality owed to each… read more
Phone: 832-822-3344 (Clinic) | 713-822-2148 (Direct Line)