Pediatric Pulmonology
Cystic Fibrosis Center
Our Team
- Clement Ren, M.D., Co-Director, Pediatric Care
- Karen Voter, M.D., Co-Director, Pediatric Care
- Eulalia Cheng, M.D.
- Fariba Rezaee, M.D.
- Diana Go, M.D., Fellow
- Manvi Bansal, M.D., Fellow
- Bridget Platania, R.N., M.S.N., C.P.N.P.
- Pat Lamarche, C.P.N.P.
- Mary Platt, R.N., B.S.N., Research Nurse
- Nancy Jenks, R.N., Research Coordinator
- Marcy Odell, Licensed Master Social Worker
- Melissa Berry, Registered Dietitian
- Kim Bordeaux, Respiratory Therapist
- Donna Germuga, Respiratory Therapist
- Debbie Longbine, Administrative Assistant
- Mellanie Piloto Lopez, Ambulatory Patient Representative
- Diane McEwen, Ambulatory Patient Representative
What is Cystic Fibrosis?
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a chronic condition in children and adults. It most often affects the lungs and digestive system of the body. Children with CF may have chronic lung infections and/or poor digestion of their food. Symptoms which are sometimes seen in CF but are also common in other illnesses may include:
- A chronic cough
- Frequent infections in the lungs
- Wheezing/asthma
- Nasal polyps
- Difficulty gaining weight
- Salty taste of the skin
