Our Team

Each of our pediatric pulmonologists has years of experience treating and caring for children with breathing problems. Our group is committed to a multidisciplinary team approach to care. In addition to our physicians, our team is comprised of advanced practice nurses, respiratory therapists, and social workers, all delivering a "high-tech" as well as a "high-touch" approach to care.

Physicians

• Augusto Litonjua, M.D., M.P.H., Chief
• Karen Z. Voter, M.D., Pediatric Pulmonology Fellowship Program, Director
• Divya Chhabra, M.B.B.S., M.M.Sc.
• Heidi Connolly, M.D.
• Matthew McGraw, M.D.
• Daniel Sheehan, Ph.D., M.D.
• Monica Vielkind, M.D., M.S.
• Jamie Wooldridge, M.D.

Pediatric Nurse Practitioners

• Laine E. DiNoto, N.P., Tracheostomy/Ventilator Program
• Laurie Johnson, R.N., M.S.N, C.P.N.P.
• Bridget Platania, R.N., M.S.N, C.P.N.P., Program Coordinator – Pediatric CF Center
• Ashley Young, R.N., M.S.N., C.P.N.P.

Respiratory Therapist

• Donna Germuga, R.R.T.

Physician Support Specialist

• Tammy Cheney
• Matthew Mosich

Social Work

• Marcy ODell, L.M.S.W.

Nurses

• Holly Torkington-Wood, R.N.
• Sarah Wold, R.N.

Research Coordinator

• Barbara Johnson, R.N.

Child Psychology

• Jennifer West, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Administrator

• Brenden Mance, Administrator

What Do People in Pulmonology Do?

• What is a Pulmonologist?
• What is a Pediatric Pulmonologist? (American Academy of Pediatrics)
• What is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner? (NAPNAP)