Monica L. Vielkind, M.D., M.S.

About Me

Dr. Monica Vielkind is a pediatric pulmonologist at the University of Rochester’s Golisano Children’s Hospital, where she serves as Clinical Director of Pediatric Pulmonology, Associate Medical Director for the Aerodigestive Center, and Director of the Pediatric Pulmonology Fellowship.

Dr. Vi...

Dr. Monica Vielkind is a pediatric pulmonologist at the University of Rochester’s Golisano Children’s Hospital, where she serves as Clinical Director of Pediatric Pulmonology, Associate Medical Director for the Aerodigestive Center, and Director of the Pediatric Pulmonology Fellowship.

Dr. Vielkind’s clinical expertise centers on the care of children with complex airway and respiratory conditions, including those with aerodigestive disorders, tracheostomies and ventilator dependence. She is passionate about providing multidisciplinary, family-centered care to improve the quality of life and long-term outcomes for medically fragile children.

Dr. Vielkind earned her medical degree from Albany Medical College and completed her pediatric residency and chief residency at Emory University, followed by fellowship training in Pediatric Pulmonology at the University of Colorado. She also holds a Master of Science in Clinical Science from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

At the University of Rochester, Dr. Vielkind is deeply committed to medical education, mentoring trainees, and advancing collaborative care models for children with complex respiratory and aerodigestive needs.

Certified Specialties

Pediatric Pulmonology - American Board of Pediatrics/Pulmonology

Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics

Faculty Appointments

Assistant Professor - Department of Pediatrics, Pulmonology (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Pediatric Pulmonology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (USA). 2017 - 2020

Fellowship, Pediatric Pulmonology, Children's Hospital Colorado. 2017 - 2020

Residency, Chief Resident, Emory University Hospital. 2016 - 2017

Residency, Pediatrics, Emory University Hospital. 2013 - 2016

Residency, Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine. 2013 - 2017

Education

CRSP | University Of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. 2020

MD | Albany Medical College. 2013

Publications

Journal Articles

Airwave oscillometry to measure lung function in children with Down syndrome.

Vielkind ML, Hamlington KL, Wolter-Warmerdam K, Meier MR, Liu AH, Hickey FJ, Brown MA, DeBoer EM

Pediatric research.. 2022 June 91 (7):1775-1780. Epub 07/29/2021.

Airway obstruction and inflammation on combined bronchoscopy in children with Down syndrome.

Vielkind M, Wolter-Warmerdam K, Jackson A, Maybee J, Brown M, Friedlander J, Friedman N, Hickey F, Prager J, Wine T, DeBoer E

Pediatric pulmonology.. 2021 September 56 (9):2932-2939. Epub 07/20/2021.

Childhood-Onset Sjögren Syndrome Presenting as Pulmonary Hemorrhage.

Wang C, Simpkin C, Vielkind M, Galambos C, Lin C, Liptzin DR, Curran ML

Pediatrics.. 2021 August 148 (2)Epub 1900 01 01.

Mortality and Outcomes of Pediatric Tracheostomy Dependent Patients.

Hebbar KB, Kasi AS, Vielkind M, McCracken CE, Ivie CC, Prickett KK, Simon DM

Frontiers in pediatrics.. 2021 9 :661512. Epub 05/04/2021.

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