Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine
The Pediatric Pulmonary Division is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art care with compassion, treating each patient as their own child. Each clinician strives to advance medical knowledge through innovative research, comprehensive education, and global health initiatives. By fostering strong personal relationships with our patients and their families, this team aims to inspire and train the next generation of pediatric pulmonologists to make a global impact and be recognized for exceptional patient care and groundbreaking contributions to the field.
The PCD Clinic in Mexico is the first of many Dr. Mosquera aims to establish.
Our multidisciplinary team serves patients at 9 locations across Greater Houston to ensure children with complex pulmonary needs receive the best in specialized care. Patients referred to our centers undergo diagnostic evaluation using the most recent technologies and receive individualized medical management. The clinical outcomes in our facilities are benchmarked with the most prestigious institutions in the country as indicated by the Center of Excellence designation the Complex Care Program earned from the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD).
Division Director Ricardo Mosquera, MD, MS, is passionate about providing care to patients living in under-resourced areas. His leading-edge research and clinical care for primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) patients has helped numerous children in both the U.S. and across Latin America. Dr. Mosquera has established a clinic in Mexico where there is a high concentration of PCD patients, and his remarkable work has received recognition from numerous organizations including the PCD Foundation of North America.
The Division of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine is dedicated to training the next generation of outstanding pulmonologists via the ACGME-accredited Pediatric Pulmonology Fellowship. This three-year program, led by Professors Cindy Jon, MD, MPH, and James Stark, MD, PhD, boasts a 100% board pass rate on the first attempt for all fellows who have graduated from the program.
From providing individualized care for critically ill patients to educating and developing outstanding physician-scientists, the Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Division is building a legacy of excellence at McGovern Medical School and beyond.