Through collaboration between pediatric pulmonology, otolaryngology (ear-nose-and-throat), and gastroenterology, the Pediatric Aerodigestive Clinic at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital will provide advanced care to children with interrelated breathing/swallowing and gastrointestinal issues. We diagnose and treat children using a multidisciplinary, patient-centered approach. We work closely with other specialists such as allergists, dieticians, social workers, speech therapists, and/or occupational therapists as needed.
Multidisciplinary care for children with chronic medical conditions provides coordinated, cost-effective, and patient-oriented medical care for families and patients. The field of aerodigestive disorders has grown and research has demonstrated positive outcomes including decreased hospitalizations or unplanned medical visits and increased patient and/or family satisfaction. Optimal diagnosis and treatment rely upon a multidisciplinary approach.
We evaluate and treat a wide range of disorders for patients with diagnoses in at least 2 of the following categories:
| Gastrointestinal | Pulmonology | Otolaryngology |
| Achalasia | Asthma | Dysphonia |
| Caustic ingestions with stricture | Bronchiectasis | Craniofacial syndromes |
| Dysphagia | Chronic cough | Laryngeal cleft/web/atresia |
| Gastrostomy tube w/o fundoplication | Chronic pulmonary aspiration | Recurrent croup |
| Gastroesophageal reflux | Congenital diaphragmatic hernia | Stridor |
| Eosinophilic esophagitis | Hypoplastic lung | Subglottic stenosis |
| Esophageal dysmotility | Interstitial lung disease | Vocal cord paralysis |
| Laryngopharyngoesophageal reflux | Noisy breathing | |
| Esophageal atresia | Tracheomalacia | |
| Tracheoesophageal fistula | Tracheostomy | |
| Wheezing |
Available diagnostic studies include: Breath testing (lactose, lactulose, fructose), Bronchoalveolar lavage, Bronchoscopy (flexible and rigid), Endoscopy, Nasolaryngoscopy, pH probe testing, Pulmonary function testing, Radiologic studies (esophagram, gastric emptying study, swallow study, chest X-ray, CT studies)
Schedule: 1st Tuesday afternoon of each month in Westwood (200 Medical Plaza, Suite 265).
Physicians:
Mindy K. Ross, MD (Pediatric Pulmonology)
Laura Wozniak, MD (Pediatric Gastroenterology)
Nina L. Shapiro, MD (Pediatric Otolaryngology)
Alisha N. West, MD (Pediatric Otolaryngology)
Referrals, questions, and supporting medical records can be faxed to the attention of Dr. Ross (Pediatric Pulmonology) and/or Dr. Wozniak (Pediatric Gastroenterology) at the administrative offices listed below.
Contact Us:
Appointments & Referrals
Pediatric Pulmonology
Administrative Office and Information
Phone: (310) 825-5930
Fax: (310) 794-7334
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Administrative Office and Information
Phone: (310) 206-6134
Fax: (310) 206-0203
