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Pediatric Pulmonology and Allergy

The Division of Pediatric Pulmonology and Allergy has expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic respiratory conditions, allergies and immunodeficiencies. The division conducts research to help improve the quality of life of children with these conditions.


Mary Beth Bollinger, D.O.Mary Beth Bollinger, D.O.
Interim Division Head (Pediatric Pulmonology and Allergy);
Associate Professor of Pediatrics; Medical Director, Breathmobile
Special Interests: Asthma, Latex Allergy, Food Allergy
Medical Degree: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: University of Maryland, Pediatrics
Certifications: Pediatrics; Allergy/Immunology
410-328-6749/appointments
410-706-2443/academic office


Anupama Kewalramani, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Special Interests: Asthma, Food Allergies, Eczema
Medical Degree: Tulane University School of Medicine
Residency:Tulane University School of Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
Fellowship: Tulane University School of Medicine, Allergy/Immunology
Certification: Pediatrics; Internal Medicine; Allergy/Immunology
410-328-6749/appointments
410-706-2443/academic office


Anayansi Lasso-Pirot, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Special Interests: Asthma in the Hispanic Population; Chronic Lung Disease of Prematurity and Infancy, Reflux and its effects on lung disease
Medical Degree: University of Panama School of Medicine
Residency: Monmouth Medical Center, Pediatrics
Fellowship: St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Pediatric Pulmonology
Certification: Pediatrics; Pediatric Pulmonology
410-328-6749/appointments
410-706-2443/academic office


Maria Cecelia Melendres, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Special Interests: Allergy, Pulmonology
Medical Degree: University of Panama School of Medicine
Residency: Johns Hopkins University
Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University, Pediatric Pulmonary
Certification: Pediatrics
410-328-6749/appointments
410-706-2443/academic office


Judy Oakley, C.R.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner Degree: Johns Hopkins University
Certifications: National Association of Pediatric Associates and Nurse Practitioners
410-328-6749/appointments
410-706-2443/academic office


Michelle Foster, R.N.
Breathmobile Nurse Coordinator
410-706-4000/ Breathmobile Appointments


Melissa Streett, MSN, C.P.N.P.
Breathmobile Nurse Practitioner
410-706-4000/ Breathmobile Appointments


This page was last updated on: July 3, 2008.

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