We have been actively involved in clinical research for more than a decade, focused primarily on cystic fibrosis. Our physicians regularly publish their work in scholarly journals, and our ancillary care providers are regular participants in national meetings. Our research coordinator is certified by the Association of Clinical Research Professionals.

The Lung and Cystic Fibrosis Center is the recipient of a national Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Clinical Research Facilitation Award and Quality Care Award.

Our patients may be seen by a pediatric pulmonologist or nurse practitioner with expertise in pediatric pulmonology. Our clinical staff includes a respiratory therapist with experience with durable medical equipment, a dietitian with expertise in management of poor growth related to pulmonary disease and a social worker who can assist with patients who have complex medical needs.

In collaboration with the Division of Genetics, we provide follow-up care for infants with positive newborn screens for cystic fibrosis.

The Cystic Fibrosis Center of Western New York is certified by the national Cystic Fibrosis Center as a Care, Teaching and Research Center. It includes both pediatric and adult programs, with care provided to adults by internal medicine certified specialists. Our Cystic Fibrosis Center has consistently received excellent reviews during peer-review site visits.

We work cooperatively with the Department of Neurology to diagnose and manage sleep-related respiratory problems.

We have the only New York State-designated Apnea Program in Western New York and provide management for children who are discharged home on oxygen, apnea and bradycardia monitors. We evaluate and manage children who need breathing assistance through use of CPAP, BiPap, mechanical ventilation, cough-assist devices and other therapies to improve airway clearance.

Division of Pulmonology
140 Hodge Ave., 4th Floor
Buffalo, NY 14222
Phone: 716-878-7524