Pediatric Allergy and Pulmonary Medicine

For appointments, call 314-454-2694.

Fax number: 314-454-2515

Providers

The Washington University Pediatric Allergy and Pulmonary Medicine Program addresses issues that affect breathing — including sinusitis (sinus infections), asthma, pneumonia, and sleep apnea. More than 3000 children are followed in our Pediatric Asthma Clinic as we care for children with a wide range of allergies. Our program features:

  • The largest cystic fibrosis center in Missouri and second largest in the United States
  • Leading national program in treatment and research of childhood asthma
  • An accredited sleep disorder center, as designated by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine

Treatment provided for:

  • Asthma
  • Allergies (airborne and food-related)
  • Sleep disorders
  • Lung disease (including bronchopulmonary dysplasia, bronchiolitis obliterans, interstitial lung diseases, primary ciliary dyskinesia, vocal cord dysfunction, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, and a variety of pulmonary complications associated with neuromuscular disorders.)
  • Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders (EGIDs)
  • Immune system disorders, including severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) and other immunodeficiencies
  • Cystic fibrosis and lung transplant

Amjad Horani

Amjad Horani, MD

Lung Health (Pulmonology)
Pediatric Lung Health (Pulmonology)

Locations:
St. Louis Children’s Hospital

Caroline C. Horner

Caroline C. Horner, MD

Allergy & Immunology
Lung Health (Pulmonology)
Pediatric Allergy
Pediatric Lung Health (Pulmonology)

Locations:
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center – West County

Samantha Johnson, MSN, APRN, CPNP

Pediatric Allergy

Locations:
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center – West County
Washington University Specialty Care – North County

Courtney Kaar, MD

Courtney R.J. Kaar, MD

Pediatric Lung Health (Pulmonology)
Sleep Medicine

Locations:
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center – West County

Lila Kertz

Lila C. Kertz, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, AE-C

Pediatric Allergy

Locations:
St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center – West County
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center – South County

Cadence Kuklinski

Cadence Kuklinski, DO

Lung Health (Pulmonology)
Pediatric Lung Health (Pulmonology)

Locations:
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center – West County
Washington University Pediatric Specialty Care – Memorial Hospital Shiloh

Jessica Pittman

Jessica Pittman, MD, MPH

Lung Health (Pulmonology)
Pediatric Lung Health (Pulmonology)

Locations:
St. Louis Children’s Hospital

Brooke I Polk

Brooke I. Polk, MD

Pediatric Allergy

Locations:
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center – West County
Washington University Pediatric Specialty Care – Memorial Hospital Shiloh

Katherine Rivera-Spoljaric

Katherine Rivera-Spoljaric, MD

Lung Health (Pulmonology)
Pediatric Lung Health (Pulmonology)

Locations:
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center – West County
St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center – South County

Ronald C. Rubenstein, MD, PhD

Ronald C. Rubenstein, MD, PhD

Lung Health (Pulmonology)
Pediatric Lung Health (Pulmonology)

Locations:
St. Louis Children’s Hospital