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Pulmonary, Allergy & Immunology, Cystic Fibrosis, and Sleep
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The Care We Provide
The Division of Pulmonary Medicine at Emory University Department
of Pediatrics provides comprehensive care to pediatric-age
patients (newborn to 21 years of age) with disorders of the
respiratory system. We offer state of the art clinical services
and the latest breakthroughs in treatment.
The Pulmonary Medicine team provides both inpatient consultative
services at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Egleston
Hospital and outpatient services at the Emory Children’s
Center and the Cystic Fibrosis Center. The Pulmonary, Sleep,
and Cystic Fibrosis clinics see patients at the Cystic Fibrosis
Center. Allergy and Immunology clinics see patients at Emory
Children’s Center. See below for address information.
Our staff specializes in caring for children by the diagnosis
and treatment of the following conditions:
- Airway obstruction
- Aspiration syndromes
- Difficult to treat asthma
- Bronchitis
- Bronchopulmonary dysphasia
- Chronic chest pain
- Chronic pulmonary aspiration syndromes
- Chronic wheezing
- Congenital lung anomalies
- Gastroesophageal reflux with respiratory consequences
- Persistent cough
- Interstitial lung disease
- Pulmonary complications of neurodevelopmental delays
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Recurrent pneumonia
- Ventilator dependency
- Vocal cord dysfunction
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How to Make an Appointment
Our patient coordinators are available to schedule your child’s clinic appointment Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. To
schedule an Emory Children’s Center Clinic appointment, please call us at 404-778-2400, or long distance toll free: 1-866-EMORY MD
(1-866-366-7963). Prior to calling, please have the following information:
- Child’s name
- Date of birth
- Diagnosis or reason for visit
- Referring physician’s name
- Address and phone number
- Insurance coverage (name and ID)
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What to bring to your appointment
Please make sure you bring the following to your appointment:
- Any medical records regarding the current problems including x-rays, lab results and medication names and dosages
- Please download here and bring a completed New Patient Information form
- Insurance cards and referral information
Please allow additional time for parking
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Location and Parking
The Cystic Fibrosis Center is located on the grounds of Emory
University at the intersection of Clifton Road and Houston Mill
Road. It is adjacent to Wachovia Bank. Free parking is available
at the Cystic Fibrosis Center for patients and families who
have an appointment.
The Emory Children's Center Pulmonary and Sleep Clinic
1547 Clifton Road NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30322 (Map)
The Emory Children's Center is located on the grounds of Emory
University, adjacent to the new wing of the Children’s
Healthcare of Atlanta Egleston Hospital.
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Payment Policy and Billing
Payment is expected at the time of the clinic visit. If insurance information is provided and can be verified prior to the visit, the Emory
Children’s Center will file your child’s claim, collecting only the applicable deductible, co-pay or other amount the patient is responsible
for. If not, we will provide a copy of your child’s bill, which you may use to file with your insurance carrier for reimbursement. Please
note that pulmonary function tests are provided by Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and are billed separately.
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