Dr. Alfin G. Vicencio-Iv

As a child, I spent a lot of time in doctor’s offices and emergency departments with symptoms of asthma, and I learned early on how important it is to trust your doctor. The physicians who cared for me during that time inspired me to become a pediatrician and to specialize in pulmonology.While I have a special passion for treating children with asthma, I also have expertise in a variety of other pulmonary diseases, including lung conditions that affect premature newborn infants and chronic respiratory conditions that extend into adolescence. I believe that providing quality health care depends on a close collaboration between my patients, their families, and me. The relationships we form are one of the most rewarding parts of my job.My focus on caring for children from disadvantaged backgrounds stems from my social pediatrics residency training. I completed my pediatric pulmonary fellowship training at Columbia and have been part of the pediatric pulmonary team here for more than ten years. I can attest to how committed our team is to providing the best care for children with pulmonary disease.I also spend a significant portion of my time on childhood asthma research. Our research team is interested in understanding and addressing the environmental factors that contribute to childhood asthma, particularly in urban communities. We have received funding for our research from the National Institutes of Health, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and a number of other organizations. We publish our work in scientific journals and present at international conferences—all with the goal of ensuring that children in our communities can breathe well and live active, healthy lives. Dr. Lovinsky-Desir is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Asthma, Asthma in Children, COVID-19, and Cerebral Hypoxia. Dr. Lovinsky-Desir is board certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Pulmonology. Dr. Lovinsky-Desir is currently accepting new patients.

Megan Januska is a Pediatric Pulmonologist practicing medicine in Paramus, New Jersey. Dr. Januska is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ciliary Dyskinesia-Bronchiectasis, Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD), Cystic Fibrosis, Hyperlysinemia, and Endoscopy.

Ada Lee is a Pediatric Pulmonologist practicing medicine in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Lee is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Asthma, Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD), Ciliary Dyskinesia-Bronchiectasis, and Congenital Unilateral Pulmonary Hypoplasia. Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

Laura Conrad is a Pediatric Pulmonologist practicing medicine in Paramus, New Jersey. Dr. Conrad is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Asthma and Stridor. Dr. Conrad is currently accepting new patients.

My interest in pediatric pulmonology stems from my early pediatric training, where I first learned about the wide spectrum of respiratory diseases that affect children. I recognized the unique opportunity I would have as a pulmonologist to make a difference in young people's lives. During a pediatric pulmonology fellowship at Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles, I developed a strong foundation in a variety of respiratory issues, and in my current practice I diagnose and treat children of all ages with lung conditions including asthma, chronic lung disorders of infancy, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, interstitial lung diseases, pulmonary hypoplasia, obstructive sleep apnea, obesity-related pulmonary diseases, and pulmonary dysfunction in musculoskeletal disorders. My patients come from diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and I strive to provide culturally sensitive and evidence-based clinical care.At Columbia, I am part of a team with unique expertise with performing pulmonary function and exercise physiology tests to assess our patients. We also work closely with other specialties to manage children and adolescents with complex conditions.I am also involved in research and educational activities. I have studied long-term pulmonary complications in children with sickle cell disease and congenital diaphragmatic hernia, as well as in those who are undergoing cancer therapy or stem cell transplantation. I am member of national committees and networks of experts who study rare lung disorders. I am engaged in clinical trials of new drug therapies for children with interstitial lung diseases, and am also actively engaged in pediatric asthma research. Additionally, I lead the pulmonology fellowship training program here at Columbia, through which we teach and train the next generation of physicians to become future leaders in pediatric pulmonology. Dr. De is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), Anemia, Asthma, Bronchitis, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. De is board certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Pulmonology. Dr. De is currently accepting new patients.

Pamela Mukhatiyar is a Pediatric Pulmonologist practicing medicine in Paterson, New Jersey. Dr. Mukhatiyar is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Asthma, Cystic Fibrosis, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), and Laryngomalacia. Dr. Mukhatiyar is currently accepting new patients.