Overview
Dinesh Pillai, MD, is a pediatric pulmonologist at Children's National and the Co-Director of the Severe Asthma Clinic and Program. He earned a bachelor's degree from Washington University at St. Louis, and a medical degree from St. George’s University. He completed a residency at The Infants and Children’s Hospital of Brooklyn at Maimonides Medical Center. After his residency, Dr. Pillai completed a pediatric pulmonary medicine fellowship at Children's National in 2009. Dr. Pillai is the recipient of the NIH K12 Lung and Genomics Career Development Award. He is Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Integrative Systems Biology at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He is an investigator in the Center for Genetic Medicine Research at the Children's National Research Institute. His research interests include identifying genetic modifiers in airway inflammation and asthma and his clinical interests are in asthma, complicated pneumonia and interstitial lung disease.
Dr. Pillai is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma, Chronic Cough, Bronchitis, and Obesity in Children.
Dr. Pillai is board certified in Pediatric Pulmonology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2010 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2007. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 48 peer reviewed articles.
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111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20010
1801 Mississippi Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC 20020
111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, Washington, DC 20010
7125 13th Place Northwest, Washington, DC 20012
111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, Washington, DC 20010
111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, Washington, DC 20010
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Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Dr. J. Michael Collaco is a professor of pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His clinical specialty is pediatric pulmonary medicine, including chronic lung disease of premature infants, lung disease in medically complex patients including ventilators and tracheostomies, hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia, aerodigestive disorders, and general pediatric pulmonary conditions. He sees patients inpatient and outpatient at Johns Hopkins (East Baltimore campus), inpatient and outpatient at Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital, and inpatient at Kennedy Krieger Institute. Dr. Collaco attended Yale University for undergraduate studies and received his M.D. and M.S. (Anatomy) from Case Western University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He completed his pediatric residency, pediatric pulmonary fellowship, M.B.A., M.P.H., and Ph.D. (Clinical Epidemiology) at the Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Collaco joined the Johns Hopkins faculty in 2008. His primary research interest is in the epidemiology of pediatric respiratory diseases, with a focus on environmental risk factors for cystic fibrosis and bronchopulmonary dysplasia as well as a special interest in the effects of secondhand smoke and electronic cigarette emissions. He has published over 140 peer-reviewed articles. Dr. Collaco is a member of the Cystic Fibrosis Research Development Center and the Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia Center of Excellence. He has been recognized by Johns Hopkins with the John C. Hume Scholarship, the Francis F. Schwentker Research Award, and the Robert Dyar Award. Dr. Collaco is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Collaco is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Cystic Fibrosis, Pulmonary Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Collaco is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.
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Albert Faro is a Pediatric Pulmonologist practicing medicine in Nottingham, Maryland. Dr. Faro is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Fibrosis, Cerebral Hypoxia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Dinesh K. Pillai
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Dinesh K. Pillai?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Dinesh K. Pillai by calling their office at 202-476-3194. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Dinesh K. Pillai a top-rated expert for Asthma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Dinesh K. Pillai is classified as an Distinguished expert for Asthma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Dinesh K. Pillai specialize in?
While Dr. Dinesh K. Pillai is a Pediatric Pulmonology, they have specific expertise in Asthma, Chronic Cough, and Bronchitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Pulmonology.
Does Dr. Dinesh K. Pillai participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Dinesh K. Pillai has published 48 articles and abstracts on conditions like Asthma. You can view a list of Dr. Dinesh K. Pillai's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Dinesh K. Pillai accept my insurance?
Dr. Dinesh K. Pillai accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 202-476-3194 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- AsthmaDr. Pillai isDistinguished. Learn about Asthma.
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- Chronic CoughDr. Pillai isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- Experienced
- Acquired TracheomalaciaDr. Pillai isExperienced. Learn about Acquired Tracheomalacia.
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Pillai isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- Birt-Hogg-Dube SyndromeDr. Pillai isExperienced. Learn about Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome.
- Branchiootorenal SyndromeDr. Pillai isExperienced. Learn about Branchiootorenal Syndrome.
- BronchitisDr. Pillai isExperienced. Learn about Bronchitis.
- Bronchogenic CystDr. Pillai isExperienced. Learn about Bronchogenic Cyst.