Overview
Dr. Shean Aujla recently joined the MUSC family as the director of pediatric pulmonology and sleep medicine. She received her M.D. from MUSC and completed her pediatric residency at the University of Connecticut. Her fellowship was completed at the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh where she remained on faculty for eight years before moving to Charleston. During her time in Pittsburgh, Dr. Aujla worked in a severe asthma clinic for children that she helped to create. She also took care of several tracheostomy/ventilator-dependent children and patients with complex airway problems. She is skilled at flexible bronchoscopy which allows her to look into the airways of her patients to see if there are problems causing their respiratory symptoms. Here at MUSC, Dr. Aujla sees patients with all respiratory problems, including asthma, chronic cough, cystic fibrosis, lung disease of prematurity, and tracheostomy/ventilator-dependent children. She is excited to be back at MUSC and looks forward to helping our region's children with pulmonary disease feel better and get better.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Asthma, Laryngomalacia, Congenital Unilateral Pulmonary Hypoplasia, and Megalencephaly-Capillary Malformation Syndrome.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Aujla is currently accepting new patients.
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2705 Highway 17, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
Clinical Research
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. Sylvia Szentpetery recently joined the MUSC family as director of the Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Center. She received her medical degree from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. She went on to complete her pediatric residency at the University of Virginia and her pulmonology fellowship at the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. She is skilled in flexible bronchoscopy as well as evaluation through pulmonary function testing, which both aid in the diagnosis of lung disease. At MUSC, Dr. Szentpetery sees patients with any and all respiratory problems, including cystic fibrosis, asthma, chronic cough, chronic lung disease of prematurity, and recurrent pneumonia. She is excited to join MUSC and is committed to helping the region's children and their families breathe and live better. Dr. Szentpetery is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Fibrosis, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Asthma, and PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum. Dr. Szentpetery is currently accepting new patients.
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Concetta Riva is a Pediatric Pulmonologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sleepwalking (Somnambulism), Acrofacial Dysostosis Weyers Type, Acrofacial Dysostosis Nager Type, and Acrodysostosis. Dr. Riva is currently accepting new patients.
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Cheryl Kerrigan is a pediatric nurse practitioner in the Pediatric Pulmonary Division at MUSC. She earned her master's degree in nursing from the University of Virginia in 2002 and is certified as a pediatric nurse practitioner by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. Cheryl has worked in pediatric pulmonary at MUSC since 2003 and is also adjunct faculty in the College of Nursing. Cheryl takes care of children with a variety of pulmonary disorders, including asthma, recurrent pneumonia, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and cystic fibrosis. She has a special clinical interest in newborn screening for cystic fibrosis and helping adolescents transition to adult care. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Fibrosis, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), and Asthma. Dr. Kerrigan is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shean J. Aujla
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shean J. Aujla?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shean J. Aujla by calling their office at 843-876-0444. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shean J. Aujla a top-rated expert for Asthma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shean J. Aujla is classified as an Experienced 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. Shean J. Aujla specialize in?
While Dr. Shean J. Aujla is a Pediatric Pulmonology, they have specific expertise in Asthma, Laryngomalacia, and Congenital Unilateral Pulmonary Hypoplasia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Pulmonology.
Does Dr. Shean J. Aujla participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shean J. Aujla has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Asthma. You can view a list of Dr. Shean J. Aujla's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Shean J. Aujla accept my insurance?
Dr. Shean J. Aujla accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-876-0444 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- AsthmaDr. Aujla isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- Cantu SyndromeDr. Aujla isExperienced. Learn about Cantu Syndrome.
- Congenital Unilateral Pulmonary Hypoplasia
- Hemi 3 SyndromeDr. Aujla isExperienced. Learn about Hemi 3 Syndrome.
- LaryngomalaciaDr. Aujla isExperienced. Learn about Laryngomalacia.
- Marshall-Smith SyndromeDr. Aujla isExperienced. Learn about Marshall-Smith Syndrome.
- Megalencephaly-Capillary Malformation Syndrome
- Mosaic Monosomy 22Dr. Aujla isExperienced. Learn about Mosaic Monosomy 22.
- Perlman SyndromeDr. Aujla isExperienced. Learn about Perlman Syndrome.
- Simpson-Golabi-Behmel SyndromeDr. Aujla isExperienced. Learn about Simpson-Golabi-Behmel Syndrome.