University of Nebraska Medical Center Department of Pediatrics
Contact Information

University of Nebraska Department of Pediatrics
982165 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, Nebraska 68198-2165
(402) 559-9538
Fax: (402) 559-5137

Section of Pulmonology

Section Chief
John L. Colombo, M.D.
Office Assistant
Carla Burke
Mailing Address

Pediatric Pulmonology and the

Nebraska Regional Cystic Fibrosis Center

985190 Nebraska Medical Center

Omaha, NE 68198-5190

Phone
402-559-6275
Fax
402-559-7062
Email

We provide the highest quality, comprehensive, state-of-the-art, cost-effective care to patients and families affected by pediatric lung disease, including cystic fibrosis; and are the regional resource for education of health care professionals and research.


The Pediatric Pulmonology Center and Nebraska Regional CF Center is a regional referral site for the diagnosis and treatment of infants and children with respiratory disorders and of cystic fibrosis patients of all ages. Here you will find a comprehensive range of services provided by a team of health care professionals. Using state-of-the-art equipment and methods supported by ongoing research, the staff provides diagnosis and treatment for a variety of respiratory conditions, such as:

  • Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (a chronic lung disease of premature infants)
  • Asthma
  • Cystic Fibrosis
  • Recurrent pneumonia
  • Respiratory complications of immune system deficiencies
  • Conditions which show up as chronic cough, wheezing, poor exercise tolerance and shortness of breath
  • Congenital disorders, such as anatomical problems in airways or lungs
  • Sleep disorders in infants and children

 

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This page was last updated on 05/31/2007 by JLN

 

Faculty and Staff

Pediatric Pulmonology/ Cystic Fibrosis Center

 

Chief
John L. Colombo, M.D.
Professor

Physicians
Hari Bandla, M.D.
Associate Professor


Paul H. Sammut, M.D.
Associate Professor


Heather Thomas, M.D.
Assistant Professor

Ancillary Staff
Toni Blazek, A.P.R.N.
Nurse Practitioner


Stacy Millikan, R.N.
Nurse Specialist


Brigid Mordeson, R.D.
Dietician


Patricia Robshaw, R.R.T.
Respiratory Therapist


Laura Romero, M.S.
Social Worker


Sandra Strizek-Raven, R.R.T.
Respiratory Therapist

Research Staff
Timothy Hallberg, M.S.
Research Technologist II


Nancy Hordvik, R.R.T.
Clinical Study Coordinator

Administrative Staff
Dee Acquazzino, B.S.
Clinical Coordinator


Carla Burke
Office Associate