Nicholas Avdimiretz, MD

My approach to patient care starts with a patient- and family-centered point of view. I strive to understand the child and family's goals, including what they wish to accomplish in the future and what their priorities of care are. I can then align our care with their goals. For some of our patients and families, going through the process of complex care needs like lung transplant can be a very emotional time. I want them to know that we are here with them every step of the way.

I am so inspired by the resilience I see in children with lung diseases. Some of the kids we see have experienced trouble breathing and other respiratory symptoms for their entire life, and it is amazing to see them thrive even in the face of adversity. I want to help them achieve the best quality of life that they can.

I am proud to be working with an expert team to help develop best practices for lung transplant, end-stage lung diseases, cystic fibrosis, aerodigestive conditions, and other lung disorders. My goal is to follow standards of care set by experts worldwide and to study how best to care for these patients, so they can ultimately achieve their life goals.