Welcome to the Division of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine
The Division has attained national ranking (ranked among top programs the Respiratory Disorders category from 2009 through 2020 in the U.S. News and World Report surveys of children’s hospitals), and many of the senior faculty are internationally recognized.

Kelan Tantisira, MD
Division Chief
Respiratory Medicine
Current Research
Brainstem Dbh+ Neurons Control Chronic Allergen-Induced Airway Hyperreactivity
February 14, 2024
Ethnic/racial and sex disparities in obstructive sleep apnea among adolescents in southern California
October 1, 2024
Changing Epidemiology of Pediatric Pulmonary Exacerbations in Cystic Fibrosis
March 2025
Meet Our Faculty
Contact Our Division
Mailing Address
3020 Children's Way, Mail Code 5070
San Diego, CA 92123
Physical Address and Phone Number
Rady Children's Health
Medical Office Building, 2nd Floor, North
3030 Children's Way
San Diego, CA 92123
Phone 858-966-5846
Fax 858-966-6491