Pediatric Pulmonology Experts at Hackensack Meridian Health
Hackensack Meridian Children's Health pediatric pulmonology specialists provide a depth of experience and compassionate care for complex, often chronic conditions, including asthma, pneumonia, sleep disorders and rare lung diseases.
If you are a patient looking for expert pediatric pulmonary medicine care at Hackensack Meridian Health, please visit our pediatric pulmonology services page to learn about our specialties, find locations, and schedule appointments.
Renowned Pediatric Pulmonologist Joins Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital Team
On September 15, 2025, Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center welcomed board-certified pediatric pulmonologist Alfin G. Vicencio, M.D., as the new chair of the Department of Pediatrics.
Pediatric Pulmonology Leader Brings Bronchoscopy Benefits to Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health
For more than 20 years, interventional bronchoscopy has been used to provide minimally invasive lung and airway diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for adults.
Planned Pediatric Exercise Physiology Lab to Support Advanced Lung Disease Care
The pediatric pulmonology experts at Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center plan to establish a dedicated pediatric exercise physiology lab to expand the team’s ability to diagnose, stratify, and monitor all types of lung disease in children.
Multidisciplinary Clinic Eases Medical Journey for Children with Complex Care Needs
In April 2025, the Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center launched a specialized multidisciplinary clinic for children with medically complex health conditions who require care from multiple medical specialists.
Growing Pediatric Sleep Medicine Program Provides Enhanced Access to Care
In 2018, Hackensack Meridian K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital’s Pediatric Center for Sleep Medicine became the first center in the region to offer comprehensive pediatric sleep diagnostics and treatment.