Pulmonology Outcomes
PULMONOLOGY provides award-winning, accredited care with complete diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic lung disease. Our recognitions and innovations speak to our high-level care for pediatric patients with common, complex or rare conditions.
Outcomes
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Pulmonology Service Chief
“Arkansas Children’s has had tremendous recent growth and expansion of both the clinical and the scientific mission to help improve children’s health in Arkansas. I’m proud of how our whole team is motivated to make a difference for pediatric patients in the state, regionally and nationwide. Our pulmonary and sleep team is seizing this opportunity to help children with lung diseases and sleep disorders change their lives for the better.”
Jennifer S. Guimbellot, M.D., Ph.D
- Pediatric pulmonologist and chief of pulmonology and sleep medicine at Arkansas Children’s - James H. Hamlen II Endowed Chair in Pediatric Pulmonology - Associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
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“By the Numbers” data for CY23, in line with the latest USNWR Survey, unless otherwise noted.
104.5%
Median FEV1 for CF patients ages 13-17 years of age
450+
unique patients with a diagnosis of rare lung disease seen at least once in the inpatient or outpatient setting by the pediatric pulmonology program in the last year
100%
of children 7-17 met treatment guidelines for CF patients
99%
of eligible patients with neuromuscular weakness disorders had a pulmonary function testing in the last 12 months
100.3%
Median FEV1 for CF patients ages 6-12 years of age
Awards and Achievements
Ranked No. 34, highest-ever ranking, by U.S. News & World Report (2024-25)
Children’s Oncology Group member
Certified Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell Therapy Center
Early-phase clinical trials through POETIC, Beat Childhood Cancer and other industry partnerships
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Little Rock, Springdale
Pulmonology (Sleep Disorders)
Zena B. Ghazala, M.D.
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Little Rock, Springdale
Pulmonology (Sleep Disorders)
John L. Carroll, M.D.
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Little Rock, Springdale
Pulmonology (Sleep Disorders)
Ariel Berlinski, M.D.
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Little Rock, Springdale
Hospitalist
Samah Awad, M.D.
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Little Rock, Springdale
Pulmonology (Sleep Disorders)
Erhan Ararat, M.D.
Clinical Leadership
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Little Rock
Pulmonology (Sleep Disorders)
Praveen Nandamuru, M.D.
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Little Rock, Springdale
Pulmonology (Sleep Disorders)
Astryd A. Menendez, M.D.
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Little Rock, Springdale
Pulmonology (Sleep Disorders)
Supriya Jambhekar, M.D.
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Little Rock, Springdale
Pulmonology (Sleep Disorders)
Kristel Britt Holmblad, M.D.
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Little Rock, Springdale
Pulmonology (Sleep Disorders)
Jennifer S. Guimbellot, M.D., Ph.D.
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Little Rock, Springdale
Pulmonology (Sleep Disorders)
Matthew Pertzborn, M.D.
Little Rock, Springdale
Hematology / Oncology, Hospitalist
Cristyn Nicole Branstetter, M.D.
Little Rock, Springdale
General Pediatrics, Hematology / Oncology
Kevin J. Bielamowicz, M.D.
Little Rock, Springdale
Hematology / Oncology
David L. Becton, M.D.
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Little Rock
Emergency Medicine, Hematology / Oncology
Lauren Elizabeth Appell, M.D
Little Rock, Springdale
General Pediatrics, Hematology / Oncology
Tucker S. Blackledge, M.D.
Little Rock, Springdale
Hematology / Oncology
Michael William Bishop, M.D.
Little Rock, Springdale
Hematology / Oncology, Hospitalist
Cristyn Nicole Branstetter, M.D.
Little Rock, Springdale
General Pediatrics, Hematology / Oncology
Tucker S. Blackledge, M.D.
Little Rock, Springdale
Hematology / Oncology
Michael William Bishop, M.D.
Little Rock, Springdale
General Pediatrics, Hematology / Oncology
David P. Douglass, M.D.
Little Rock, Springdale
Hematology / Oncology
Shelley Elaine Crary, M.D.
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100
Five-year cancer survival rate for patients 18 months or older at diagnosis with Stage L1 or COG stages I-II Neuroblastoma
100
Five-year cancer survival rate for patients (ages 2 to 9 at diagnosis) with acute lymphocytic leukemia
95
Brain tumors/central nervous system surgeries in the last year
58
Brain tumors/central nervous system surgeries in the last year
58
Ranked No. 29 by U.S. News & World Report (2024-25)
Awarded five-year Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Center reaccreditation by the National Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
One of the nation’s largest pediatric respiratory therapy departments
APEX Recognition by the American Association for Respiratory Care
Creation of emergency-use albuterol action plans for schools across Arkansas, with support from the Arkansas Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and Arkansas Medical Society (AMS)
APEX Recognition by the American Association for Respiratory Care
Pulmonology Offers Multidisciplinary Approach to Best Serve Pediatric Patients
Providing holistic care for each patient at Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) in Little Rock starts with a multidisciplinary approach. Learn more about how our pulmonology clinic has perfected it.
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Innovative Program Helps Pediatric Patients Adjust to PAP Therapy
Learn how the Arkansas Children's Pediatric Sleep Disorders Center treats positive airway pressure (PAP).
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NICU, Neurology Transform Newborn Care with Neonatal Neurocritical Care Program
Arkansas Children's Hospital neonatal neurocritical care program is a multidisciplinary effort between neonatology and neurology providing therapeutic hypothermia, or whole-body cooling, to newborns. The specialized team improves survival rates and provides advanced treatments and research opportunities.
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Arkansas Children’s Hospital Leads Alliance with Statewide NICUs, Newborn Nurseries to Promote Best Infant Care
Led by Ashley S. Ross, M.D., our nursery alliance offers training and resources to partner hospitals, focusing on best practices and community health initiatives. Their goal is to learn from each other through collaborative education and support.
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