Andrew Gelfand

Andrew Gelfand, M.D., is a Physician Scientist at UT Southwestern Medical Center with clinical leadership roles as Chief Medical Officer of Our Children’s House and Chief of the Division of Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine within the Department of Pediatrics. His work bridges clinical practice in pediatric subspecialty hospitals with research on respiratory diseases, neurodevelopmental conditions, and health ethics.

Research Focus:

• Interdisciplinary studies connecting asthma, neurodevelopmental disabilities, and metabolic syndrome
• Health services research on tracheostomy outcomes and patient education
• Ethical frameworks for managing medically complex children in resource-limited scenarios
• Epidemiological analysis of asthma prevalence across environmental and demographic factors

Publication Trends:Recent work spans pediatric respiratory disease mechanisms, large-scale epidemiological studies on asthma comorbidities, and ethical challenges in healthcare delivery. His research integrates clinical practice with population health insights.

Professional Roles:

• Chief Medical Officer, Our Children’s House
• Chief of Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine, Children’s Health
• Division Chief, Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine