Catherine Sheils

Dr. Catherine Sheils is a Senior Associate Physician in Pediatrics at Boston Children's Hospital Division of Pulmonary Medicine and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. She specializes in pediatric pulmonology with clinical focus on bronchopulmonary dysplasia, congenital diaphragmatic hernia, and cystic fibrosis.

Her research examines respiratory outcomes in pediatric populations, particularly environmental impacts on respiratory health and healthcare disparities. Recent publications investigate vaping-related lung injury, air pollution effects on chronic lung conditions, and long-term outcomes of congenital diaphragmatic hernia survivors.

Dr. Sheils directs clinical programs including the Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Program and Tuberculosis Program, contributing to improved diagnostic and management strategies for pediatric respiratory conditions.