Folashade Afolabi

Folashade Afolabi, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at UT Southwestern Medical Center, specializing in pediatric pulmonology. She completed her MD, residency, and pulmonology fellowship at UT Southwestern, and is board-certified in Pulmonology by the American Board of Pediatrics. Her clinical practice focuses on chronic cough, chronic lung disease, cystic fibrosis, and pediatric ventilator management.

• Education: BSN from Case Western Reserve University; MD, residency, and fellowship from UT Southwestern Medical Center

Her research explores pediatric respiratory conditions, including ventilator optimization for children, probiotic-related pneumonia, and vaping-induced lung toxicity. She actively contributes to professional organizations such as the American Thoracic Society and the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Dr. Afolabi’s work bridges clinical practice and research, addressing both acute and chronic respiratory challenges in pediatric populations.