Heidi V. Connolly

Heidi V. Connolly is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Rochester School of Medicine, specializing in sleep disorders in children. She is affiliated with the Sleep & Wellness Center and Golisano Children's Hospital, where she focuses on complex pediatric cases involving craniofacial abnormalities and obesity-related sleep apnea.

• Education: Bachelor's degree from Northwestern University, M.D. from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (1988).
• Training: Residency at Children's Memorial Hospital (1989-1992), Fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care at University of Chicago Hospitals (1992-1995), Fellowship in Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine at Golisano Children's Hospital-University of Rochester (1995-1999).

Dr. Connolly's research spans two decades, primarily investigating sleep-disordered breathing in children with craniofacial abnormalities and obesity. Her work includes clinical trials on adenotonsillectomy efficacy and studies linking sleep disorders to behavioral health in asthmatic children. Early career research focused on oxygen transport physiology and endotoxemia in critical care.

Her publications (1988-2009) cover topics from progesterone pharmacokinetics to modern pediatric sleep medicine. Key trends include interdisciplinary applications of sleep studies, craniofacial interventions, and obesity's impact on respiratory health.

• Scientific Awards:
• Best Doctors in America (2003)
• Best In-Training Abstract, AAP Critical Care Section (1997)
• Edward Livingston Trudeau Scholar, American Lung Association (1997-1998)
• Resident Teacher of the Year (1988-1989)
• Janet M. Glasgow Memorial Citation (1988)

Dr. Connolly is board certified in general pediatrics, pediatric critical care, pediatric pulmonology, and sleep medicine. She is a member of the American Thoracic Society and American Academy of Sleep Medicine, contributing to both clinical practice and research in pediatric respiratory health.