Iris A Perez

Iris A Perez, MD is an Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, affiliated with Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). Her work focuses on congenital respiratory disorders, particularly Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome (CCHS), sleep-disordered breathing, and advanced ventilation strategies.

Dr. Perez’s research emphasizes translational studies in pediatric pulmonology, including diaphragm pacing systems, PHOX2B gene mutation analysis, and management of complex respiratory cases. She has published extensively on CCHS phenotypes, sleep physiology in genetic syndromes, and clinical challenges in ventilator-dependent patients.

Her publications highlight innovations in noninvasive ventilation, transitional care for adolescents with chronic respiratory conditions, and device-related complications in neuromuscular disorders. Key themes include autonomic dysfunction, genetic comorbidities, and improving outcomes for patients requiring lifelong respiratory support.

Dr. Perez’s work bridges clinical practice and research, addressing gaps in care for rare respiratory syndromes. Her studies often involve multidisciplinary teams and emphasize safety protocols for ventilator-dependent children and adults.