Our History

Georgia Pediatric Pulmonology was founded in 1987 by Dr. Peter Scott. The rapid growth of Metro-Atlanta and the ongoing addition of excellent clinicians who provide quality care to children with breathing disorders, have led to the success and expansion of Georgia Pediatric Pulmonology Associates, which now is the largest private pediatric pulmonology practice in the United States. We are proud to provide the community with the services of 12 pediatric pulmonologists and an allergist. Recent additions to our pediatric sleep disorders group include two physicians, both of whom are board certified in sleep medicine.

Our physicians are assisted by an experienced group of mid-level providers – a pediatric nurse practitioner and seven physician assistants – who have graduate degrees in their fields and specialized training in the care of children with breathing problems. Our clinical support staff includes registered nurses, respiratory therapists, pulmonary laboratory technicians and medical assistants, all of whom are dedicated to the care of our patients. Throughout our practice, from the front desk and business office to our clinical area, we are committed to hiring a staff that supports our mission to provide the best care possible for children with respiratory disease.

Our Mission

The physicians and staff of Georgia Pediatric Pulmonology Associates provide exceptional subspecialty care for children with respiratory conditions in our community, state and region.

This care is provided in an efficient and cost-effective manner through accurate diagnosis, appropriate medical management, patient and family education and coordinated case management.

In partnership with other health care providers, we are committed to providing extraordinary service to our patients and families in an environment that fosters communication, promotes wellness and enhances community outreach.

Our Caring Professionals

Georgia Pediatric Pulmonology Associates is staffed by board-certified physicians who have completed extensive training in all aspects of pediatric/adolescent respiratory disorders. Our physicians are assisted by a staff of mid-level providers (pediatric nurse practitioners and physician assistants) who have graduate degrees in their field and specialized training in the care of children with breathing problems. Our clinical support staff includes registered nurses, respiratory therapists and medical assistants all of whom are dedicated to the care of infants, children and adolescents. Throughout our office, from the front desk to our business office, we are committed to hiring staff who support our mission to provide the best care for children with respiratory disease.

Our Services

Our goal at Georgia Pediatric Pulmonology Associates is to assist busy primary care providers in the outpatient and hospital management of challenging pulmonary cases by providing an accessible, complete range of consultative and diagnostic services. With our focus on caring for children from birth through the teen years, the expertise of GPPA’s physicians and staff includes:

• Acute and chronic upper airway obstruction
• Acute pneumonia/complicated pneumonia with pleural effusion
• Acute respiratory distress
• Apnea of prematurity/infancy
• Asthma
• Bronchiolitis
• Bronchopulmonary dysplasia
• Chronic respiratory insufficiency due to chronic lung and neuromuscular diseases
  
• Congenital lung anomalies
  
• Cystic fibrosis
  
• Evaluation of recurrent pneumonia
  
• Interstitial lung disease
  
• Non-invasive mechanical ventilation
  
• Obstructive sleep apnea
  
• Sleep disorders
  
• Suspected foreign body aspiration
  
• Tracheostomy care and management

Our Partners

Through the medical facilities of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and adjunct health care providers, our patients have access to the full scope of resources essential to diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disorders. These include –

• Full diagnostic laboratory and testing facilities, including complete pulmonary function testing, measurement of diffusion capacity, pulmonary exercise testing, evaluation of airway hyperresponsiveness, pediatric flexible bronchoscopy and bronchoalveolar lavage.
• Specialized clinics and services in cystic fibrosis, pulmonary aspects of sickle cell disease, airway disorders (including tracheostomy management) and technology dependent pulmonary care, tailoring programs and treatment to individual patient needs.
• Pediatric Sleep Disorders Laboratory, which is fully accredited by the American Sleep Disorders Association.

• Our physicians have privileges at:
  • Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at:
    • Scottish Rite
    • Egleston
    • Hughes Spalding
  • Columbus Regional Hospital