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Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine

We believe that the best care for our patients involves intensive multidisciplinary collaboration. We also believe that successful outcomes are directly related to educating our patients and their families.

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MUSC Children's Health Ranked #48 for Pediatric Pulmonology & Lung Surgery

MUSC Children's Health pediatric pulmonology & lung surgery program is ranked No. 48 nationally in the 2026–2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals rankings.

Services We Provide

  • Asthma care and education
  • Fiberoptic bronchoscopy
  • Transbronchial biopsy
  • Comprehensive pediatric pulmonary function lab including exercise testing

  • Management of chronic lung diseases, including patients requiring home ventilators
  • Fully equipped sleep laboratory
  • Virtual consultation by video
  • 24/7 access to our Pulmonary providers

Conditions We Treat

  • Allergies
  • Asthma
  • Breathing Disorders
  • Bronchopulmonary dysplasia
  • Chronic respiratory failure

  • Chronic cough
  • Cystic fibrosis
  • Interstitial lung disease
  • Obstructive sleep apnea and sleep disordered breathing
  • Restrictive lung disease

Meet the Team

Our respiratory team includes:

  • Board-certified pediatric pulmonologists
  • Thoracic surgeons experienced in lung and airway procedures
  • Pathologists specializing in lung pathology
  • Pediatric radiologists with extensive experience in pulmonary disease
  • Excellent intensivists with expertise in ventilator management
  • Respiratory therapists specialized in pediatric pulmonary function testing and education
Rachael Sims

Rachael Sims, PNP-PC

4.9/5.0 - 37 rating
Specialties
  • Pediatric Pulmonology
Locations (3)
  • Ladson, SC
  • Mount Pleasant, SC
  • North Charleston, SC
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Cheryl Kerrigan

Cheryl Kerrigan, PNP

4.9/5.0 - 48 rating
Specialties
  • Pediatric Pulmonology
Locations (2)
  • Mount Pleasant, SC
  • North Charleston, SC
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Chung Lee

Chung Lee, M.D., Ph.D.

5/5.0 - 58 rating
Specialties
  • Pediatric Pulmonology
Locations (3)
  • Ladson, SC
  • Mount Pleasant, SC
  • North Charleston, SC
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Find a Location

MUSC Children's Health Sleep Disorders Program at Summey Medical Pavilion

Address
MUSC Children's Health R. Keith Summey Medical Pavilion
2250 Mall Drive
Summey Medical Pavilion, 1st Floor
North Charleston, SC 29406
Hours
Specialties
  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Pediatric Sleep Medicine
Contact
call(843) 792-1414 Schedule an Appointment

MUSC Children's Health Pulmonary Medicine at Summey Medical Pavilion

Address
MUSC Children's Health R. Keith Summey Medical Pavilion
2250 Mall Drive
Summey Medical Pavilion
North Charleston, SC 29406
Hours
Specialties
  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Pediatric Sleep Medicine
Contact
call(843) 876-0444 Schedule an Appointment

MUSC Children's Health Sleep Disorders Program - University Medical Center Extension

Address
MUSC Health University Medical Center
165 Ashley Avenue
University Medical Center Extension, 7th Floor, Unit C
Charleston, SC 29425
Hours
Specialties
  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Pediatric Sleep Medicine
Contact
call(843) 792-1414 Schedule an Appointment
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