David R. Hufford, Jr., MD joined Levine Children's Hospital in August 2008. Dr. Hufford is the new Director of Pulmonary Medicine for the Department of Pediatrics. Prior to joining Levine Children's Hospital, Dr. Hufford served as Associate Director of Pediatric Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Toledo Children's Hospital. He was also the Associate Director of the Infant Monitor Program. Dr. Hufford served for two years as President of the Medical Staff at the Toledo Children's Hospital. He was also active in the American Lung Association of Northwest Ohio. Dr. Hufford has published 24 papers and has been an active member in numerous clinical trials. His research interests are in the area of cystic fibrosis, sleep apnea and its relationship to sudden infant death syndrome, chronic lung disease, and the role of flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy in the diagnosis and management of gastroesophageal reflux.

CLINICAL INTERESTS:

Cystic Fibrosis
Sleep apnea and relation to sudden infant death syndrome
Chronic lung disease

EDUCATION:

University of Toledo
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Toledo, OH  

Medical College of Ohio
Medical Degree
Toledo, OH

POST GRADUATE EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Internship and Residency

Medical College of Toledo
Pediatric Internship and Residency, and Chief Resident
Toledo, OH

Fellowship

Medical College of Ohio
Fellowship-Pediatric Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Toledo, OH

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

Board Certified in Pediatrics
     Sub-Board Pulmonary Medicine

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

American Academy of Pediatrics
American College of Chest Physicians
American Thoracic Society
American Association of Sleep Professionals
National Association of Apnea Professionals