KathrynAkongMD

Pediatric Pulmonology • San Diego, CA

Cystic Fibrosis Pulmonology, Pediatric Asthma Pulmonology, Pediatric Bronchoscopy

Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, UC San Diego Sch. of Medicine

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Office
3020 Childrens Way
San Diego, CA 92123
Phone+1 858-309-6300

Fax+1 858-309-6301

Education & Training

University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Pulmonology, 2009 - 2012
University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, 2005 - 2009
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineClass of 2005

Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 2006 - 2026
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Pulmonology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Changing Epidemiology of Pediatric Pulmonary Exacerbations in Cystic Fibrosis.
Yaron Fireizen, Mohamoud Ahmed, Timothy Vigers, Kathryn Akong, Julie Ryu
Pediatric Pulmonology. 2025-03-01
A Three-year Longitudinal Assessment of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Antibiotic Susceptibility in Children With Cystic Fibrosis in the Era of Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane C...
Dayna Stout, John S Bradley, Yaron Fireizen, Kathryn Akong, Nanda Ramchandar
The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal. 2025-03-01
Is it time to end race and ethnicity adjustment for pediatric pulmonary function tests?
Amy L Non, Kathryn Akong, Douglas J Conrad
Pediatric Pulmonology. 2024-12-01