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Nicholas Avdimiretz, MD, Pediatric Pulmonology, Palo Alto, CA

NicholasAvdimiretzMD

Pediatric Pulmonology Palo Alto, CA

Cystic Fibrosis Pulmonology, Pediatric Bronchoscopy, Pediatric Lung Failure and Lung Transplantation

Clinical Associate Professor - Division of Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine, Stanford University

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  • Office

    725 Welch Rd
    Palo Alto, CA 94304
    Phone+1 650-497-8000

Summary

  • Dr. Nicholas Avdimiretz is a pediatric pulmonologist in Palo Alto, CA and is affiliated with Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford University. Dr. Avdimiretz is currently Medical Director of the Pediatric Lung and Heart-Lung Transplant Program at Stanford University. He received his medical degree from the University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine, and completed his pediatrics residency at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Canada. Dr. Avdimiretz completed his pediatric pulmonary fellowship and lung transplant fellowship at the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, Canada. He worked at the Stollery Children’s Hospital ultimately as pediatric lung transplant medical lead. He specializes in advanced lung disease and pediatric lung transplantation, pediatric bronchoscopy, cystic fibrosis, and aerodigestive disorders. Dr. Avdimiretz has authored more than 13 publications, 1 book chapter, and has over 80 citations.

Education & Training

  • Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), University of Toronto
    Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), University of TorontoPediatric Lung Transplant, 2018 - 2019
  • Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), University of Toronto
    Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), University of TorontoFRCPC, Pediatric Pulmonary, 2016 - 2018
  • Stollery Children's Hospital, University of Alberta
    Stollery Children's Hospital, University of AlbertaFRCPC, Pediatrics, 2013 - 2016
  • University of Alberta
    University of AlbertaClass of 2013
  • McGill University
    McGill UniversityBSc, Physiology, Great Distinction, 2005 - 2009

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2022 - 2026
  • College of Physicians & Surgeons of AlbertaCPSA Certification
  • Royal College of Physicians of CanadaFellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Novel Bridge to Recovery: Right Ventricular Assist Device for Primary Graft Dysfunction in Pediatric Lung Transplantation
    Nicholas Avdimiretz, Jennifer Conway, Charles Larson, Gonzalo G. Guerra, Devilliers Jonker, Angela Bates, Holger Buccholz, Allison Carroll, The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation, 4/2022
  • Phase-Resolved Functional Lung (PREFUL) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Ventilation Mapping in Children Born Prematurely with and Without Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (...
    Samal Munidasa, Brandon Zanette, N. Abdeen, Sherri L. Katz, Eyal Jacobi, Nicholas Avdimiretz, Theo J. Moraes, Giles Santyr, American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 5/2021
  • Passenger Lymphocyte Syndrome in a Pediatric Lung Transplant Recipient with Previous Bone Marrow Transplantation
    Nicholas Avdimiretz, Melinda P. Solomon, The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation, 4/2021
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Press Mentions

  • Heart-Lung Transplant Patient Going Strong, Reaching Dreams at 16-Year Mark
    Heart-Lung Transplant Patient Going Strong, Reaching Dreams at 16-Year MarkAugust 8th, 2024

Other Languages

  • French