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"I believe close collaboration between TIP and a pediatric pulmonologist makes a significant difference for these groups of patients, and by treating food and environmental allergies and asthma simultaneously, we can make a great impact on these patients' lives."

Dr. Mohtasham completed her pediatric pulmonary fellowship at the Pediatric Pulmonary Division at Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami. In 2008, she joined the Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, where she cared for complex pulmonary cases, including asthma, cystic fibrosis, BPD, PCD, ILD, technology-dependent children, sleep disorders, and pre- and post-lung transplant patients until 2020.

"It's been a pretty positive experience [collaborating with FAI]. At first, I was referred patients who had already undergone workups or started treatment, but as more providers at FAI become familiar with me, they're now sending patients directly to me!"

Dr. Omar Yamak, M.D. a respected Allergist completed his Allergy and Immunology Fellowship at Children’s Hospital of Michigan/Detroit Medical Center and his General Pediatrics Residency at Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters and Eastern Virginia Medical School. Dr. Yamak earned his Medical Doctor degree from American University of the Caribbean, School of Medicine and holds a Bachelor of Science in General Biology from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.