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CF Center Team
As with any complex chronic progressive clinical problem, a wide range of clinical specialists is needed to provide optimum care for CF patients and at any age. The Minnesota Cystic Fibrosis Center care team has broad-based clinical and scientific expertise, meeting the challenge of successfully diagnosing, treating, teaching, and performing research to understand and control all of the potential complications of CF. This CF care team after 40 years of evolution now defines the full range of resources that are needed to provide comprehensive and cost effective care for cystic fibrosis. Pediatric CF Program Providers - Terri Laguna, MD Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, board certified in Pediatric Pulmonology; joined our CF Team in 2008
- James Phillips, MD Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, board certified in Pediatric Pulmonology; research is focussed on staphylococcoal infections in CF
- Warren E. Regelmann, MD
CF Center Co-Director, Pediatric CF Program Director
Clinical CF care provider since 1980; a specialist in Pediatrics, Pediatric Pulmonology, and Pediatric Infectious diseases; recognized widely for his work on CF lung infections and antibiotic therapy - Carlye Tomczyk, BSN, MS, CPNP Pediatric Pulmonary Nurse Practitioner and CF Educator; joined our CF Team in January 2008.
Adult CF Program Providers - Joanne Billings, MD, MPH Specialist in Internal Medicine; recently completed a fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Minnesota; completed a Masters in Public Health; current research investigates the role of sex hormones in CF and their impact on CF lung disease
- Jordan M. Dunitz, MD
CF Center Co-Director, Adult CF Program Director Specialist in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine; special interest in all aspects of lung transplantation in CF patients. - Robert Kempainen, MD Specialist in Internal Medicine; clinical research interests include gastroesophageal reflux disease and sinusitis in patients with cystic fibrosis
- Bryan Williams, MD, PhD Specialist in Internal Medicine; joined the CF Team in 2009; research focuses on host response to bacterial metabolism found in the infectious milieu of the CF lung
- LyNette Rasmussen, CNP Adult nurse practitioner joined the CF Team in Fall 2005
Senior Advisor to the CF Center- Warren J. Warwick, MD Professor of Pediatrics, Biomedical Engineering and Medical Physics, Annalisa Marzotto Professor of Cystic Fibrosis Patient Care. CF Center Senior Advisor, has worked with CF since 1960
Return to top Affiliated CF Specialists - Antoinette M. Moran, MD Pediatric Endocrinology; a recognized world leader in the field of cystic fibrosis related diabetes mellitus (CFRD); leads a national multicenter trial of the use of diabetes therapy to improve muscle mass in CF patients with abnormal glucose tolerance
- Sarah Jane Schwarzenberg, MD Pediatric Gastroenterology; a distinguished international expert in liver disease in cystic fibrosis; has been working with CF for 25 years
- Frank Rimell, MD ENT expert in treating CF-related sinus complications
Return to top Ancillary Services - CF Lung Transplantation Coordinator; Mary Jo Larson, RN, BSN
- Clinical Nurse Coordinators:
- Adult In-Patient: Ellie Ratts, RN
- Adult Out-Patient: Sandy McAllister, RN
- Pediatric Out-patient: Marijo Link, RN
- Clinical Psychologists
- Pediatric Neuropsychologist: Chris Boys, PhD
- Clinical Research Nurse Coordinators:
- Brooke Noren, BSN
- Cindy Williams, CRTT, RCP
- Patricia Grover, RN
- Denise Stacklie, RRT, CPFT
- Dietitian (Pediatric): Kathleen Schissel, RD
- Dietitian (Adult): Amanda Stommes, RD
- Genetic Counselors:
- Amy Powers, CGC
- Chelsea Anttila, CGC
- Patient Care Coordinators: (maintain communication with patients between clinic visits)
- Evelyn McKee, LPN
- Karen Reigstad, RN, BSN
- Respiratory Therapist : Ann Hazelwood, CRRT
- Social Work (Adult): Meg Benefield, LICSW
- Social Work (Pediatric): Amany Rifai, LISCW
Ancillary Support - CF Center Clinical Office Specialist: Tracy Killoren
- CF Database Manager: Bonnie Holme, BS
- Pulmonary Function Lab Manager: Ione Brown, BS
Parent Advocacy and Advisory Council The Parent Advocacy and Advisory Council (PAAC) was formed as part of a quality initiative program to improve the care each patient receives. This group is dedicated to making sure that parents' input is heard. You may contact PAAC at mnpaac@yahoo.com Return to top
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