FernandoAUrregoMD

Pediatric Pulmonology • San Francisco, CA

Chronic Lung Disease of Prematurity and Infancy, Cystic Fibrosis Pulmonology, Pediatric Asthma Pulmonology

Pediatric Pulmonologist

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Office
1825 4th Street
San Francisco, CA 94158
Phone+1 504-428-6901
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Education & Training

Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical MedicineMPH, 2019 - 2021
University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemFellowship, Pediatric Pulmonology, 2003 - 2006
University of Tennessee College of Medicine at ChattanoogaResidency, Pediatrics, 2000 - 2003
Juan N. Corpas School of MedicineClass of 1998

Certifications & Licensure

FL State Medical License 2004 - 2026
TN State Medical License 2020 - 2024
CA State Medical License 2022 - 2024
LA State Medical License 2007 - 2023
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Pulmonology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow (FAAP) American Academy of Pediatrics

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Comparison Between Pediatricians and Physicians in Other Medical Specialties in Promoting Smoking Cessation in the Clinic.
Mary Vetter, Katharine Thomas, Alaa Mohammed, Fernando Urrego> ;Ochsner Journal. 2018 Jan 1
4 citations
Electronic Heath Record Prompts May Increase Screening for Secondhand Smoke Exposure.
Katharine Thomas, Steve Kisely, Fernando Urrego> ;Clinical Pediatrics. 2018 Jan 1
1 citations
Increasing Pediatricians’ Smoking Cessation Promotion and Knowledge of the Smoking Cessation Trust
Katharine Thomas, Steve Kisely, Fernando Urrego> ;Clinical Pediatrics. 2017 May 1
4 citations
Are Pediatricians Diagnosing Obese Children
Katharine Thomas, Fernando Urrego> ;Ochsner Journal. 2017 Jan 1
A tale of smoking cessation promotion: The utilization of a children's book to increase screening and counseling in the pediatric clinic
Katharine Thomas, Steve Kisely, Fernando Urrego> ;Clinical Pediatrics. 2017 Jan 5
6 citations
Pediatricians' Confidence and Behaviors in Smoking Cessation Promotion and Knowledge of the Smoking Cessation Trust.
Katharine Hall, Steve Kisely, Mariella Gastanaduy, Fernando Urrego> ;Ochsner Journal. 2016 Jan 1
5 citations
The Use of Pediatrician Interventions to Increase Smoking Cessation Counseling Among Smoking Caregivers: A Systematic Review
Katharine Hall, Steve Kisely, Fernando Urrego> ;Clinical Pediatrics. 2016 Feb 28
4 citations
The Smoking Cessation Trust Program of Louisiana: The Pediatrician's Role in Identifying and Referring Eligible Caregivers
Katharine Hall, Allison L. Egger, Charmanne Dezara, Steve Kisely, Fernando Urrego> ;Ochsner Journal. 2015 Sep 1
6 citations
Evaluation of Pediatricians' Adherence to Tobacco Prevention, Control, and Treatment Guidelines Before and After an Educational Outreach Program
Timothy Beaty, Adriana Dornelles, Terese Sahuque, Fernando Urrego> ;Ochsner Journal. 2013 Sep 21
Wandering Pneumonia, Recurrent Hemoptysis, and Anemia in a Child With Sickle Cell Trait
Aman Chauhan, Fernando Urrego, Raj Warrier> ;Clinical Pediatrics. 2013 Feb 17
12 citations
Combined effects of chronic nicotine and acute virus exposure on neurotrophin expression in rat lung.
Fernando Urrego, Mario Scuri, Alexander Auais, Lida Mohtasham, Giovanni Piedimonte> ;Pediatric Pulmonology. 2009 Nov 1
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Press Mentions

Hamilton County Health Officials Continue to Expand Vaccination Efforts as Delta Variant LoomsJune 24th, 2021
Hamilton County Health Officials Continue Push for Vaccinations as Delta Variant LoomsJune 24th, 2021
Chattanooga Nears Finish Line of at-Home COVID-19 Testing ChallengeJune 16th, 2021
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