Introduction
Dr. Ajay Kasi is a pediatric pulmonologist at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Emory University School of Medicine. He is the Medical Director of the Technology-Dependent Pulmonary Program at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. He established the Diaphragm Pacing program and a multidisciplinary program for children with congenital central hypoventilation syndrome. This unique program is one of only a few of its kind in the country and receives referrals from across the country. His areas of expertise include cystic fibrosis, congenital central hypoventilation syndrome, and home mechanical ventilation. He received the Mentoring Award and Excellence in Patient Care Award from Emory University School of Medicine in 2022.
Awards and interests:
Mentoring Award and Excellence in Patient Care Award from Emory University School of Medicine (2022)
Academic Affiliations
- Emory University School of Medicine, Associate Professor
Focus of Practice
- Pulmonology
Areas of Interest
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome
- Home mechanical ventilation
Locations
Childrens Physician Group - Pulmonology
Center for Advanced Pediatrics, 2174 North Druid Hills Road NE 5th Floor Atlanta, GA 30329 Get Directions 404-785-5437In the News
East Cobb Boy One of 33 in the World Helped by Breakthrough Cystic Fibrosis Drug
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta pediatric pulmonologists Ajay Kasi, MD, and Rachel Linneman, MD, published two phase 3 clinical trial results in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, demonstrating the effectiveness of a new drug for certain types of cystic fibrosis (CF). The drug has made a huge difference for 8-year-old James Cargal who is one of only 33 people in the world who have a rare CF mutation.
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Mom of 2 Describes 'Purgatory' of Not Knowing How Long Her Boys Will Live: 'There Is No Roadmap' (Exclusive)
Mandie Moore's young sons have the same debilitating rare disease. In her own words, she explains how she dedicates every day to improving their quality of life.
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After Two Sons Diagnosed With Rare Disease, Mom Finds Purpose in Helping Others
Both Max and Chance Moore, 12 and 9 respectively, have ROHHAD, a rare, terminal disease, and their family is focused on making special memories together.
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Roswell Brothers Share the Same Extremely Rare, Life-Altering Disease
Two Roswell brothers are one of the few sibling pairs worldwide, and the only known pair in the U.S., to experience ROHHAD Syndrome.
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