Suzanne E. Beck, MD
Suzanne E. Beck, MD

Suzanne E. Beck, MD

Suzanne E. Beck, MD, is the Medical Director of the Sleep Center and an attending pulmonologist in the Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Areas of expertise: Asthma, Cystic fibrosis, Newly diagnosed to advanced cystic fibrosis, Sleep Medicine


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About Suzanne E. Beck

Titles

Attending Pulmonologist

Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Diplomate – National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Pediatric Pulmonology – American Board of Pediatrics

Pediatrics – American Board of Pediatrics

Pulmonary Disease – American Board of Internal Medicine

Sleep Medicine – American Board of Pediatrics

Awards and Honors

2022, Philadelphia Magazine's Top Doctors in Pediatric Pulmonology
2012, The Division of Sleep Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Allan Ian Pack Excellence in Teaching Award

1999, Young Investigator Award, Maryland Thoracic Society
1995-1999, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Clinical Fellowship
1992, ATS Travel Award
1986, Magna Cum Laude, West Chester University

Leadership and Memberships
Memberships in Professional Organizations

2004-present, American Academy of Sleep Medicine
1995-present, American Thoracic Society
1991-present, American Academy of Pediatrics
1990-2004, American Medical Association

Editorial and Academic Positions
Editorial Positions

2010-present, Ad hoc reviewer, Pediatrics
2010-present, Ad hoc review, Sleep
2008-present, ad hoc reviewer, Pediatric Emergency Care
2008-present, Ad hic reviewer, Thorax
2007-present, Ad hoc reviewer, Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine Review
2006-present, Ad hoc reviewer, J Sleep Medicine
2004-present, Ad hoc reviewer, J Pediatrics
2000-present, Ad hoc reviewer, Pediatric Pulmonology

Academic and Institutional Committees

2013-present, Member, Readmission QI committee
2012-Present, Leader, Sleep Lab I Team
2011-present, Leader, Sleep CPAP QI Committee
2006-present, Advisor, Cystic Fibrosis Learning and Leadership QI Collaborative, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CF QI Committee member, advisor)

Education & training

Medical Degree

MD - Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA

Internship

Pediatrics - The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, Baltimore, MD

Residency

Pediatrics - The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, Baltimore, MD

Fellowship

Pediatric Pulmonology - The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Eudowood Division of Pediatric Respiratory Sciences, Baltimore, MD

Team affiliations

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Publications

Books

Del Rosso L, Berry RB, Beck SE, Wagner MH, Marcus CL: Pediatric Sleep Pearls, 1st edition. Elsevier. Elsevier (eds.). Elsevier, August 2016.

Chapters

Beck, Suzanne E: Who Is at Risk for Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea? In: Curbside Consultation in Pediatric Sleep Disorders. Aaron S. Chidekel (eds.). Slack Incorporated, November 2015.

Beck SE. Hemoptysis. In: Schwartz's Clinical Handbook of Pediatrics, 6th Ed. Zorc JJ, Alpern ER, Brown LW, Loomes KM, Marino BS, Mollen CJ, Raffini LJ, (eds). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, July 2012.

Beck S.E. and Brooks, L.J. and The Section of Pediatric Pulmonology: Home Monitoring. In Pediatric Pulmonology, First Ed. Michael J. Light, MD, FAAP, Editor in Chief, Carol Jean Blaisdell, MD, FAAP, Douglas N. Homnick, MD, MPH, FAAP, Michael S. Schechter, MD, MPH, FAAP, Miles M. Weinberger, MD, FAAP, (eds). American Academy of Pediatrics, January 2011.

Needleman JP and Beck SE: Other Extrapulmonary Complications and Treatment. Cystic Fibrosis in Lung Biology in Health and Disease. Julian L. Allen, Howard B. Panitch, Ronald C. Rubenstein, (eds). Informa Healthcare USA, Inc. 242: 356, 2010.

Beck SE: Hemoptysis. In: 5 minute Pediatric Consult, 5th edition  Lippincott Williams and Wilkins  2007.

Beck SE, Schidlow DV.: Bronchoscopy. In: Pediatrics. 1st ed. Osborn LM, Dewitt TG, First LR, Zenel JA. (eds.). Mosby, St. Louis, MO, Page: 1754-56, 2005 Notes: ISBN 0-323-01199-3.

Patient experience rating

(based on 44 submissions)
  • Clear Explanation
    4.8 of 5
  • Showed Concern
    4.8 of 5
  • Included in decisions
    4.8 of 5
  • Would recommend
    4.7 of 5
  • Discussion of Proposed Treatment
    4.8 of 5
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Comments

  • Dr. Beck is the best!!
    5 of 5
    Jan 31, 2024

  • Very thorough, explained things well but not in a manner that felt I was being talked down too, just a very good but simple explanation
    5 of 5
    Oct 24, 2023

  • Dr Beck is an excellent provider. She took the time to speak to my son, who is a teenager, about the importance of sleep and overall health. One of CHOPS best providers!
    5 of 5
    Sep 03, 2023

  • Dr. Beck was great! Professional, knowledgeable, kind, patient, and also went above and beyond by fitting us into the schedule. Lots of questions I didn't know I had were answered.
    5 of 5
    Aug 20, 2023

  • Dr Beck and the whole care team is always excellent. We feel very well cared for. We are so grateful for them!
    5 of 5
    Aug 06, 2023

  • Dr. Beck is fantastic! She addressed all of our concerns and more. She fully explained everything and was very thorough. Very knowledgeable about her specialty. One of the best doctors and healthcare experiences we have ever had. We feel so much better about our son's wellbeing now. Thank you Dr. Beck.
    5 of 5
    Aug 03, 2023

  • Dr Beck is awesome !! Also the tech/nurse who helped with the spirometry test was so good !!
    5 of 5
    Jul 14, 2023

  • I thought Dr. Beck was great. She was attentive and had a lot of advice/answers for us.
    5 of 5
    Apr 03, 2023
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About the Patient Experience Rating System

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