Joseph Piccione, DO, MS Joseph Piccione, DO, MS, is an Attending Pulmonologist The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia who cares for children with airway disorders. Areas of Expertise: Chronic aspiration, General pulmonary medicine, Technology dependent children Locations: Main Campus; Specialty Care & Surgery Center, Bucks County Appointments and Referrals: 1-800-TRY-CHOP (1-800-879-2467) Background Dr. Joseph Piccione, DO, MS, joined the Division of Pulmonary Medicine in 2011 after completing his fellowship at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital where he developed a special interest in pediatric bronchology and aerodigestive disorders. He also earned a Master’s Degree in Clinical and Translational Research from the University of Cincinnati. His thesis work investigated risk factors for the development of bronchiectasis in children with recurrent pulmonary aspiration and was recently published in the journal Pediatric Pulmonology. He has joined efforts with the Division of Otolaryngology through The Center for Pediatric Airway Disorders, a multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving health outcomes in children with aerodigestive disorders including tracheostomy dependence, congenital and acquired airway abnormalities, and recurrent aspiration. Education and Training Medical SchoolDO - New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, NY InternshipPediatrics - Albany Medical College, Albany, NY ResidencyPediatrics - Albany Medical College, Albany, NY FellowshipPediatric Pulmonology - Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH Board CertificationGeneral PediatricsPediatric PulmonologyGraduate DegreeMS in Clinical and Translational Research - University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH Titles and Academic Titles Attending PhysicianAssistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Departments and Services Technology Dependence Center Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia Center Neonatal Airway ProgramCenter for Pediatric Airway DisordersDivision of Pulmonary MedicineNewborn and Infant Chronic Lung Disease Program Research Interests Technology dependent children Chronic aspiration General pulmonary medicine Publications Books2010 Piccione J, Cicchino N. Acute chest syndrome. In: Jeanmonod R, editor. Case studies in emergency medicine. Cambridge (England): Cambridge University Press; 2010. Posters and PresentationsLectures by Invitation 2014 Piccione JC. "An Insider's Approach to Evaluation and Management of Noisy Breathing in Children", PERSPECTIVES IN PEDIATRIC MEDICINE (CME), Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Feb. 2014. 2013 Piccione JC. "Airway Reconstruction in Tracheostomy-Dependent Children", Salzburg Weill Cornell Seminar in Pediatric Pulmonology, American-Austrian Foundation, Salzburg, Austria, Apr. 2013. Piccione JC. "Pediatric Flexible Bronchoscopy Workshop", Salzburg Weill Cornell Seminar in Pediatric Pulmonology, American-Austrian Foundation, Salzburg, Austria, Apr. 2013. Piccione JC. "Hemoptysis", Salzburg Weill Cornell Seminar in Pediatric Pulmonology, American-Austrian Foundation, Salzburg, Austria, Apr. 2013. Piccione JC. "Chronic Pulmonary Aspiration in Children", Salzburg Weill Cornell Seminar in Pediatri Pulmonology, American-Austrian Foundation, Salzburg, Austria, Apr. 2013. Piccione PC. "The Anatomy of Wheezing", Salzburg Weill Cornell Seminar in Pediatric Pulmonology, American-Austrian Foundation, Salzburg, Austria, Apr. 2013. Awards and Honors 2009-2010, Full Tuition Scholarship for M.S. Degree/University of Cincinnati 1997-2001, Full Tuition Scholarship for B.S. Degree/Towson University Editorial and Academic Positions Editorial Positions 2013-present, Peer Reviewer, Pediatrics Academic and Institutional Committees 2014-present, Chair, Croup Clinical Pathway Committee, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia 2014-present, Quality Champion for the Division of Pulmonary Medicine, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia 2013-present, Member, CHOP Pediatric Residency Program - Intern Selection Committee 2011-present, Fellowship Curriculum Committee Leadership and Memberships Memberships in Professional Organizations 2010-present, American Osteopathic Association 2010-present, American Thoracic Society 2009-Present American College of Chest Physicians