Ferdinand Cacho, MD, MPH

Ferdinand
Cacho
MD, MPH
Instructor in Pediatrics
Allergy/Immunology/Pulmonary Medicine
Delivery Address
Doctors' Office Tower
2200 Children's Way
Room / Suite
11215
Nashville
Tennessee
37232-9500
Website for Patients
https://www.childrenshospitalvanderbilt.org/doctors/cacho-ferdinand-ross

Dr. Cacho's research aims to improve the health of children with respiratory diseases, particularly asthma. His earlier studies explored how environmental factors contribute to the development and severity of respiratory illnesses in children. Currently, he focuses on identifying specific asthma subtypes, known as clinically relevant phenotypes. By understanding these subtypes, his work seeks to inform more precise prevention strategies and tailored treatments for pediatric asthma. Through his efforts, Dr. Cacho hopes to advance care for children with respiratory conditions and improve outcomes for those affected by asthma and related illnesses.

ferdinand.cacho@vumc.org

Pediatric pulmonary medicine, Severe asthma, Rare and common pediatric pulmonary diseases, Recurrent wheeze, Lower respiratory tract infections

M.D.
Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE
Residency
Pediatrics - Vanderbilt University Medical Center/Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, Nashville, TN
Fellowship
Pediatric Pulmonology - Vanderbilt University Medical Center/Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, Nashville, TN
M.P.H.
Epidemiology - Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN

Allison Weatherly, MD

Allison
Weatherly
MD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Critical Care Medicine
Delivery Address
Doctors' Office Tower
2200 Children's Way
Room / Suite
5121
Nashville
Tennessee
37232

Dr. Weatherly's research interests are in ICU liberation, including delirium and sleep. She has additional interests in long-term outcomes of children and their families after ICU hospitalization.

allison.j.weatherly@vumc.org

ICU Liberation, Sleep, Neurodevelopmental Outcomes

M.D.
University of Virginia School of Medicine
Residency
Pediatrics - Vanderbilt University Medical Center/Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt
Fellowship
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine - Vanderbilt University Medical Center/Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt

Claci Ayers, MD

Claci
Ayers
MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
Emergency Medicine
Delivery Address
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt
2200 Children's Way
Room / Suite
1025
Nashville
Tennessee
37232-9001
claci.ayers@vumc.org

Quality Improvement, Community Outreach and Education

M.D.
University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, KY
Residency
Pediatrics - Vanderbilt University Medical Center/Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, Nashville, TN
Fellowship
Pediatric Emergency Medicine - Vanderbilt University Medical Center/Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, Nashville, TN

Jennifer Laws, MD

Jennifer
Laws
MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
Critical Care Medicine
Delivery Address
Doctors' Office Tower
2200 Children's Way
Room / Suite
11215
Nashville
Tennessee
37232-9500
jennifer.c.laws@vumc.org

MD
St. Louis University School of Medicine
Residency and Chief Residency
Pediatrics - Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Fellowship
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine - Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Clinical Interests
neurocritical care, sedation practices in traumatic brain injury, and medical education

Christopher Ekker, MD

Christopher
Ekker
MD
Assistant Residency Director
Pediatric Residency Program
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
General Pediatrics

Dr. Ekker completed medical school at LSU New Orleans. He moved to Nashville in 2018 for residency at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and has been here ever since. He continued his training as a chief resident and transitioned into faculty in the Division of Academic General Pediatrics, where he was able to continue pursuing his interest in resident education and mentorship. Clinically, Dr. Ekker is interested in preventative medicine and adolescent sexual health. His scholarly interests include fostering clinical reasoning and enhancing educational delivery in the outpatient setting.

When he’s not at work, Dr. Ekker enjoys spending time with his dog, reaping the—modest—benefits of his backyard garden, and exploring the Nashville restaurant and music scene.

Delivery Address
Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks
719 Thompson Ln
Room / Suite
30300
Nashville
Tennessee
37204
Website for Patients
https://www.childrenshospitalvanderbilt.org/doctors/ekker-christopher
christopher.ekker@vumc.org

General Pediatrics, Adolescent Health, Curriculum Development

Specialty
General Pediatrics
M.D.
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
Residency
Pediatrics - Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Chief Residency
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Jordan Busing, MD

Jordan
Busing
MD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition
Clinic Phone
(615) 322-7449
Delivery Address
Doctors' Office Tower
2200 Children's Way
Room / Suite
10th Floor
Nashville
Tennessee
37232-9175
Website for Patients
https://www.childrenshospitalvanderbilt.org/doctors/busing-jordan

Dr. Busing's research interests include esophageal atresia surveillance, use of non-invasive technology for evaluation of esophageal diseases, and physiology.

jordan.d.busing@vumc.org

Esophageal Diseases (including esophageal atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula, aerodigestive medicine, eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), esophageal strictures, GERD/reflux), Eosinophilic GI Disorders, General Pediatric Gastroenterology

M.D.
University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL
Residency
Pediatrics - Vanderbilt University Medical Center/Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, Nashville, TN
Fellowship
Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition - Vanderbilt University Medical Center/Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, Nashville, TN

Marina Zaky, MD

Marina
Zaky
MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
General Pediatrics
(615) 875-7337
Delivery Address
2141 Blakemore Ave
Nashville
Tennessee
37212-3505
Website for Patients
https://www.childrenshospitalvanderbilt.org/doctors/zaky-marina
marina.m.zaky.1@vumc.org

Health literacy

M.D.
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Residency
Pediatrics - Vanderbilt University Medical Center/Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt

Meaghan Ransom, MD, MPH

Meaghan
Ransom
MD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Neonatology
Delivery Address
Doctors' Office Tower
2200 Children's Way
Room / Suite
11111
Nashville
Tennessee
37232-9545

Dr. Ransom's research program is focused on clinical and translational research to improve outcomes for patients with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). She is an active member of the BPD Collaborative and is involved in several ongoing multi-center research studies.

meaghan.ransom@vumc.org

Neonatal Medicine, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Prenatal Counseling, Epidemiology, Medical Education

Specialty
Neonatology
M.D.
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
M.P.H.
Epidemiology - The George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health
Residency
Pediatrics - Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Fellowship
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine - Vanderbilt University Medical Center

RSS: