Ariel Berlinski, M.D. Pediatric Pulmonologist

Primary Appointment Location

Arkansas Children’s Hospital
1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR 72202

Appointment Phone Numbers: 501-263-2644
Primary Care; 501-222-4596
Specialty Care

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Overview

Areas of Expertise: Pediatric Care; Pediatric Care
Accepting New Patients: Yes (Referral Required)
Provides Second Opinion: Yes
Patient Type: Children and Adolescents
Languages: English, Spanish

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About Dr. Berlinski

Ariel Berlinski, MD, FAAP, FAARC is a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and a Pediatric Pulmonologist at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Dr. Berlinski participates in both outpatient and inpatient/ consultation clinical programs and services. Dr. Berlinski serves as Medical Director of the Pulmonary Diagnostic Laboratory, Medical Advisor for Respiratory Care Services, and Director of the Arkansas Children’s Hospital Cystic Fibrosis Center. Dr. Berlinski’s clinical interest are in Cystic Fibrosis, asthma, technology dependent children, and implementation of new technologies into clinical care.

Arkansas Children’s Provider Profile – Dr. Ariel Berlinski

Dr. Berlinski's Academic Background

Dr. Berlinski received his medical degree from the Universidad de Buenos Aires in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1989. He completed his residency training in Pediatrics at the Hospital de Niños Pedro de Elizalde in 1994 and Long Island College Hospital at Beth Israel Medical Center in 2004. He completed Pediatric Pulmonology Fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children’s Hospital in 1998.

Dr. Berlinski is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in General Pediatrics and Pediatric Pulmonology and he currently meets requirements for maintenance of certification.

He is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics/Pulmonology Section, Arkansas Medical Society, International Society for Aerosols in Medicine, American Association of Respiratory Care, Latin-American Pediatric Pulmonology Society, and Society for Pediatric Research.

Faculty Appointments

Department of Pediatrics — Division of Pulmonology: Professor

Education and Training

Fellowship: Baylor College of Medicine
Pediatric Pulmonology
Residency: Hospital Pedro de Elizalde
Residency: Long Island College Hospital
Long Island College Hospital / Beth Israel Medical Center Combined Pediatric Residency Program, Brooklyn / New York, NY.
Internship: Long Island College Hospital
Long Island College Hospital / Beth Israel Medical Center Combined Pediatric Residency Program, Brooklyn / New York, NY.
Medical School: Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad de Buenos Aires

Professional Certifications

American Board of Pediatrics — Pediatric Pulmonology
American Board of Pediatrics — General Pediatrics

Associations

American Thoracic Society
American Academy of Pediatrics
Arkansas Medical Society
Society for Pediatric Research
The International Society for Aerosols in Medicine (ISAM)
European Respiratory Society (ERS)
The Aerosol Society
The American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)

Dr. Berlinski's Research

Dr. Berlinski is a researcher at Arkansas Children’s Research Institute. Dr. Berlinski’s research interests are two-fold. He is interested in human clinical trials in cystic fibrosis, asthma, and implementation of novel technologies to improve the care of patients with respiratory problems. He also has a strong interest in aerosol delivery with focus on pediatric population. Dr. Berlinski is the founding Director of the Pediatric Aerosol Research Laboratory at Arkansas Children’s Research Institute.

Full list of publications – Dr. Ariel Berlinski

Research Interests

Aerosol delivery devices

Selected Publications

Ararat E, Sonawalla A, Berlinski A, Tas E. Nutritional status between 5-10 years is associated with cystic fibrosis-related diabetes in adolescence. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2021 Jul 10; ():. doi: 10.1002/ppul.25572 PMID: 34245493.
View in Pubmed: 34245493
Com G, Agarwal A, Bai S, Hu Z, Goode G, McCarty H, Berlinski A. Outcomes and Safety of Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy in Select Children with Cystic Fibrosis. Pediatr Allergy Immunol Pulmonol. 2019 Dec 1; 32(4):149-154. doi: 10.1089/ped.2019.1073 PMID: 32140285.
View in Pubmed: 32140285
Berlinski A, Chambers MJ, Willis L, Homa K, Com G. Redesigning care to meet national recommendation of four or more yearly clinic visits in patients with cystic fibrosis. BMJ Qual Saf. 2014 Apr; 23 Suppl 1():i42-9. doi: 10.1136/bmjqs-2013-002345 PMID: 24608550.
View in Pubmed: 24608550
Napolitano N, Berlinski A, Walsh BK, Ginier E, Strickland SL. AARC Clinical Practice Guideline: Management of Pediatric Patients With Oxygen in the Acute Care Setting. Respir Care. 2021 Jul; 66(7):1214-1223. doi: 10.4187/respcare.09006 PMID: 33790048.
View in Pubmed: 33790048
Berlinski A. Implementation of pediatric home spirometry: potential height bias. J Cyst Fibros. 2020 Aug 29; ():2107. doi: 10.1016/j.jcf.2020.08.016 PMID: 32873523.
View in Pubmed: 32873523
Berlinski A, Chervinskiy SK, Simmons AL, Leisenring P, Harwell SA, Lawrence DJ, Jones SM, Carroll JL, Perry TT. Delivery of high-quality pediatric spirometry in rural communities: A novel use for telemedicine. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2018 May - Jun; 6(3):1042-1044. doi: 10.1016/j.jaip.2018.01.032 PMID: 29428244.
View in Pubmed: 29428244
Qaqish R, Berlinski A. Effects of Shake-Actuation Delay on Delivered Dose and Aerosol Characteristics of an Albuterol Suspension From a Pressurized Metered-Dose Inhaler. Respir Care. 2021 Aug; 66(8):1315-1322. doi: 10.4187/respcare.08838 PMID: 34103384.
View in Pubmed: 34103384
Berlinski A, Velasco J. Albuterol Delivery Efficiency in a Pediatric Model of Noninvasive Ventilation With a Single-Limb Circuit. Respir Care. 2019 Nov; 64(11):1366-1370. doi: 10.4187/respcare.06622 PMID: 31113855.
View in Pubmed: 31113855
Awad SM, Berlinski A. Crossover Evaluation of Compressors and Nebulizers Typically Used by Cystic Fibrosis Patients. Respir Care. 2018 Mar; 63(3):294-300. doi: 10.4187/respcare.05892 PMID: 29432139.
View in Pubmed: 29432139
Velasco J, Berlinski A. Albuterol Delivery Efficiency in a Pediatric Model of Noninvasive Ventilation With Double-Limb Circuit. Respir Care. 2018 Feb; 63(2):141-146. doi: 10.4187/respcare.05833 PMID: 29114011.
View in Pubmed: 29114011
Berlinski A, von Hollen D, Pritchard JN, Hatley RH. Delay Between Shaking and Actuation of a Hydrofluoroalkane Fluticasone Pressurized Metered-Dose Inhaler. Respir Care. 2018 Mar; 63(3):289-293. doi: 10.4187/respcare.05782 PMID: 29162718.
View in Pubmed: 29162718

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