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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

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

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Ariel Berlinski, M.D.

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  • Academic Background
  • Research
  • Conditions
  • Treatments & Procedures
  • Areas of Expertise
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Make an Appointment With Dr. Berlinski

Appointments for new patients are by referral only.

Existing patients can make an appointment by requesting an appointment online through Arkansas Children’s MyChart or by contacting the clinic directly.

About Dr. Berlinski

Clinical Biography

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

Academic Biography

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
  • Arkansas State Medical Board
  • 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

UAMS Research Profile

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Conditions Diagnosed or Treated by Dr. Berlinski

UAMS Health providers care for a broad range of conditions, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Airway Disorders
  • Airway Obstruction
  • Allergies
  • Asthma
  • Breathing Disorders
  • Breathing Disorders of Sleep
  • Bronchiectasis
  • Bronchitis
  • Chest Pain
  • Chest Wall Deformity
  • Cough
  • Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
  • Cystic Fibrosis Liver Disease
  • Diaphragmatic Paralysis
  • Lung Disease
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
  • Pneumonia
  • Pulmonary Fibrosis
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Pulmonary Nodules
  • Shortness of Breath

Medical Treatments and Procedures Performed or Prescribed by Dr. Berlinski

UAMS Health providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Bronchoscopy
  • Chronic Care
  • CT Scan
  • Flu Shots
  • Medication Evaluation and Management
  • Pediatric Airway management
  • Pulmonary Function Tests
  • Sleep Testing
  • Stress Testing
  • Swallow Studies
  • X-Rays

Dr. Berlinski's Areas of Expertise

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Locations Where Dr. Berlinski Practices

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Arkansas Children’s Hospital , Primary Location

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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Make an Appointment With Dr. Berlinski

Appointments for new patients are by referral only.

Existing patients can make an appointment by requesting an appointment online through Arkansas Children’s MyChart or by contacting the clinic directly.

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