Ronald M. Ferdman, MD

Ronald M. Ferdman, MD

Pediatric Allergy, Immunology & Asthma

Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

• Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California

• Head, Division of Clinical Immunology and Allergy, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

Dr. Ferdman joined CHLA in 1987, completing his internship, residency and a fellowship in Clinical Immunology and Allergy at the hospital before receiving his clinical appointment in 1994. He has served in numerous capacities over the years, mostly recently as Chair of the CHLA Medical Staff. His major research focuses on treatment of severe childhood asthma and other allergic diseases; resident medical education; food and drug allergy and anaphylaxis; and primary immunodeficiency. He has delivered hundreds of lectures and authored and contributed to more than 100 articles, editorials, abstracts and other publications.

Dr. Ferdman earned a medical degree from Hahnemann (Drexel) University in Philadelphia, a master's in medical education from USC and his bachelor's degree from UC San Diego. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics; the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology; and American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, and is active in many international, national and local health organizations.

Clinical Interests

Asthma, Drug, Food and Insect allergies, Anaphylaxis, Atopic dermatitis (eczema).

Education & Training

Medical School:
Hahnemann University School of Medicine

Internship:
Pediatrics-Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Residency:
Pediatrics-Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Fellowship:
Pediatric Allergy/Immunology- Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Masters in Medical Education
University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine

Accomplishments

Certification:
American Board of Pediatrics – Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics – Pediatric Allergy & Immunology
American Board of Allergy & Immunology – Allergy & Immunology

Professional Memberships:
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI)
California Thoracic Society, American Lung Association

Awards:

Mary and Morris Press Humanism Award, CHLA
Phillip Rothman Memorial Award for Resident Teaching, CHLA
University Childrens Medical Group Distinguished Service Award