Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is common in children and can have important behavioral, neurocognitive, inflammatory, and cardiovascular consequences if left untreated. Some infants and children, particularly those with craniofacial abnormalities, are at increased risk for OSAS, but the evaluation and management of these patients can be challenging. Dr. Cielo’s research program focuses on understanding the causes of OSA in infants and children with a variety of complex medical conditions and optimizing treatment strategies for these patients.

His current studies use advanced MRI techniques to evaluate the structural contributors to OSA in infants with micrognathia and children with Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome, and how craniofacial surgery affects the upper airway anatomy and OSA. In infants with micrognathia, Dr. Cielo and his colleagues are also studying the correlation between feeding and growth with OSA. Additional research studies are evaluating the benefits and challenges of using continuous positive airway pressure in infants and children with a variety of different medical conditions who have OSA.

Dr. Cielo’s research is affiliated with the CHOP Sleep Center research program, as well as the neonatal craniofacial program and the Beckwith-Wiedemann program.

BS, University of Richmond (Biology), 2002

DO, UMDNJ School of Osteopathic Medicine, 2006

MTR, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (Translational Research), 2016

Attending Physician

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

New Jersey Sleep Society, 2011-

Sleep Research Society, 2012-

American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 2012-

American Thoracic Society, 2012-

American Academy of Pediatrics, 2016-

Abstract Meritorious Award, Sleep Research Society, 2013