Dr. Fernando Urrego is a pediatric pulmonologist at Ochsner Children's, caring for infants, children and adolescents with acute and chronic respiratory conditions. His expertise includes treating asthma, lung prematurity, cystic fibrosis, wheezing, and chronic cough. He also cares for patients who have a tracheostomy and those who depend on a ventilator. He has extensive experience developing pediatric pulmonary programs, improving access to specialty care, and working closely with families, hospitals, and community partners to support child health.

He is the Section Head of Pediatric Pulmonology at Ochsner Children’s and in addition to caring for patients, Dr. Urrego teaches and mentors future physicians. He is committed to creating innovative care models to make specialized care accessible for all that need it. 

Dr. Urrego earned his medical degree from Escuela de Medicina Juan N. Corpas in Bogotá, Colombia. He completed a pediatric residency at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, followed by a pediatric pulmonology fellowship at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He also has a Master of Public Health degree from Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. In research, Dr. Urrego focuses on improving the quality of patient care and addressing health disparities.