Haviva Veler, MD, FAASM

Haviva Veler, MD, is the Division Head of Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine and the Sleep Center at Connecticut Children’s. Dr. Veler specializes in Pediatrics, Pediatric Pulmonology, and Sleep Medicine, and she brings together the three disciplines to benefit her patients.

Dr. Veler was the Pediatric Sleep Center Director at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York before coming to Connecticut Children’s, and is a strong supporter of sleep health – providing sleep education to families as well as addressing any sleep issues, so children can grow healthy, and reach their potential. She has been treating children with behavioral sleep issues, such as insomnia, as well as children with sleep apnea, snoring, restless leg syndrome, sleep walking/talking, daytime sleepiness, and many other sleep conditions. She has published on topics related to the different diagnostic modalities and potential therapies for children with sleep-disordered breathing. She is also looking at the role and function of a new baby monitor device that includes a smart camera.

Dr. Veler also has wide experience in caring for children who are technology dependent; children who require mechanical ventilation (breathing machine), non-invasive ventilation (CPAP or BPAP), supplemental oxygen, or airway clearance devices that assist with breathing, coughing, and clearing secretions.

Dr. Veler has extensive experience treating children with other respiratory problems, such as chronic cough, asthma, chest pain, chronic lung disease, and lung disease of prematurity.

Dr. Veler enjoys biking, hiking, reading, and cooking.