Dr. Casey Burg, MD


Physician
Pulmonology

Specialty

Pediatric Pulmonology

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Children's Omaha - Pulmonology
111 N. 84th St.
Omaha, Nebraska 68114
For an appointment, call (402) 955-5570
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Medical Expertise of Dr. Casey Burg, MD

Casey Burg, MD is a board-certified pediatric pulmonologist providing care to patients in Omaha at Children's Hospital and Medical Center (UNMC).

About Dr. Casey Burg, MD

Dr. Casey Burg is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at UNMC College of Medicine and core faculty of the UNMC Sleep Medicine Fellowship program.

Dr. Burg is a member of the Neuromuscular Multidisciplinary Clinic.

 

Patient Education Resources

Are inhaled corticosteroids safe to use for my asthma?
Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are a type of medication that is commonly used to treat asthma and other respiratory conditions. They are considered safe because they are delivered directly to the lungs...
How do biologics work to treat my asthma?
Biologics are a class of medications that can be used to treat asthma, a chronic lung disease characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways. Biologics work by targeting specific parts of ...
I have asthma. Should I have an asthma action plan?
It's important for those with asthma to have an asthma action plan.An asthma action plan is a written document that outlines specific steps for managing asthma symptoms and preventing asthma attac...
I have COPD. What can help me breathe better?
Treatment for COPD can help improve breathing and slow the progression of the disease. Some treatments include:bronchodilators, which are medications that relax the muscles around the airways to help ...
What are treatments for my child’s asthma?
The treatment of childhood asthma is similar to that of adult asthma, but there are some important considerations.The main goal of treatment is to control symptoms, prevent exacerbations and improve t...

Education & Training

  • Medical School: University of South Dakota
  • Residency: Pediatrics - Naval Medical Center San Diego
  • Fellowship: Pediatric Pulmonology & Sleep Medicine, University of Colorado

Children's Omaha - Pulmonology

When your child has lung or breathing problems, you want to be sure he or she is in caring and competent hands. That’s where Children’s Hospital & Medical Center of Omaha can give excellent care. We are Nebraska's largest and most comprehensive center for diagnosing, managing, and treating pulmonary disorders in children.

Our Cystic Fibrosis Center is the only accredited pediatric center in Nebraska.

We have the only outpatient clinic in the area that provides full-service diagnostic testing, including exercise and food allergy tests, as well as sweat tests for cystic fibrosis.

We work hand-in-hand with our Sleep Lab and clinic, which is the only accredited pediatric sleep clinic in Nebraska.