Kristen J. Ramones, M.D.

Kristen-Allyson Jovellana Ramones, M.D., is a pediatric pulmonologist in the Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Department of Pediatrics, at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Ramones cares for children and families in Rochester and surrounding areas, providing specialty expertise in complex respiratory conditions that affect infants, children, and adolescents. She is also an Instructor in Pediatrics at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, where she contributes to the education of future pediatric specialists.

Dr. Ramones is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in Pediatrics. Her clinical work emphasizes improving quality of life for children with pulmonary hypertension and chronic lung disease, along with advancing collaborative care for children affected by rare and inherited lung conditions.

Areas of expertise

Dr. Ramones provides comprehensive evaluation and evidence-based treatment for infants and children with a wide range of respiratory conditions.

• Pulmonary hypertension: Diagnosis and management of pulmonary vascular disease in infants, children, and adolescents.
• Bronchopulmonary dysplasia: Long-term respiratory care and monitoring for premature infants with chronic lung disease.
• Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia: Recognition and management of pulmonary and systemic complications in affected children.
• Childhood asthma: Individualized treatment plans emphasizing education, prevention, and symptom control.
• Cystic fibrosis: Multidisciplinary care addressing airway clearance, infection prevention, and nutrition.
• Bronchoscopy: Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for evaluating pediatric airway and lung disorders.

Research and expertise

Dr. Ramones' academic interests include pulmonary vascular disease in preterm infants, pediatric pulmonary hypertension, and lung development disorders. She has co-authored peer-reviewed publications on neonatal and pediatric respiratory care, including studies of post-resuscitation protocols and community-acquired pneumonia management. Her background in quality improvement spans initiatives in asthma care, antibiotic stewardship, and environmental health.

In addition to her clinical and research work, Dr. Ramones serves as an ad hoc reviewer for BMC Pediatrics and Pediatric Pulmonology and is an active member of professional organizations including the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Thoracic Society, and Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension Network.