Dr. Lea Christine Steffes, MD

Dr. Lea Steffes is a pulmonologist who specializes in pediatric care, bringing 12 years of experience to treating breathing and lung conditions in children. She earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin and completed her residency at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, where she developed expertise in caring for young patients with complex respiratory needs.

Dr. Steffes practices at multiple Stanford Healthcare locations throughout Palo Alto and Stanford, California, including Stanford Children's Health and Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital. She treats children with serious breathing problems, respiratory failure, and breath-holding spells. Her clinical work includes performing pulmonary function testing to evaluate lung capacity and allergy blood tests to identify triggers that may affect breathing.