Dr. Carmen Elisa Leon Astudillo, MD

Dr. Carmen Leon Astudillo is a pulmonologist who specializes in pediatric care, focusing on lung and breathing conditions in children. She earned her medical degree from Universidad Del Azuay Facultad De Medicina and brings 16 years of experience to her practice. Her dual expertise in pulmonology and pediatrics allows her to provide comprehensive respiratory care specifically tailored to young patients.

Dr. Leon Astudillo practices at multiple locations throughout Gainesville, Florida, including UF Health Shands Children's Hospital and the UF Health Center for Pediatric Neuromuscular and Rare Diseases. She is also affiliated with Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Her clinical focus includes treating breathing problems and managing complex conditions like Duchenne or Becker muscular dystrophy. She performs specialized diagnostic procedures such as asthma challenge tests and bronchodilator reversibility testing to help identify and monitor respiratory conditions in children.