Dr. Jelte Kelchtermans, MD

Dr. Jelte Kelchtermans is a physician specializing in pulmonology and pediatrics, bringing together expertise in lung health with specialized care for children. He earned his medical degree from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven) Faculteit Geneeskunde and completed his residency training at Jackson Memorial Hospital. With 11 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Kelchtermans has developed comprehensive knowledge in treating respiratory conditions that affect young patients.

Dr. Kelchtermans practices at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he focuses on helping children and families manage complex breathing disorders. His clinical expertise includes treating respiratory failure, asthma, and oxygen toxicity in pediatric patients. He performs specialized diagnostic procedures such as pulmonary function testing, bronchodilator reversibility testing, and asthma challenge tests to evaluate and monitor lung function in his young patients.