Dr. Lea Christine Steffes, MD

Dr. Lea Steffes is a pulmonologist who specializes in pediatrics, focusing her practice on respiratory conditions in children. She earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin and completed her residency training at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. With 12 years of experience in pediatric pulmonology, Dr. Steffes has developed expertise in diagnosing and treating complex breathing disorders that affect young patients.

Dr. Steffes practices primarily in Palo Alto, California, with locations at Stanford Children's Health and Stanford Medicine. She treats children with breathing problems, respiratory failure, and breath-holding spells. Her clinical work includes performing pulmonary function testing to assess lung capacity and breathing patterns in pediatric patients. She also conducts allergy blood tests and immunology assessments to identify triggers that may be affecting a child's respiratory health.