Oscar H. Mayer, MD

About Oscar H. Mayer, MD

Titles

Attending Pulmonologist

Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Certifications

Pediatric Pulmonology – American Board of Pediatrics

Pediatrics – American Board of Pediatrics

Awards and Honors

2022, Main Line Today Top Docs, Pulmonary

1998-2001, Clinical Research Fellowship, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation via The Institute for Human Gene Therapy, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

1992, 1993, Sarah and David Weis Cardiovascular Research Fellowship

Leadership and Memberships
Memberships in Professional Organizations
International

2016-present, World Muscle Society

2005-present, Chest Wall and Spinal Disorders Study Group

1998-present, American Thoracic Society
- 2004-present, Working Group on Infant and Preschool Lung Function Testing


 

Editorial and Academic Positions
Editorial Positions

2002-present, Reviewer, American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care
2003-present, Reviewer, Pediatric Pulmonology
2003-present, Reviewer, European Respiratory Journal
2006-present, Reviewer, Pediatric Emergency Care
2007-present, Reviewer, Physiatry
2012-present, Reviewer, Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
2013-present, Reviewer, Respiratory Care

Academic and Institutional Committees

2010-present, Faculty mentor and member, Clinical Competency Committee, Pediatric Residency Program, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

2010-present, Asthma Clinical Science and Research Group, Department of Pediatrics

2008-present, Member, Advisory Committee, Pediatric Research Consortium, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

2008-present, Member, Intern Selection Committee, Department of Pediatrics, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

2008-present, Member, Committee for Protection of Human Subjects, Institutional Review Board, Committee C, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Education & training

Medical Degree

MD - University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA

Residency

Pediatrics - James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children, Methodist-Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN

Fellowship

Pediatric Pulmonology - The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Team affiliations

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Publications

Publications
2017

Meier T, C Rummey, M Leinonen, P Spagnolo, OH Mayer and GM Buyse for the DELOS Study Group “Characterization of pulmonary function in 10-18 year old patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. J Pediatr Orthop. 2017 Apr 10. doi: 10.1097/BPO.0000000000000986. [Epub ahead of print]

Pascoe JE, H Sawnani, OH Mayer, K McConnell, JM McDonough, C White, AM  Rutkowski, RS Amin, AC Modi. Adherence and Barriers to Hyperinsufflation in Children with Congenital Muscular Dystrophy. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2016 Nov 22. doi: 10.1002/ppul.23645. [Epub ahead of print]

Nossov SB, Curatolo E, Campbell RM, Mayer OH, Garg S, Cahill PJ. Children's Spine Study Group. VEPTR: Are we reducing respiratory assistance requirements? [Published online ahead of print April 10, 2017] J Pediatr Orthop. 

2016

Buyse GM, Voit T, Schara U, Staathof CSM, D’Angelo MG, Bernert G, Cuisset J-M, Finkel RS, Goemans N, Rummey C, Leinonen M, Mayer OH, Spagnolo P, Meier T, McDonald C, and the DELOS Study Group. Treatment effect of idebenone on inspiratory function in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Ann Am Thorac Soc. 2013 Apr;10(2):S1-S11. doi: 10.1513/AnnalsATS.201301-017ST.

2015

Mayer OH, Finkel RS, Rummey C, Benton MJ, Glanzman AM, Flickinger J, Lindström B-M, Meier T. Characterization of Pulmonary Function in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Pediatric Pulmonology. 2015 May;50(5):487-94.

2014

Finkel RS, Weiner DW, Mayer OH, McDonough JM, Panitch HB. Respiratory Muscle Function in Infants with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1. Pediatric Pulmonology. 2014 Dec;49(12):1234-42.

Books

2013

Adams K, Campbell, Jr. RM, Mayer OH. Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome. In: Schwartz MW, editor. The 5-Minute Pediatric Consultant. 7th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins; 2013.

2012

Healy F, Campbell, Jr. RM, Mayer OH. Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome. In: Schwartz MW, editor. The 5-Minute Pediatric Consultant. 6th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins; 2012. 

2011

Mayer OH, Allen JL. Chest Wall Disorders. In: M Light, editor. Blue Book of Pediatric Pulmonology. 1st ed. American Academy of Pediatrics; 2011. 

2010

Mayer OH, Allen JL. Pulmonary Function Testing in the School Age Child. In: Rubenstein R, Panitch HB, Allen JL, editors. Cystic Fibrosis.  Series: Lung Biology in Health and Disease. Marcel Dekker, Inc.; 2010.  

2008

Mayer OH, Gripp KW, Allen JL, Wohl MEB. Neuromuscular and Chest Wall Disorders. In: Taussig LM, Landau LL, editors. Pediatric Respiratory Medicine. 2nd ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier. 2008. pp. 955-977.

2007

Ullrich, CK, OH Mayer. Assessment and management of fatigue and dyspnea in pediatric palliative care. In: Klick J, Munson D, Kang T, editors. Series: Pediatric Clinics of North America.  54(5):735-56, 2007.

2006

Mayer OH, Gripp K, Allen J.  Chest Wall Disorders. In: Laurent G, editor. Encyclopedia of Respiratory Medicine. Philadelphia: Elsevier; 2006.

2005

Mayer OH.  Noisy Breathing in Infants and Children. In: Panitch HB, editor; Bell L, series editor. Pediatric Pulmonology -- The Requisites. Elsevier, Philadelphia; 2005. pp. 12-55.

Mayer OH.  Wheezing. In: Schwartz MW. The 5-Minute Pediatric Consultant. 4th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins; 2005.

Patient experience rating

(based on 83 submissions)
  • Clear Explanation
    4.7 of 5
  • Showed Concern
    4.7 of 5
  • Included in decisions
    4.7 of 5
  • Would recommend
    4.7 of 5
  • Discussion of Proposed Treatment
    4.7 of 5
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Comments

  • Dr. Was so nice, very informative and listened to every concern we had. I feel much more confident managing my son's asthma after his appointment!
    5 of 5
    Feb 20, 2024

  • Dr. Mayer was through and patient. He was friendly and easy to talk with.
    5 of 5
    Sep 29, 2023

  • Mayer is the absolute best!
    5 of 5
    Jul 25, 2023

  • Dr. Meyer is awesome and listens to my son and makes sure we come up with an action plan that will both work for our family and keep him healthy.
    5 of 5
    Jul 09, 2023

  • We continue to be pleased with the time and attention we get, how our questions are heard and answered and we feel good after our visits.
    5 of 5
    Jun 08, 2023

  • Dr. Mayer's and the team stay in connection with any other specialist at CHOP, that care for my daughter.
    5 of 5
    Mar 21, 2023
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