Dr. Thomas Ferkol

Dr. Thomas Ferkol, MD

Dr. Thomas Ferkol is a pulmonologist at UNC Health (NC Children’s) in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He is known for pediatric lung disease and primary ciliary dyskinesia.

Dr. Ferkol has been chief of pediatric pulmonology at the University of North Carolina since August 2022, after more than 20 years at Washington University and St. Louis Children’s Hospital. He is a past president of the American Thoracic Society and co-leads the Genetic Disorders of Mucociliary Clearance Consortium.

About Dr. Thomas Ferkol – Profile Identity

• Full Name: Thomas Ferkol, MD
• Credentials: MD
• Specialty: Pulmonary (lung) medicine
• Subspecialty and Expertise: Primary ciliary dyskinesia; cystic fibrosis; non-CF bronchiectasis in children
• Current Role: Professor of Pediatrics and Chief, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, UNC School of Medicine; Marsico Lung Institute
• Years in Practice: More than 30 years (pediatric pulmonology fellowship completed 1992)
• Languages: English (confirm with the office)
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: Not confirmed; ask the office when you request an appointment
• Telehealth: Not confirmed on the public profiles reviewed; ask the office whether virtual visits are offered
• NPI: Listed in the CMS NPPES NPI Registry; search npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov by name and state to confirm the 10-digit number

Address & Contact

• Practice: UNC Health (NC Children’s)
• Address: UNC Children’s / NC Children’s Hospital, 101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
• Phone: 984-974-1000 (UNC Hospitals main line)
• Fax and Email: No public fax or professional email listed on the profiles reviewed
• Website: uncchildrens.org
• Appointments: Use the Book An Appointment button on this page or the booking line on the official website; some services need a referral
• Office Hours: Clinic days vary; confirm with the office

Specialties & Education

Conditions treated, procedures and areas of expertise listed in public professional profiles for Dr. Thomas Ferkol:

• Primary ciliary dyskinesia
• Cystic fibrosis
• Bronchiectasis in children
• Chronic wet cough in children

Education and training:

• Undergraduate: Biology and Psychology, Case Western Reserve University
• Medical Degree: Ohio State University
• Pediatric Residency: UNC Hospitals (including a year as chief resident)
• Pediatric Pulmonology Fellowship: Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital, Case Western Reserve University (1992)

Certifications, License & Affiliations

• Board Certification: Pediatrics and Pediatric Pulmonology (American Board of Pediatrics); confirm with the ABP verification tool
• Medical License: Licensed to practice medicine; confirm current status with the state medical board where the doctor practices
• Hospital and Academic Affiliations: UNC Health; UNC School of Medicine; Marsico Lung Institute. Previously Washington University in St. Louis and St. Louis Children’s Hospital (Alexis Hartmann Professor of Pediatrics)

Insurance

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Fees

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Professional Information

• Past president of the American Thoracic Society
• Co-leader of the Genetic Disorders of Mucociliary Clearance Consortium
• Led the CLEAN-PCD phase 2 trial of idrevloride
• More than 200 articles; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation LeRoy Matthews Physician-Scientist Award

Reviews & Ratings

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Verification

• UNC Pediatrics news and directory (med.unc.edu), checked October 1, 2026
• UNC Office of Research expert profile, checked October 1, 2026
• NPPES NPI Registry (npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov)
• Profile compiled October 1, 2026. Details marked as being confirmed should be checked against the official sources above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Thomas Ferkol known for?

Dr. Thomas Ferkol is known for pediatric lung disease and primary ciliary dyskinesia.

Where does Dr. Thomas Ferkol practice?

He practices at UNC Health (NC Children’s) in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

What conditions does Dr. Thomas Ferkol treat?

He focuses on primary ciliary dyskinesia, cystic fibrosis and chronic lung infections in children.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. Thomas Ferkol?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request, then confirm the location, referral needs and availability with UNC Health (NC Children’s) before you visit.

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Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with UNC Health.