Scott G Bickel, MD

Scott G. Bickel, M.D., is the medical director for respiratory therapy at Norton Children’s Hospital and a pediatric pulmonologist. In addition to his clinical responsibilities, he is an assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He has been the recipient of awards from both faculty and residents for his dedication to patient care and education. In 2019, Dr. Bickel was voted as one of Louisville Magazine’s Top Doctors for 2019 in the category of pulmonary diseases. He was selected for UofL’s Top 10 Faculty Resident Teaching Award in June 2020. A year later, in September, he earned the Faculty Peer Clinician-Teacher Excellence Award for Mid-Career Faculty. Dr. Bickel has special interests in pulmonary function testing, medical education, and the optimization of asthma care. As such, Dr. Bickel is an active member of the Norton Children's Hospital Asthma Task Force. He is involved with multiple ongoing research projects, including NIH-funded grants. Dr. Bickel has multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals on the clinical applications of impulse oscillometry, pediatric medical education, and barriers to adherence in asthma. In addition, he has presented at international conferences and has lectured to a wide array of local and regional groups. Dr. Bickel graduated from Ohio State University with honors, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science before electing to pursue a career in medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Louisville and remained in the city to complete his pediatric residency. He became the first pediatric pulmonology fellow in the state, receiving his training from UofL. Upon completion of his fellowship, Dr. Bickel joined the faculty at the UofL as part of the Division of Pediatric Pulmonology. He enjoys caring for children and their families at the Novak Center for Children’s Health, Norton Children’s Hospital, Home of the Innocents, and the Frazier Rehabilitation Institute. Dr. Bickel is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in general pediatrics and pediatric pulmonology. He is affiliated with a number of national and international professional organizations, including the American Thoracic Society, American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American College of Chest Physicians. Dr. Bickel and his lovely wife, Katherine, have two sweet and spunky daughters, Ava and Olivia.