Scott G Bickel, MD
Pediatric Pulmonology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Pediatrics
- Teenagers
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Scott G Bickel
Academic Title
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Biography/ Philosophy of Care
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.
Recognition
Publications:
Bickel S, Popler J, Lesnik B, Eid N. Impulse Oscillometry: Interpretation and Practical Applications. CHEST 2014;146(3):841-847.
Eid NS, O'Hagan A, Bickel S, Morton R, Jacobson S, Myers JA. Anti-inflammatory dosing of theophylline in the treatment of status asthmaticus in children. J Asthma Allergy. 2016 Oct 13;9:183-189.
Eid R, Bickel S, Eid N. Unusual Mucus Impaction in an Adolescent Patient with Severe Asthma. Clinical Pediatrics. December 2017, Vol 56(14) 1361-1364.
Bickel S, Vethody C, Eid N, O’Hagan A, Morton R. Silent Airflow Obstruction and Air Trapping on Discharge in Children Hospitalized with Asthma. Current Respiratory Medicine Reviews. 2018. 14(2): 83-88.
Kaslow J, Bickel S, Wiesenauer C, Eid N, Morton R. Pediatric Spontaneous Pneumothorax: Our Experience and a Review of the Literature. Pediatric Allergy, Immunology, and Pulmonology. Volume: 31 Issue 4: December 12, 2018.
Argetsinger L., Singh G, Bickel S, Calvery M, Behrman A. Spinal cord injury in infancy: activity-based therapy impact on health, function, and quality of life in chronic injury. Spinal Cord Ser Cases. 2020 Mar 10;6(1):13. doi: 10.1038/s41394-020-0261-1. PMID: 32157078; PMCID: PMC7064539.
O’Sullivan B, James L, Majure J, Bickel S, Phan L, Gonzalez M, Staples H, Tam-Williams J, Lang J, Snowden J, IDeA States Pediatric Clinical Trials Network. Obesity-related asthma in children: A role for vitamin D. Pediatric Pulmonology: 2020 Sep 15. doi: 10.1002/ppul.25053. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 32930511.
Harris C., Nelson B., Farber D., Bickel S., Huxol H., Asamoah A, Morton R. Child Neurology: Triosephosphate isomerase deficiency. Neurology. 2020 Dec 15;95(24):e3448-e3451. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000010745. Epub 2020 Sep 1. PMID: 32873690.
Singh G, Ugiliweneza B, Bickel S, Behrman AL. Single and sequential voluntary cough in children with chronic spinal cord injury. Respir Physiol Neurobiol. 2020 Dec 24;285:103604. doi: 10.1016/j.resp.2020.103604. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33358766.
Clinical Interests/Research
Clinical/Research Interests:
Dr. Bickel enjoys working with families to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment for a wide spectrum of pediatric respiratory conditions. His goal is to ensure that all children can lead their fullest life and accomplish their goals without interference from breathing concerns. Dr. Bickel’s clinical interests include difficult-to-treat asthma, chronic lung disease due to prematurity, cystic fibrosis, medically complex children including those who need tracheostomy and chronic mechanical ventilation, as well as rare lung diseases such as interstitial lung disease and primary ciliary dyskinesia.
Dr. Bickel’s research interests include improving asthma adherence and overall control, cystic fibrosis, and pulmonary physiology.
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Locations
- Norton Children's Pulmonology
- 2412 Ring Road, Suite 200, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
- Get Directions
- phone: 502-559-1670
- fax: 502-394-1999
- Norton Children's Pulmonology
- 9880 Angies Way, Suite 330, Louisville, KY 40241
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- phone: 502-588-4940
- fax: 502-588-7712
- Norton Children's Pulmonology
- 411 East Chestnut Street, Level 5A 6B, Louisville, KY 40202
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- phone: 502-588-4940
- fax: 502-588-9553
- Norton Children's Post Hospital Virtual Care Program
- 411 East Chestnut Street, Louisville, KY 40202
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- phone: 502-855-9585
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: University of Louisville School of Medicine, Pediatric Pulmonology, 2016
- Residency: University of Louisville School of Medicine, Pediatrics, 2013
- Medical Education: University of Louisville School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, 2010
Board Certifications
- Pediatric Pulmonology: American Board of Pediatrics, 2016
- Pediatrics: American Board of Pediatrics, 2013
Insurance
- Aetna
- Aetna Better Health
- Aetna Medicare Advantage
- Ambetter from MHS
- Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky
- Anthem
- Anthem Indiana Medicaid
- Anthem MediBlue HMO/PPO
- Anthem Pathway
- Anthem Pathway Transition
- CareSource Indiana Medicaid
- CareSource Marketplace Kentucky and Indiana
- Cigna
- CorVel
- Coventry
- Encore
- Essence
- First Health Group Corp. (First Health)
- HealthSmart
- Hosparus
- Humana Medicaid
- Humana Medicare
- Indiana Health Network
- Indiana Medicaid
- Indiana Medicare
- Kentucky Medicaid
- Kentucky Medicare
- MDwise
- MHS
- Molina Healthcare
- MultiPlan
- Passport Health Plan Kentucky MCO
- Passport Marketplace
- Provider Net/OMCA
- Sagamore
- Signature Advantage
- SIHO
- TRICARE Humana Military
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare Community Plan Indiana and Kentucky
- United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
- UofL Health – Frazier Rehabilitation Institute
- Veterans Affairs (VA)
- WellCare
- WellCare Medicare
- WellCare of Kentucky Medicaid (Kentucky MCO)
- Wellpath
- Workers’ Compensation
