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CF Care Team

Get to know the Physicians and CF Care Team members you see in clinic and around the hospital. The multi-disciplinary approach to CF care means patients & families spend a lot of time with healthcare providers from various disciplines. Take some time to read the CF Care Team member bios so you feel comfortable with and connected to the team!
Garcha

Shalu Garcha
Quality Improvement Coach

How many years have you worked with CF patients?
2 years

What brought you to the field of CF?
Desire to support families/kids thrive; passionate providers/care team; and very engaged family and community advocacy.

Where did you grow up?
Rochester Hills, MI

Where did you receive your education?
University of Michigan (undergraduate) /
The Ohio State University (graduate) - yes rivals!!

What is your favorite Food/Snack?
Dark Chocolate

What is your favorite Drink?
Kombucha

What is your favorite Band?
U2

What is your favorite Sports Team?
Detroit Pistons

Fun Fact(s):
Love yoga, hiking, traveling and finding cool coffee shops in new towns.
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Charlotte CF Families website and CF Family Advisory Board are operated by local CF families with the guidance of the Atrium Health Cystic Fibrosis Program. No advice or recommendations on this page should be taken above that of your CF Care Team. Every person with CF is different. The advice and suggestions on this page are simply a guide to help families feel connected and informed. 
Last Published February 2025
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  • HOME
  • RESOURCES FOR CF FAMILIES
    • Children's Activities
    • Classes & Programs
    • Family Planning & Parenting
    • Financial Assistance
    • Food & Nutrition
    • Legal Aid
    • Medications
    • Mental Health
    • Scholarships
    • Support Groups
    • Transplant & Advanced Disease
    • Traveling with CF
    • Treatments & Therapies
    • Browse More Resources
  • ABOUT US
  • CF EVENTS
  • WHAT IS...
    • Cystic Fibrosis
    • Antibiotic Resistance
    • Bronchodilator
    • Chest X-Ray
    • Home Spirometry
    • Hypertonic Saline
    • Inhaled Antibiotics
    • Labs / Blood Work
    • Mucus Thinners
    • Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT)
    • PEP Device
    • Pulmonary Function Test (PFT)
    • Pulmozyme / Dornase Alfa
    • Sputum Cultures
    • Sterilizing the WABI
    • Sweat Test
  • NEWS & UPDATES