Meet Dr. Basora-Rovira
Dr. Elisa Basora-Rovira is a board-certified Pediatric Pulmonologist and Sleep Medicine Specialist whose clinical work centers on caring for children with complex respiratory, neuromuscular, and sleep-related disorders. She is known for her comprehensive, family-centered approach and her ability to integrate pulmonary, sleep, and neuromuscular care for every patient.
Dr. Basora-Rovira completed her Pediatric residency at the University of Puerto Rico, followed by fellowships in Pediatric Pulmonology at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital and Sleep Medicine at UT Southwestern/Children’s Health. She has served as an Assistant Professor of Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine at UT Southwestern, where she worked hand to hand with Dr. Diana Castro caring for patients with neuromuscular disorders.
Her clinical expertise includes chronic respiratory failure, noninvasive ventilation, airway clearance optimization, sleep-disordered breathing, parasomnias, and the longitudinal care of children with neuromuscular conditions. Dr. Basora-Rovira is committed to partnering with families, empowering them with clear education, and ensuring that every child receives accessible, high-quality, compassionate care.
Dr. Basora-Rovira grew up in Puerto Rico in a family of seven children. She enjoys spending time with family, cooking and traveling.
Education & Training
Medical School: Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara - Guadalajara, MX
Pediatrics Residency: University of Puerto Rico / Hospital Pediatrico Universitario - San Juan, PR
Pediatric Pulmonology Fellowship: University of Miami / Holtz Children’s Hospital /
Jackson Memorial Hospital - Miami, FL
Sleep Medicine Fellowship: University of Texas Southwestern / Children’s Health - Dallas, TX
Certifications
Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB, OSA, CSA, Hypoventilation)
Chronic Respiratory Failure (CRF)
Neuromuscular respiratory weakness
Complex respiratory conditions
Noninvasive Ventilation (BPAP/CPAP/AVAPS)
Airway clearance optimization
Restless legs syndrome and sleep-related movement disorders
Parasomnias
Spanish and English
Professional Associations & Affiliations
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
American Thoracic Society (ATS)
American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)
Publications
Lezama, L., Luong, S., Udezi, V., Banwatt, E., Basora-Rovira, E. (2025). Toddler Sleep. In: Wani, A., Khawaja, I.S. (eds) Sleep Disorders in Children. Springer, Cham.
Shaik, L., Dudley, J., Rongo, D., Basora, E., Wani, A. (2025). Sleep in Special Populations: Genetic Syndromes. In: Wani, A., Khawaja, I.S. (eds) Sleep Disorders in Children. Springer, Cham.
June 2019: Fan K et al. A Unique Case of Vision Loss in a Patient with Hypotrichosis and Juvenile Macular Dystrophy and Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia - American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports. PMID: 31431935
September 2014: Colin A, Basora E, Yousef S - Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) presenting as the first infection in a child with cystic fibrosis - Pediatric Pulmonology Journal. PMID: 25200554
Languages
Clinical Focus
Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics
Pediatric Pulmonology - American Board of Pediatrics
Sleep Medicine - American Board of Pediatrics
Top Doctors – 2023, 2024, 2025
Texas Super Doctors Rising Stars - 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Awards
Contact
Phone: (972) 982-7411
FAX: (972) 982-7610
Email: newpatient@neuromdcenter.com
Business Hours:
Monday – Friday
9AM- 5PM By Appointment Only
1651 Justin Rd.
Flower Mound, TX 75028
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