Department of Otolaryngology

Our Specialists

What is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist?

If your child needs surgical or medical treatment for disorders affecting the ear, nose, throat, head or neck, a pediatric otolaryngologist (ENT physician) is qualified to treat your child. Pediatric ENT physicians treat newborns to young adolescents. Many general otolaryngologists also provide surgical care for children.

Training Required to Be a Pediatric Otolaryngologist

• 4 years of medical school
• One year of a surgical internship
• 1 additional year of residency training in general surgery
• At least 3 to 4 additional years of residency training in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery
• Pediatric ENT physicians often complete additional training in fellowship programs at a large children’s medical center

Treatment Provided By Pediatric ENT Physicians

Pediatric ENT physicians are concerned with medical and surgical treatment of ear, nose and throat diseases in children. They provide the following services:

• Diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, throat, head and neck diseases (both medical and surgical)
• Surgery of the head and neck
• Identification of communication disorders in children

Strong Health pediatric otolaryngologists (ENT physicians)