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Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery

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At Mass. Eye and Ear, we provide evaluation and treatment options for children experiencing the full spectrum of ear, nose, and throat (ENT) disorders. As a hospital that played a key role in developing newborn hearing screening technology and the first hospital to allow parents in the OR during their child's surgery, our specially trained physicians and staff members are here to help you and your child each step of the way.

Overview

The volume of children we treat is similar to other children’s hospitals, with more than 6,000 children ranging in age from newborn through adolescence being cared for each year. When physicians and other clinical experts work in such an environment, they become proficient at managing even the most unusual of problems. It's that focused experience that makes us sought-after for children ear, nose, and throat (ENT) services—drawing families from all over New England and throughout the country and world.

Under the leadership of Christopher J. Hartnick, MD, MS, our team has the capacity to treat a broad spectrum of both common and rare conditions, including: 

  • Ear and sinus infections 
  • Obstructive or infectious problems of the tonsils and adenoid 
  • Malformations of the head and neck present at birth 
  • Tumors of the head and neck surgery
  • Hearing and language disorders 
  • Breathing and voice problems 
  • Many others requiring pediatric medical and surgical care

COVID-19 Webinars

Leila Mankarious, MD, and Michael Cohen, MD, share helpful information and resources to help patients and families during the COVID-19 quarantine. Topics include:

  • Managing Pediatric Hearing Loss
  • Managing Pediatric Ear Infections and Eustachian Tube Problems

Our Services

Pediatric Head and Neck

Highly trained surgeons care for children with a wide variety of head and neck masses.

Meet Our Team

From routine issues to the very complex, our team of specialists is uniquely qualified to meet the needs of children with ear, nose, and throat problems. The physicians in this service are all otolaryngologists (ENT doctors) and fellowship trained in pediatrics. Our nurses, technicians, and other clinical specialists are also specially trained in pediatric ear, nose, and throat care.


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Did you know?

  • Our team has contributed to advances in ear reconstruction for children with microtia and other congenital ear malformations.

  • We are also responsible for advances in the correction of childhood hearing loss including cochlear implantation.

  • We've also contributed to the treatment of newborn airway anomalies and adolescent voice problems.

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Learn more about Pediatric Otolaryngologists and how to choose the right one for you

Learn more about Pediatric Otolaryngologists

A pediatric otolaryngologist (pronounced “oto-lar-en-gäl-e-jest”), or ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, specializes in the medical and surgical care of infants, children and adolescents with disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, head and neck. Pediatric otolaryngologists diagnose and treat a variety of health conditions, including tonsillitis, laryngomalacia (a birth defect), ear infections, and sleep apnea.

A pediatric otolaryngologist typically: 

  • Evaluates a patient's medical history and educates the child and the child’s family about disease prevention

  • Performs exams of the ear, nose, throat, head and neck

  • Performs hearing and speech screenings

  • Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging tests and prescribes medications

  • Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic diseases and conditions that affect the ears, nose, throat, head and neck including ear and throat infections, voice box problems, thyroid disease, and swallowing problems

  • Performs surgical procedures on the ears, nose, throat, head and neck, such as myringotomy (ear tube surgery), tonsillectomy (tonsil removal), and cleft lip and cleft palate repair

A pediatric otolaryngologist may also be known as a pediatric ear, nose, and throat doctor; children’s ENT; ENT for kids; or pediatric ENT.

There are 823 specialists practicing Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) in with an overall average rating of 4.1 stars. There are 856 hospitals near with affiliated Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) specialists, including Boston Children's Hospital, Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta At Scottish Rite and Childrens Medical Center Of Dallas.

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When should kids see an ENT?

More than three ear infections in six months. More than three sinus infections in a year. More than six instances of tonsillitis in a year (tonsillitis is often caused by strep throat) Frequent nosebleeds that don't respond well to standard treatment.

Should I take my child to an ENT?

If your child seems to have issues with their ears such as an ear infection that keeps returning or a sinus infection, this is a sign that you should see an ENT doctor. Consult with one of our providers from Southern ENT if your child experiences: More than three ear infections in a six-month period.

What can an ENT diagnose in children?

Common ENT Problems.
Adenoiditis and Adenoid Hypertrophy..
Breathing Difficulties..
Cholesteatoma and other Chronic Ear Problems..
Cleft Lip / Palate..
Congenital Abnormalities of the Ear..
Epistaxis (nose bleeds).
Facial Nerve Injuries/Paralysis..
Hearing Loss..

What diseases does an ENT diagnose?

ENT Conditions & Treatments.
autoimmune inner ear disease..
Bell's Palsy..
cholesteatomas..
cochlear/acoustic nerve disorders..
conductive hearing loss..
congenital malformations..
diseases of the parathyroid glands..
diseases of the thyroid glands..