Includes specialty programs: HEROS Clinic / Early Intervention Hearing Services
From common illnesses such as ear infections, sinusitis and obstructive sleep apnea to more unusual disorders like congenital hearing loss and neck masses, Akron Children's Hospital specialists are trained in managing and treating children with diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat and related parts of the head and neck.
We understand that working with children can be a challenge. They can’t always say what’s bothering them, or answer medical questions. And they’re not always able to be patient and cooperative during a medical exam.
We know how to examine and treat children in a way that makes them relaxed and cooperative, and we do our best to minimize pain, discomfort and anxiety. We also understand the physical and emotional needs of children and encourage active participation of parents in all aspects of care.
We work as a team with other pediatric specialists such as audiologists and speech-language pathologists to care for conditions affecting the ear, nose, throat and related parts of the head and neck.
These include:
We offer the full spectrum of therapies and procedures to treat these conditions, including airway reconstruction, tracheotomy, ear tube insertions, sinus surgery, cochlear implants and bone conduction implants.
Director, Resident Education; Pediatric Otolaryngologist
Head, Community/Regional Pediatric Otolaryngology; Co-Director, GOJO Outpatient Surgical Center; Medical Director, Surgical Pre-Operative Care; Pediatric Otolaryngologist
Director, Center for Hearing and Communicative Disorders; Complex Pediatric Otolaryngologist
Lead Audiologist
At Akron Children’s, your child’s health and safety is our priority. Please continue to bring your child for wellness visits, vaccinations or sick care appointments that keep children healthy. We want to assure you that we have taken additional precautions to ensure a safe environment for your child and family. The following are additional safety efforts, in addition to our normal cleaning protocols, that we are taking to help you be comfortable bringing your child to an appointment.
Akron Children’s has a number of safety protocols in place for our patients and visitors in order to provide a safe hospital environment.
tonsillitis, sinusitis, ear infections, otitis media, swallowing problems, thyroid tumor, hemangioma, enlarged adenoids, obstructive sleep apnea, hearing loss, deafness, ENT