Pediatric Ear, Nose & Throat Care (Otolaryngology)
Need ear, nose and throat care for an adult?
Get StartedWhen that time comes, Cleveland Clinic Children’s is here for you. Our pediatric otolaryngology experts treat thousands of ear, nose and throat conditions each year. Chronic ear infections? We can determine if ear tubes might fix the issue. Ruptured ear drum? If it doesn’t heal on its own, we can place a patch that’ll help your child’s tissue grow back. Sleep apnea? We’ll find out what’s causing it so we can get your child the right treatment. No matter what’s going on, we’ll walk with you and your child every step of the way.
View an A-Z list of the services we provide:
- Adenoidectomy.
- Branchial Cleft Cyst.
- cleft-lip-palate-treatment.
- Cochlear Implants.
- Dentistry (Periodontics).
- Dysphonia.
- Facial Trauma Reconstruction.
- Head and Neck Cancer.
- Hearing Loss.
- Larynx Disorders.
- Moebius Syndrome.
- Nasal Polyps.
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
- Oral Surgery.
- Otoplasty.
- Parotid Gland Surgery.
- Ruptured Eardrum.
- Sinus Surgery.
- Spasmodic Dysphonia.
- Speech Therapy.
- Subglottic Stenosis.
- Thyroglossal Duct Cyst.
- Thyroid Cancer.
- Thyroid Nodules.
- TMJ Disorders.
- Tonsillectomy.
- Tracheostomy Care and Removal.
- Tympanostomy.
- Voice Therapy.
- Wisdom Teeth.
Why Choose Us for Otolaryngology Care for Children?
Caring approach:
We know how scary it can feel when your child needs a specialist’s care. After all, this isn’t something you do every day. We’ll give your child the same kind of compassionate care we’d want our own families to receive.
Collaborative care:
Working together is what we do at Cleveland Clinic Children’s. When it comes to healthcare, our experts know that two heads are better than one. A team approach helps us provide the highest quality care for your child.
Demonstrated expertise:
Our pediatric providers are well known for their great work. When you choose Cleveland Clinic Children’s, your child will get compassionate care from leading experts in their field. These providers work as a team to get the best possible results for your child.
Minimally invasive options:
We stay up to date with the latest technologies and surgery techniques. Our minimally invasive options offer more comfortable healing and a faster recovery for your child.
Virtual visits:
We know life gets busy. That’s why we offer some appointments as virtual visits. You can meet one-on-one with your providers from home with an internet connection and smartphone, tablet or computer.
National recognition:
U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Cleveland Clinic Children’s a top hospital in the nation. Newsweek has also named Cleveland Clinic a top hospital in the world.
Meet Our Otolaryngology for Children Team
We believe in the power of teamwork. That’s why our providers work together to get your child the best possible care. Depending on their needs, your child might see pediatric providers from different specialties.
Some of the providers your child may work with include:
- Pediatric otolaryngologists.
- Pediatric rhinologists (sinus specialists).
- Pediatric laryngologists (airway, swallowing and voice specialists).
- Pediatric neurotologists and otologists (ear, hearing and balance specialists).
- Pediatricians.
- Pediatric nurse practitioners.
- Pediatric physician assistants.
- Pathologists.
- Pediatric speech-language pathologists (SLPs).
- Pediatric audiologists.
- Pediatric dentists.
- Pediatric periodontists.
- Pediatric prosthodontists.
- Pediatric oral surgeons.
- Pediatric facial reconstructive surgeons.
If your child’s diagnosis includes cancer, they’ll also work with pediatric oncologists. And if needed, you and your child may also see mental health providers — like psychologists or social workers — throughout your care journey.
Locations
Our healthcare providers see patients at convenient locations throughout Northeast Ohio and Florida.
Get Started
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