The Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology provides care to children from birth to 18 years of age with all types of ear, nose and throat conditions. Our group is comprised of full-time pediatric otolaryngologists, general otolaryngologists, and neuro-otologists.

We receive referrals from pediatricians and primary care providers throughout the region and have expertise in:

Pediatric ENT specialist, Kate Dunsky, MD, examines the throat of her young patient.
  • breathing disorders
  • obstructive sleep apnea
  • laryngeal and tracheal abnormalities
  • hoarseness
  • hearing loss
  • ear infections
  • speech and language disorders
  • swallowing disorders
  • neck masses and lesions
  • tumors and malignancies of the head and neck
  • vascular anomalies
  • birth defects affecting the face, head, and neck
  • problems associated with clefting of the lip and palate
  • chronic ear infections
  • cholesteatoma
  • cochlear implantation
  • chronic sinus infections

Many of the services that we provide are through collaborations with other subspecialists at Washington University and St. Louis Children’s Hospital. We work closely with our colleagues in pulmonary medicine to provide care for children who require tracheostomies and home ventilators. We also provide care through the multidisciplinary Cleft and Craniofacial Team for children born with cleft lip and palate and other craniofacial anomalies.

The pediatric otolaryngology team also participates in the Vascular Anomalies Clinic to provide children with medical and surgical options for these challenging lesions. Our group also is a vital part of one of the most busy programs in the country in caring for children with hearing loss. We provide medical and surgical services for children with hearing loss, offering options of surgical reconstruction, hearing amplification, Baha, and cochlear implantation.

To make an appointment with any of our specialists, please call (314) 454-6162.
Fax: (314) 454-2174

For more information on pediatric conditions and care, visit our patient forms and information page.


Physicians

Jennifer V. Brinkmeier, MD

Jennifer V. Brinkmeier, MD

Associate Professor of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery

Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Craig A. Buchman, MD, FACS

Craig A. Buchman, MD, FACS

Lindburg Professor and Chair
Department of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery

Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Andrew J. Drescher, MD

Andrew J. Drescher, MD

Associate Professor of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery

Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Kate Dunsky, MD

Kate Dunsky, MD

Associate Professor
Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery

Dr. Dunsky’s clinical interests include general pediatric otolaryngology conditions: otitis media, obstructive sleep apnea, rhinosinusitis, and pediatric voice, airway and swallowing problems.

Keiko Hirose, MD

Keiko Hirose, MD

Professor of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery

Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Dr. Hirose’s clinical interests include pediatric hearing loss, cochlear implantation, chronic ear surgery, cholesteatoma, conductive hearing loss, aural atresia, BAHA, ear infections, speech disorders, velopharyngeal insufficiency, cleft palate, craniofacial disorders.

David S. Leonard, MBBCh

David S. Leonard, MBBCh

Associate Professor
Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery;
Chief, Pediatric Otolaryngology

Dr. Leonard’s clinical interests include pediatric otolaryngology, airway abnormalities and congenital conditions and neoplastic lesions of the head and neck.

Judith E. C. Lieu, MD, MSPH

Judith E. C. Lieu, MD, MSPH

Professor
Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery;
Director
Resident Education Program

Dr. Lieu’s clinical interests include pediatric otitis media, chronic middle ear disease, hearing loss, tonsillitis, snoring and sleep apnea, head and neck masses, voice and airway problems, and nasal and sinus disease. She has research interests in pediatric hearing loss, particularly unilateral hearing loss, and effects on quality of life.

Maithilee Menezes, MD

Maithilee Menezes, MD

Associate Professor
Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery
Officer, Diversity & Inclusion

Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Dr. Menezes’ clinical interests include pediatric otolaryngology, lymphatic malformations of the head and neck, infantile hemangiomas, airway management, hearing loss in children and cleft and craniofacial concerns.

David W. Molter, MD

David W. Molter, MD

Professor of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery

Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Dr. Molter’s clinical interests include pediatric otolaryngology, airway evaluation and reconstruction, cleft and craniofacial concerns, pediatric sleep apnea, ear concerns, cholesteatoma, primary ciliary dyskinesia and juvenile laryngeal papilloma.

Margaret Allison Ogden, MD, FACS

Margaret Allison Ogden, MD, FACS

Professor of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery

Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Richard Benjamin Speaker, MBBCh

Richard Benjamin Speaker, MBBCh

Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery