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:
- 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
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Craig A. Buchman, MD, FACS
Lindburg Professor and Chair
Department of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Andrew J. Drescher, MD
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
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
Professor of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
- Phone: Patient appointments: (314) 454-6162
- Fax: (314) 454-2174
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
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
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
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
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
Professor of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Richard Benjamin Speaker, MBBCh
Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery
- Phone: 314-454-6162