Amanda J. Ortmann, PhD, has been named director of Adult Audiology in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. Ortmann will continue to serve as co-director of the Program in Audiology and Communication Sciences (PACS), which will further expand clinical collaborations and training opportunities in audiology for faculty, staff, and students. “We are very fortunate […]
With a sharp uptick in COVID-19 cases throughout the country, hospitals are seeing a steady increase in patients who have lost their sense of smell and taste. Anosmia is the temporary or permanent loss of the ability to detect one or more smells. Without the sense of smell, patients are unable to distinguish the differences […]
It’s heartbreaking when a child or fetus has a complex medical disorder. There is no “one size fits all” treatment plan, and no single medical specialty that can effectively treat the child. That’s precisely why families from around the world come to St. Louis Children’s Hospital, where the use of multidisciplinary teams is expanding, having […]
A new clinical trial to improve post-tonsillectomy care at St. Louis Children’s Hospital started recruiting patients just a few weeks ago, but the study has been in design and preparation for over six months. Co-Principal Investigator and Associate Professor in Otolaryngology David S. Leonard, MB, BCh, BAO, explained the need for a trial of this […]
As our residents rotate through various ENT specialties, they learn a variety of specialized tests and procedures. They also learn the fine art of establishing communication and trust with their patients. Perhaps nowhere is this more important than on their pediatric rotations through St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Children’s Hospital is a special place. From the […]
The Program in Audiology and Communication Sciences (PACS) now offers specialized training in pediatric intervention for both audiology and deaf education students. Early intervention is one key to successful outcomes in children who are deaf or hard of hearing. However, being identified early and receiving a cochlear implant or hearing aid does not ensure that […]
Craig A. Buchman, MD, the Lindburg Professor and head of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has been elected president of the American Neurotology Society, an organization of specialists in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the inner ear and skull base. He first […]
What do you do at WashU? I currently serve as clinic manager for the pediatric division of the Department of Otolaryngology. I do whatever it takes to make sure each clinic runs smoothly. I oversee clinic staff and fill in as needed. What do you like most about WashU? There are many things that I love […]
Cochlear implants should be recommended for more adults with hearing loss
Washington University ENT physicians have just made their services even more convenient to pediatric patients by opening a new office in south St. Louis County. Located on Richardson Crossing Road in Arnold, Missouri, the new office treats children with nearly every general ENT issue. Able to accommodate patients on short notice, frequently within a day, […]