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
Advance practice providers
Jarrett E. Walsh, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery
- Phone: 314-362-7509
Mark Warchol, PhD
Professor
Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery;
Professor
Dept. of Anatomy & Neurobiology
Research in my lab focuses on the development and regeneration of sensory receptors and afferent neurons in the inner ear.
Mariel O. Watkins, MD
Fellow in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery
Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery
Emma Watson, MD, PhD
MD: Baylor College of Medicine
“I am ecstatic to match into otolaryngology at Washington University in St. Louis, and I am honored to be able to train at a place with both surgical and research excellence. I look forward to working hard with supportive co-residents and faculty, learning all I can, and taking care of patients as I continue on my path to become a surgeon-scientist!”
Matthew J. Wu, MD
MD: Stritch School of Medicine at Loyola University, Chicago
“I am thrilled to start my career in otolaryngology at WashU and join an incredible group of faculty, residents, and supportive family. I am excited to train with excellent leaders and mentors in the field and be part of an amazing culture that cultivates great clinical training and research opportunities!”
Tatyana A. Yakusheva, PhD
Assistant Professor
Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery
My work focuses on understanding the role of the cerebellar nodulus and uvula (NU) in motion perception and spatial navigation. We aim to understand how NU processes the vestibular signals arriving directly or indirectly from the vestibular organs (otolith and semicircular canal afferents).
Paul Zolkind, MD
Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery
Chief of Otolaryngology, John Cochran VA Medical Center
- Phone: 314-362-7509
Dr. Zolkind is a head and neck specialist that treats benign and malignant head and neck tumors, salivary gland tumors and thyroid and parathyroid disorders. He specializes in transoral robotic surgery and microvascular reconstruction.