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
Ricky Chae, MD
MD: University of Massachusetts T.H. Chan School of Medicine
During my sub-internship at WashU Medicine, I was drawn to the unparalleled clinical and research opportunities, strong sense of camaraderie, and inspiring mentorship from leaders in the field.
Andrew Charap, MD
MD: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
“I’m thrilled to be starting my career in otolaryngology surrounded by a group of faculty and residents who are committed to clinical and research excellence, mentorship, and culture of support. I’m looking forward to taking advantage of all the opportunities St. Louis and WashU have to offer!”
John Chi, MD, MPHS
Professor of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery
Division Chief, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
- Phone: 314-996-3880
Dr. John Chi is a facial plastic surgeon with a practice focused only on the aesthetics and function of the face, head and neck. Dr. Chi’s clinical interests include facial cosmetic procedures (Botox, fillers, peels, lasers) and surgery (rhinoplasty, facelift, browlift, blepharoplasty), rhinoplasty, skin cancer reconstruction, facial trauma and facial nerve.
Samuel J. Cler, MD
MD: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
WashU Otolaryngology offers everything I could want in a training program – a tremendous operative experience, strong representation of all sub-specialties, and research support that is second to none. For me, however, the most important part is the people. The residents and faculty are very welcoming, which makes the program feel like a family.
Nicole Collins, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery
Nicole Collins is a speech-language pathologist specializing in voice and upper airway disorders. Her clinical interests include endoscopic laryngeal imaging and videostroboscopy, singing voice rehabilitation, professional voice rehabilitation, gender spectrum voice and communication services, treatment of chronic cough, and treatment of paradoxical vocal fold motion.
Grace Cutchin, CCC-SLP
Lead Speech-Language Pathologist
Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery
Grace Cutchin is a speech-language pathologist specializing in voice and upper airway disorders. Her clinical interests include endoscopic laryngeal imaging and videostroboscopy, singing voice rehabilitation, professional voice rehabilitation, treatment of chronic cough, and treatment of paradoxical vocal fold motion. Grace has experience working with singers in a variety of different genres.
Lisa Davidson, PhD
Associate Professor
Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery;
Coordinator
Pediatric Audiology at the CID Oral School
Research Interests: The overall goal of our current research project is to specify how perceptual and cognitive abilities interact to determine relative benefits of sensory devices for children with moderate to profound sensorineural hearing loss.
Andrew J. Drescher, MD
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
- Phone: 314-362-7509
Kate Dunsky, MD
Associate Professor
Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery
- Phone: 314-454-6162
Dr. Dunsky’s clinical interests include general pediatric otolaryngology conditions: otitis media, obstructive sleep apnea, rhinosinusitis, and pediatric voice, airway and swallowing problems.