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
Nedim Durakovic, MD
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery;
Director, Dizziness and Balance Center
- Phone: 314-362-7509
Noёl Y. Dwyer, AuD
Research Audiologist
Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery
- Phone: Patient appointments: 314-362-7245
- Fax: 314-362-7346
- Email: cochlear_implant@email.wustl.edu
Lauren English, AuD
Clinical Audiologist
Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery
Dr. English’s clinical interests include vestibular migraines and benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. She practiced at Vanderbilt Medical Center for 12 years prior to returning to Washington University.
Jill B. Firszt, PhD
Professor
Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery
Director, Cochlear Implant Program
Dr. Firszt’s clinical and research interests include bilateral and unilateral cochlear implants in adults and children, asymmetric hearing and unilateral haring loss, speech recognition, behavioral and electrophysiologic measures with electrical stimulation and optimization of speech processor mapping.
Marie Fleming, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery
Marie Fleming is a speech-language pathologist specializing in voice and upper airway disorders. Her clinical interests include endoscopic laryngeal imaging and videostroboscopy, gender affirming voice and communication services, and treatment of paradoxical vocal fold motion. Marie has experience in evaluation and treatment of both pediatric and adult populations with voice and upper airway disorders.
Zoe Fullerton, MD, MBE
Fellow in advanced head and neck surgical oncology and microvascular reconstruction
Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery
Katherine L. Garvey, MD, MPH
MD: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
“I was thrilled and honored to match at Washington University in St. Louis! It is such a privilege to train in a department that is committed to excellence in clinical and surgical care as well as research. On my interview day, I remember being so impressed by the incredible culture amongst residents and attendings – I feel very lucky to join this team.”
