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
Shivee Gilja, MD
MD: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
I am so excited to have matched the research track at WashU and join a program with such exceptional clinical training and endless research opportunities! I feel fortunate to join a legacy of amazing otolaryngologists who have trained at WashU, including some of my own mentors from medical school.
Brenda D. Gotter, AuD
Clinical Audiologist
Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery
- Phone: Patient appointments: 314-362-7245
- Fax: 314-362-7346
- Email: cochlear_implant@email.wustl.edu
Jeffrey Graves, MD
MD: Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
From my interview day, it was clear that WashU offers the perfect balance of challenge and support to help me grow as an otolaryngologist. The combination of world-class surgical training, a strong culture of mentorship, and endless opportunities for innovation made it the perfect fit.
R. Alex Harbison, MD, MS, FACS
Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
- Phone: 314-362-7509
Amrita Hari-Raj, MD
MD: The Ohio State University College of Medicine
“It is a tremendous honor for me to join the otolaryngology residency and train with this outstanding league of leaders and mentors of our field. I am thrilled to return as a resident physician to partake of strong surgical training, robust research opportunities, and a collaborative learning environment.”
Jacques A. Herzog, MD
Professor of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery;
Chief, Division of Otology/Neurotology
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
- Phone: 314-453-0001
Keiko Hirose, MD
Professor of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
- Phone: 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.
Laura K. Holden, AuD
Research Scientist
Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery
- Phone: Patient appointments: 314-362-7245
- Fax: 314-362-7346
- Email: cochlear_implant@email.wustl.edu