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
Judith E. C. Lieu, MD, MSPH
Professor
Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery;
Director
Resident Education Program
- Phone: 314-454-6162
Dr. Lieu’s clinical interests include pediatric otitis media, chronic middle ear disease, hearing loss, tonsillitis, snoring and sleep apnea, head and neck masses, voice and airway problems, and nasal and sinus disease. She has research interests in pediatric hearing loss, particularly unilateral hearing loss, and effects on quality of life.
Miranda Lindburg, MD
Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery
- Phone: 314-362-7509
Dr. Lindburg’s clinical interests include hearing and balance loss, sleep disorders, and all masses and disorders of the head and neck.
Jennifer R. Listenberger, AuD
Clinical Audiologist
Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery
- Phone: 314-362-7489
Xia Liu, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery
Identifying the states and roles of T cell subsets and dendritic cells in the suppressive tumor microenvironments using different types of tumor models; dissecting molecular mechanisms responsible for the dysfunctions of T cells and dendritic cells in tumors; and developing novel and effective strategies for tumor vaccines and anti-tumor immunotherapies.
Pablo Llerena, MD
MD: Rutgers Health Robert Woods Johnson Medical School
I am thrilled to have matched with WashU Medicine, a program renowned for its exceptional clinical training and unparalleled research opportunities. It’s truly an honor to join the legacy of outstanding physicians who have trained here.
Kate McClannahan, AuD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery
Dr. McClannahan’s research examines the interaction between age-related hearing loss and cognitive aging. She will starting up her Auditory Wellness and Health Aging Lab in the CID at WUSM building.
Maithilee Menezes, MD
Associate Professor
Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery
Officer, Diversity & Inclusion
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
- Phone: 314-454-6162
Dr. Menezes’ clinical interests include pediatric otolaryngology, lymphatic malformations of the head and neck, infantile hemangiomas, airway management, hearing loss in children and cleft and craniofacial concerns.
Karen Mispagel, AuD
Clinical Audiologist
Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery
- Phone: Patient appointments: 314-362-7245
- Fax: 314-362-7346
- Email: cochlear_implant@email.wustl.edu