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
Guangyong Peng, MD, PhD
Professor of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery
Our lab’s research focuses on understanding the role of different subsets of T cells in suppressive tumor microenvironments and the development of novel tumor therapeutic strategies using metabolic and molecular reprogramming of T cell fate and function for enhanced tumor immunity and immunotherapy.
Andrew M. Peterson, MD, MSCI
MD: University of Missouri – Kansas City
I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to start residency at Washington University in my hometown of St. Louis. My draws to the program are the high-volume operative exposure, research opportunities, and awesome people.
Jay F. Piccirillo, MD, FACS
Professor of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
- Phone: 314-362-7509
Patrik Pipkorn, MD
Associate Professor
Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery
- Phone: 314-362-7509
Dr. Pipkorn’s areas of clinical interest include head and neck benign and malignant lesions, thyroid tumors, parathyroid, sinonasal benign and malignant tumors, and reconstruction of head and neck defects.
Sidharth V. Puram, MD, PhD, FACS
Lindburg Professor and Chair, Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery
Director, Robert Ebert and Greg Stubblefield Head and Neck Tumor Center
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
- Phone: 314-362-7509
Shivani Ramolia, MD
MD: Rutgers Robert Woods Johnson Medical School
I chose WashU Medicine for its collaborative academic environment, strong commitment to research, and dedication to developing future leaders in academic otolaryngology.
Susan Rathgeb, MS
Clinical Audiologist
Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery
- Phone: 314-362-7489
- Fax: 314-453-0489
Jason T. Rich, MD, FACS
Professor of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
- Phone: 314-362-7509
Dr. Rich performs surgical removal of head and neck tumors as well as advanced reconstruction of the head and neck. He has broad expertise in treating advanced skin cancers such as melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and Merkel cell carcinoma. He also has expertise in treating mucosal, thyroid and parotid cancers.