Otorhinolaryngology
Pediatric Otolaryngology

Ear, Nose, and Throat Care for Children

Periera examining childThe Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology at the University of Maryland Children’s Hospital provides complete care for infants and children with conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, head, and neck.

Our specialists work closely with other pediatric medical and surgical teams to give every child the best possible care in a compassionate, family-centered environment.

Conditions We Commonly Treat

  • Ear & Hearing: Ear infections, ear deformities, hearing loss
  • Breathing & Airway: Snoring and sleep apnea, noisy breathing, chronic cough, complex airway conditions
  • Nose & Sinuses: Nasal obstruction, nosebleeds, sinusitis
  • Throat & Voice: Hoarseness, speech and language delay, oral ties (tongue-tie)
  • Head & Neck: Neck masses, cleft lip and palate

Surgeries We Commonly Perform

  • Ear tubes (PE tubes)
  • Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
  • Frenotomy (tongue-tie release)
  • Airway evaluations and reconstruction
  • Tracheostomy
  • Neck mass excision and lymph node biopsy

Our Approach

We know how important it is to put children at ease and support families through every step of care. Along with advanced technology and surgical expertise, we are committed to compassionate, child-friendly care.

Appointments Available in Multiple Locations

Baltimore City: 410-328-6866
Columbia, MD: 667-214-2100
Bel Air, MD: 667-214-240


Meet Our Team

John Caccamese
John F. Caccamese, MD, DMD
Professor (Secondary)
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Pediatric Audiology


Drs. Angela Lataille, Chelsea Carter, Lachelle Lazarus, and Arielle Abrams evaluate and manage hearing loss, hearing aids, implantable hearing devices, and pediatric dizziness.


Learn More: Audiology

Speech and Language Pathology


Kimberly Weir and Katie Dietrich-Burns treat children with voice, speech, and swallowing disorders.

 

Learn More: Speech Pathology


Patient Story

Watch the video of Noah Schultz, an infant who was born with a rare airway cyst and underwent a series of surgical procedures by Dr. Isaiah, including removal of the cyst, a tracheostomy and airway reconstruction. Noah is thriving today.