Division of Otolaryngology
(ENT - Ear, Nose and Throat)
Otolaryngology is much more than simple health care for children with minor ear, nose and throat problems and UCMG physicians in the Division of Otolaryngology at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles provide comprehensive services in a wide range of areas. Experienced and skilled surgeons offer care in not only treatment for common or recurring ear infections, but also evaluation and treatment of facial trauma, assistance overcoming the many otolaryngologic manifestations of cystic fibrosis, evaluation and treatment of head and neck tumors and evaluation and treatment of complex airway problems.
Ear, nose, throat, head and neck problems are a common occurrence in children of all ages. In addition to treatment of various disorders, the Division of Otolaryngology physicians provide ongoing medical supervision, patient and family education and continuing support long after treatment has begun to produce results. When necessary, appropriate medical and surgical interventions are available. In all cases, collaboration with referring physicians regarding treatment plans and overall goals for both patients and their families is essential. The end result is continuity of care that is second to none among pediatric hospitals and programs in the United States.
UCMG physicians in the Divison of Otolaryngology also see patients in offices in Glendale and Covina.
Description of Programs and Services
The UCMG Division of Otolaryngology physicians provide clinical expertise in the areas of pediatric otolaryngology, benign and malignant head and neck tumors, bronchoesophagology and airway disorders, pediatric sinus disease, craniofacial otolaryngology, speech and voice evaluation, otology, congenital disorders of the ear, cochlear implants, disorders of the facial nerve and skull base surgery, cleft lip and palate.
Special procedures include head and neck cancer and tumor surgery, diagnostic and therapeutic surgery for pediatric airway disorders, cleft lip and palate surgery, laryngeal and tracheal reconstruction, reconstructive surgery of the middle and outer ear, congenital atresia repair, video nasal endoscopy, fiberscopic laryngoscopy, myringotomy, speech fluoroscopy, removal of foreign bodies from the ears, nose and throat, laser laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy.
Services include:
- Treatment for complex head and neck tumors.
- Treatment of symptoms resulting from cystic fibrosis.
- Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy for children with bleeding disorders.
- Routine procedures performed on children with high-risk medical problems.
- Evaluation and treatment for facial trauma.
- Routine and complex surgery for pediatric sinus disease.
- Treatment for craniofacial disorders.
- Treatment for complex airway diseases.
- Treatment for various pediatric otology and neurotology diseases, including mastoid disorders and tumors of the cerebellopontine angle. In addition, UCMG physicians perform reconstruction of the eardrum or associated ossicles and repair of congenital aural atresia.
PHYSICIANS
- Kenneth A. Geller, M.D., Division Head
- Dennis M. Crockett, M.D.
- Debra M. Don, M.D.
- Jeffrey A. Koempel, M.D.
- Dennis R. Maceri, M.D.
HOW TO CONTACT US
The Division of Otolaryngology welcomes your inquiries. To contact us you can:
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| Call the Division directly at | (323) 669-5991 or (323) 671-3675 | |
Fax us at |
(323) 664-7327 |
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Write to us at |
Division of Otolaryngology Childrens Hospital Los Angeles 4650 Sunset Blvd., #58 Los Angeles, CA 90027-6062 |
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