Pediatric Otolaryngology

The Henry Ford Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (ENT) has a team of pediatric otolaryngologists in Detroit, Michigan who provide a wide range of general and specialized care, and are specifically trained in the care of pediatric ear, nose and throat conditions.

Patients are seen for a variety of reasons, including:

• Adenoids
• Cleft Lip and Palate/Craniofacial Anomalies
• Craniosynostosis
• Ear Infections (chronic and recurrent)
• Hearing Loss
• Sinusitis (recurrent)
• Sleep Apnea
• Swallowing Conditions
• Tonsils
• Voice Conditions
• Congenital anomalies of the head and neck
• Head and neck tumors
• Hoarseness
• Syndromes with ear, nose, and throat conditions
  • Down's Syndrome
  • Goldenhar Syndrome
  • Pierre-Robin Syndrome
  • Velocardiofacial Syndrome

Treatments and Services include:

• Airway and swallowing evaluation and treatment
• Airway reconstructive surgery
• Care for acute and chronic ear infections
• Care for hoarseness and the vocal cords
• Cochlear Implants for the treatment of certain hearing disorders
• Speech and language assessment and therapy
• Tonsillectomy
• Treatment for conditions of the adenoid and tonsils
• Treatment of congenital head and neck anomalies
• Voice and laryngeal evaluation and treatment, including laryngeal cancer care