Introduction
Kara Prickett, MD, FACS, is the Division Chief of Otolaryngology at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and an Associate Professor at Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Prickett earned her medical degree at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, completed her residency training at Emory University School of Medicine, and then pursued a fellowship in pediatric otolaryngology at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. She joined Children’s and Emory in 2014.
Dr. Prickett’s clinical practice spans the full range of pediatric otolaryngology. She specializes in neonatal and pediatric head and neck tumors, thyroid and parathyroid disease, and airway concerns.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Prickett has experience in program development, multidisciplinary care team building, quality improvement, and operational leadership. She is also an active educator at Emory University School of Medicine, where she teaches courses on head and neck surgical anatomy and quality improvement science.
Academic Affiliations
- Emory University School of Medicine
Focus of Practice
- Pediatric otolaryngology
Areas of Interest
- Head and neck masses and tumors
- Thyroid and parathyroid surgery
- Airway obstruction
- Tracheostomy care
- Sinus disease
Locations
Childrens Physician Group - Otolaryngology
Center for Advanced Pediatrics, 2174 North Druid Hills Road NE 1st Floor Atlanta, GA 30329 Get Directions 404-785-5437Childrens Physician Group - Otolaryngology
Childrens at Satellite Boulevard, 2660 Satellite Boulevard Duluth, GA 30096 Get Directions 404-785-KIDS (5437)Childrens Physician Group - Otolaryngology
Arthur M. Blank Hospital, 2220 North Druid Hills Road NE Atlanta, GA 30329 Get DirectionsProfessional Affiliations
- American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
- American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
- European Society of Otolaryngology
- Pediatric Head and Neck Surgical Society
- American College of Surgeons
Research & Publications
Dr. Prickett's research focuses on clinical quality and outcomes, particularly in pediatric tracheostomy care, head and neck cancer management, and opioid stewardship. She is also actively studying the impact of alternative education methods for patients and caregivers, including simulation-based training and multimedia education.