Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose and Throat)

A pediatric otolaryngologist, or ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, treats children with common childhood problems like ear infections, throat infections, breathing problems and sinus issues, as well as more complex issues like hearing loss and head and neck tumors.

Why should my child see a pediatric otolaryngologist?

Children often have problems of the ear, nose and throat that are rarely seen in adults. They respond differently to treatment and need an otolaryngology team with pediatric experience and training. At Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, our pediatric otolaryngologists (ENTs) are specially trained and experienced in treating children—from infants to young adults—with common and complex ear, nose and throat conditions.

Pediatric training and experience

• Our pediatric ENTs have gone through additional training that specifically focuses on caring for children. Our clinics and hospitals are also equipped with kid-sized equipment to meet kids’ unique needs.
• Our team performs more pediatric ear tube surgeries and tonsillectomies annually than any other hospital in Georgia. Each year, our team performs:
• More than 6,000 ear tube surgeries—an average of 16 procedures every day.
• Thousands of tonsil and adenoid removal surgeries.
• Nearly 9,000 total ENT surgical procedures each year—more than any other hospital in Georgia.

Because our volumes are high, you can rest assured that your child is being treated by specialists with the skills and experience necessary to provide high-quality care. 

Safe, child-focused surgical care

• Each surgical team is accompanied by a pediatric anesthesiologist who has received additional training to care for pediatric patients.
• Anesthesia plans are tailored to each child based on their weight, height and type of surgery.
• Our team, including child life specialists, provides individualized care and support designed to meet the needs of kids as they cope with stress and uncertainty.

Comprehensive, team-based care

Many of the ENTs at Children’s are also part of multidisciplinary clinics, which means they collaborate with pediatric specialists in other areas to help make sure every patient is getting comprehensive care. 

Our pediatric ENT doctors are equipped to care for children with common and complex ENT conditions, including:

The ENTs at Children’s offer comprehensive services, including evaluation, diagnosis, management and treatment of children with a variety of disorders of the ears, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. 

Our pediatric ENT specialists perform surgeries and procedures for:

Our pediatric ENT team combines the latest proven technology with a caring, child-friendly approach, making Children’s a top choice for surgical and nonsurgical treatment for conditions of the ear, nose and throat.  

Physician leadership

• Kara Prickett, MD, Division Chief, Otolaryngology
• Lori Gentile, MD, Co-Medical Director, Otolaryngology
• Sweeti Shah, DO, Co-Medical Director, Otolaryngology
• Nandini Govil, MD, Medical Director, Hearing Loss Program

Children’s Physician Group–Otolaryngology

Children’s Physician Group is the largest multispecialty physician practice in Georgia. Children’s Physician Group enables you to see pediatric ENT providers who are part of the Children’s team.

Physicians

• John Bangiyev, DO
• Clarice Brown, MD
• Anita Deshpande, MD
• Sean Evans, MD
• Lori Gentile, MD
• Nandini Govil, MD
• Zach Kelly, MD
• Vandra Okafor, MD
• Kara K. Prickett, MD
• Sweeti Shah, DO
• James Thomsen, MD
• Ashwini Tilak, MD

Advanced practice providers

• Bailey Barber, PA
• Tammie Brickhouse, CPNP
• Chelsea Crawford, CPNP
• Kara Ford, CPNP
• Amelia Harvey, PA-C
• Sarine Husein, MSN, CPNP-PC
• Bissel Landis, CPNP
• Liza Massey, CPNP
• Amanda Roncone, PA-C
• Christina Scott, CPNP
• Ashley Settlemyer, CPNP
• Amy Steves, CPNP
• Erica Walker, CPNP
• Paige Zagranski, CPNP

Private practice otolaryngologists in our program

Our surgeons work closely with other otolaryngologists in the community to help make sure complete, coordinated care is delivered seamlessly at our hospitals for children with ENT conditions.

• Megan Ballard, MD
• Erik Bauer, MD
• Paula Harmon, MD
• Andrew Sipp, MD
• Melissa Statham, MD

Children's offers pediatric ENT clinics at the following locations across metro Atlanta.