Ears, Nose and Throat

“The Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology stands as a model of excellence, providing compassionate, evidence-based care to children across the full spectrum of needs – from routine ear, nose and throat concerns to the most complex airway, sleep, sinus, head and neck and hearing disorders. Driven by curiosity and a commitment to discovery, we lead the ENT field through groundbreaking research and high-impact publications that continuously shape and elevate the standard of care for children locally, nationally and worldwide.”

Ron Mitchell, M.D.
Pediatric Otolaryngologist and Division Director of ENT, Children’s Health
Professor, UT Southwestern

PATIENT OUTCOMES

26,000+ outpatient ENT appointments in 2025

8,500 surgical ENT cases in 2025

49 Cochlear implants using the closed endoscopic technique

KEY PROGRAMS

Pediatric Cochlear Implant

We are dedicated to transforming the lives of children with hearing loss through expert care, advanced research and a patient-centered approach.

Uses only the most minimally invasive techniques to isolate and advance the cochlear electrodes through laparoscopic techniques
Collaborates with the UTD Callier Center to measure electrode lengths and create a personalized implant for every child

Airway Management

Our high-fidelity simulation ensures families and care teams are thoroughly prepared for discharge and emergency scenarios. Our team is also pioneering safety initiatives, including a novel risk-assessment tool to mitigate the risk of accidental tracheostomy decannulation.

Offers access to immediate care to help restore and maintain proper function with pediatric airway or swallowing disorders
Uses evidence-based procedures based on the latest research and documented best practices to identify the severity of each child’s symptoms so we can determine if they need to be treated at a hospital or on an outpatient basis
51 complex airway surgeries
50 new tracheostomies

Multidisciplinary Pediatric Aerodigestive Clinic (MPAC)

We are proud to be the only multidisciplinary aerodigestive program in North Texas and one of the few in the region providing coordinated care for children with breathing and swallowing challenges.

Collaborates with multiple specialists, including gastroenterologists (GI), pulmonologists and otolaryngologists (ENT), to provide the best plan forward
Provides surgical interventions such as triple endoscopy, direct laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy, flexible bronchoscopy with bronchoalveolar lavage and esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EDG)