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When your child needs care for an ear, nose or throat condition, the highly specialized otolaryngology doctors at Arkansas Children’s will manage the condition with a holistic approach. Our pediatric otolaryngology team uses the most advanced systems and procedures to address your child’s specific condition—as well as his or her physical and mental well-being. We are nationally and internationally recognized experts in caring for common and complex otolaryngology conditions.

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The Otolaryngology team diagnoses and treats a broad range of pediatric ear, nose and throat (ENT) conditions, from ear infections and tonsillitis to larynx reconstruction or hemangiomas.

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The otolaryngology program at Arkansas Children’s uses a multidisciplinary approach to care that includes doctors, nurses and speech, language and hearing therapists. All of our doctors are board certified in otolaryngology.

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At Arkansas Children’s, our expert otolaryngologists are highly skilled at providing advanced care and treatment for many conditions of the ear, nose and throat. Your child’s doctor will discuss treatment options with you and will work with you to develop the best care plan for your child.

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The Otolaryngology team at Arkansas Children's is actively involved in research to improve the care, treatments and outcomes for children with ear, nose and throat conditions. The research-related activities of our doctors, nurses and therapists include:

  • Participation in multiple clinical trials
  • Numerous research grants with Basic Science laboratory
  • Clinical and basic science investigations of treatments for hemangiomas and vascular anomalies
  • Studies of laser treatments for birthmarks and cosmetic lesions
  • Published Books: Common ENT Disorders in Pediatrics by Charles M. Bower, M.D. and Gresham T Richter, M.D.
  • Numerous published book chapters and articles
  • Members of multiple national and International organizations related to pediatric care and ENT disorders and vascular and cleft conditions

Surgery Volumes (2019)

The Ear, Nose and Throat department at Arkansas Children's provides care for children through more than 17,000 visits for ENT treatment.

Airway Surgeries 924
Cleft Surgeries 214
Congenital Head/Neck Mass Surgeries 44
Otology Surgeries 128
Plastics Surgeries 36
Sinus Surgeries 188
Thyroid and Tumor Surgeries 14
Vascular Surgeries 367

Pediatric Otolaryngology Fellowship

Get information about the one-year, ACGME-accredited Pediatric Otolaryngology fellowship program at Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) as part of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Department of Otolaryngology. 

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