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Ear, Nose & Throat Services (Otolaryngology)

When your child needs a hospital, everything matters.

Providing primary, secondary and tertiary otolaryngological care for patients. Ear, Nose and Throat services at Nationwide Children's Hospital have the only fellowship-trained pediatric otorlaryngologists in central Ohio.

Our Clinics

ENT Clinic – Dublin
Medical Office Building at
Dublin Close to Home^SM Center
5665 Venture Drive
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 722-3150
FAX (614) 722-6560

ENT Clinic – Main Campus
Outpatient Care Center
555 S. 18th Street
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 722-3150
FAX (614) 722-6560

ENT Clinic – Westerville
Westerville Surgery Center
455 Executive Campus Drive
Westerville, Ohio 43082
(614) 722-3150
FAX (614) 722-6560

ENT Specialty Programs

• Airway Disorders Clinic
• Hearing Clinic
• Rhinology Clinic
• Voice and Swallowing Disorder Clinic

ENT Disorders and Services Provided

• Airway management
• Allergic rhinitis
• Chronic pharyngitis
• Chronic sinusitis
• Cleft lip and palate
• Congenital abnormalities of the ear, face and neck
• Esophageal diseases
• Eustachian tube disorders
• External ear disorders
• Foreign bodies in the ear
• Hearing loss
• Head and neck masses and cysts including thyroid masses
• Nasal obstruction
• Nasopharyngitis
• Otitis media
• Tonsils and adenoids – infections and chronic problems
• Tracheostomy and ventilator care
• Tympanic membrane disorders
• Vocal fold paralysis

ENT Surgical Specializations

• Airway reconstruction
• Cleft lip and palate repair
• Cochlear implant
• Ear tube placement
• Endoscopic/minimally invasive surgery
• Osseointegrated hearing device implantation
• Otoplasty
• Outer and middle ear reconstruction
• Plastic and maxillofacial surgery
• Sinus surgery
• Thyroidectomy
• Tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy
• Turbinate reduction
• Vascular malformations treatment (minimally invasive)

ENT Outreach and Support Services

• Audiology
• Speech and Language
• Nurse practitioner-specialist in tracheotomy care

ENT Resources

• Airway Disorders Clinic
• ENT Specialty Programs
• Hearing Program Services at Nationwide Children's Hospital
• Nationwide Children's Welcomes Kris R. Jatana, MD, FAA
• Rhinology Clinic Fact Sheet
• Parent’s Guide to Children’s Hearing Loss
• Preparing Your Child for Cochlear Implant (English)
• Proceso de Candidatura Para el Implante Coclear (Español)
• Voice and Swallowing Disorder Clinic Fact Sheet

ENT Department Highlights

Dr. D. Richard Kang awarded the 2010 Partners in Care, Partners in Hope Award

The Partners in Care, Partners in Hope Award is presented to an employee, health care provider or department of Nationwide Children's in recognition of their outstanding achievement in care that reflects excellence in the core concepts of family-centered care. Learn more about the Partners in Care, Partners in Hope Award.

What if my child has not passed a hearing screen?

Nationwide Children's Hospital's team of hearing experts is available to assist you if your child has not passed a hearing screen. We offer a wide range of services from diagnostics, to support, to intervention.

For a thorough hearing test, please call 614-722-6200 for an Audiology appointment. If the hearing test shows your child does have a hearing loss, the audiologist will connect you to our Hearing Clinic and other supportive resources.

Hearing Team Education Series - 2011

The Hearing Team Education Series is designed to discuss topics related to hearing loss for families in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere. Topics change from month to month and participants are invited to attend the sessions of their choice. Learn more about the Hearing Team Education Series - 2011.