Ear, Nose & Throat Services (Otolaryngology) :: Nationwide Children's Hospital

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Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ENT)
555 South 18th Street
Columbus, Ohio 43205
Phone: (614) 722-3150
Fax: (614) 722-6560


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Josh and Rachel both suffered from difficulty breathing due to narrow nasal passages, but a surgery helped them get back in the game.

Fast Facts

July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011

Inpatient Discharges: 1,346
Observation and Outpatient in a Bed Discharges: 384
Total Discharges: 1,730
Average Length of Stay*: 1.2
Average Daily Census*: 4.3
Total Patient Days*: 1,581

*Excludes observation patients

Total Surgical Procedures: 6,008

Inpatient Consults: 824

ENT Clinic Visits: 8,591
Combined Airway Disorder Clinic Visits: 28
Dublin Close To HomeSM ENT Clinic Visits: 6,012
Rhinology Clinic Visits: 202
Westerville Close To HomeSM ENT Clinic Visits: 1,686
Total Clinic Visits: 16,519

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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 Center
5665 Venture Drive
Dublin, OH 43017
Phone - (614) 722-3150
Fax - (614) 722-6560

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

ENT Clinic – Springfield
Springfield Close To Home Center
1644 North Limestone Street
Springfield, Ohio 45503
Phone - (614) 722-3150
Fax - (614) 722-6560

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

ENT Specialty Programs

Our medical professionals lead and participate in a variety of specialized programs that provide care for patients with unique diagnoses. These specialty programs include:

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

ENT Resources

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.

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700 Children's Drive Columbus, Ohio 43205 614.722.2000