Otolaryngologists at Riley Children’s Health treat the full range of pediatric ear, nose and throat conditions. Our fellowship-trained physicians use the latest technology to perform extensive diagnostic evaluations and deliver individualized treatment. OTOLARYNGOLOGY
RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS
Advanced technologies and procedures ■ Cochlear implantation in genetic hearing loss (TMPRSS3) ■ Computer-aided, image-guided navigation for sinus surgery ■ Laryngotracheal reconstruction ■ Robotic cochlear implantation ■ Ex-utero intrapartum (EXIT) procedures for complex congenital airway and head and neck anomalies
Our program is engaged in approximately 10 clinical studies related to: ■ Juvenile-onset recurrent respiratory papillomatosis ■ Temporal bone infections ■ Obstructive sleep apnea and laryngomalacia ■ Middle ear infections
TOP DISTINCTIONS
Specialized programs
Cleft and Craniofacial Anomalies Program Riley Children’s has one of the nation’s most comprehensive programs for treating children with cleft lip and/or cleft palate; program approved by the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association. Vascular Anomalies Program Advanced, high-quality care for children with these conditions helps restore function and a more normal appearance. Aerodigestive Program Our team partners with Riley gastroenterologists to offer multidisciplinary care for children with structural airway and functional gastroenterology disorders. Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program Multidisciplinary experts at Riley Children’s and a parent advocate meet once a month with children who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families to address care and support services.
■ Cochlear implant program internationally recognized for clinical care and research
Riley Otolaryngology has expertise in the surgical treatment of head and neck tumors, thyroid and parathyroid cancer, mandibular tumors, and free flap reconstruction.
■ Founding partner in providing multidisciplinary care and support to children who are deaf or hard of hearing
■ First in Indiana to perform:
NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS
– Pediatric Inspire surgery (upper airway stimulation) to treat sleep apnea – Endoscopic skull base surgery in children
Journal of Neurological Surgery Part B Skull Base: February 2024 Endoscopic trans-clival and nasopharyngeal approach for removal of a penetrating blow dart and skull base reconstruction Frontiers in Neurology: January 2024 Robotic assistance during cochlear implantation: The rationale for consistent, controlled speed of electrode array insertion The Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology: May 2024 Sinonasal symptom correlation with the postoperative polyp scale (POPS) Facial Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine: July-August 2024 Aerosol and droplet generation from open rhinoplasty: Surgical risk in the pandemic era OUR TEAM ALSO PUBLISHED IN: American Journal of Otolaryngology Investigative Otolaryngology Otology and Neurotology The Laryngoscope
■ First in the state with fellowship-trained pediatric otolaryngologists
Riley Children’s is now using the Inspire implantable device to treat obstructive sleep apnea in children with Down syndrome.
Otolaryngology Volume: 2022 – 2024
11,068
10,538
Outpatient visits
8,074
DIVISION CHIEF Bruce H. Matt, MD, MSc, FAAP, FACS Professor of Otolaryngology -- Head & Neck Surgery, IU School of Medicine > Connect with Dr. Matt on Doximity.
Surgical cases
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11 board certified physicians
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