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Pediatric Otolaryngology

Overview

The Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology clinical practice is located at Seattle Children’s Hospital, an affiliate of the University of Washington. We work closely with other departments at Seattle Children’s, including speech pathology and craniofacial anomalies, to deliver comprehensive care to children while informing and supporting their families.

Our division believes strongly in the Seattle Children’s Hospital mission statement of continually trying to improve the health of children by combining research and teaching with the care of pediatric patients. Being a part of the WWAMI regional network allows us to concentrate experience and develop new expertise in patients with complex or routine medical problems alike.

In addition to providing services for common situations such as large tonsils or ear infections, we have developed specialty programs for integrated care of complex problems. The Childhood Communications Center focuses on children with significant hearing or speech problems. The Vascular Anomalies Center  provides care for children with birthmarks or masses such as hemangiomas. We also have specialty clinics for sinus problems, voice issues, swallowing and breathing difficulties, thyroid masses, and palate (speech) problems.

Providers

Bridget MacDonald, MD

Bridget MacDonald, MD

PEDIATRIC OTO FELLOW 2026-27
Overview Undergraduate Education: BA, Cognitive Science with Highest Honors, University of California, Berkeley, 2015Medical School: MD, University of California, San [...]
Specialty:Pediatric OtolaryngologyFellowship program:Pediatric Otolaryngology FellowshipClinic:Seattle Children's HospitalCategories:Fellow

David L. Horn, MD, MS

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR; VICE-CHAIR, RESEARCH
Anchor Links The goal of my research and clinical work is to maximize the communication potential of children with hearing [...]
Research area:Hearing and BalanceSpecialty:Otology and Neurotology, Pediatric OtolaryngologyClinic:Seattle Children's HospitalCategories:Faculty

Henry Ou, MD, MA

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Anchor Links Although I am a surgeon, I recognize that surgery is a frightening prospect for any child and their [...]
Research area:Hearing and BalanceSpecialty:Pediatric OtolaryngologyFellowship program:Pediatric Otolaryngology FellowshipClinic:Seattle Children's HospitalCategories:Faculty

Jonathan A. Perkins, DO

PROFESSOR
Anchor Links Throughout my medical and surgical training I was struck by the importance of normal fluid and cell transport. [...]
Research area:Pediatric Otolaryngology ResearchSpecialty:Pediatric OtolaryngologyClinic:Seattle Children's HospitalCategories:Faculty

Juliana Bonilla-Velez, MD

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Anchor Links Biography Dr. Bonilla Velez is a pediatric otolaryngologist at Seattle Children's Hospital and an assistant professor in the [...]
Research area:Pediatric Otolaryngology ResearchSpecialty:Head & Neck Surgery and Oncology, Sleep Surgery, Pediatric OtolaryngologyClinic:Seattle Children's HospitalCategories:Faculty

Kaalan E. Johnson, MD

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Anchor Links My interest in helping children with complex airway, breathing, and swallowing conditions is one avenue to have a [...]
Research area:Throat, Voice, Swallowing and Airway, Pediatric Otolaryngology ResearchSpecialty:Laryngology, Pediatric OtolaryngologyClinic:Seattle Children's HospitalCategories:Faculty

Kaitlyn Zenner, MD

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
"As a pediatric otolaryngologist and scientist, I m passionate about caring for children and advancing our understanding of genetic causes [...]
Research area:Pediatric Otolaryngology ResearchSpecialty:Pediatric OtolaryngologyClinic:Seattle Children's HospitalCategories:Faculty

Kathleen Sie, MD

PROFESSOR, RICHARD AND FRANCINE LOEB ENDOWED CHAIR IN CHILDHOOD COMMUNICATION RESEARCH
Anchor Links I feel immensely privileged to help children who have craniofacial anomalies, abnormally formed ears and communication challenges. Helping [...]
Research area:Hearing and BalanceSpecialty:Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Otology and Neurotology, Pediatric OtolaryngologyClinic:Seattle Children's HospitalCategories:Faculty
Miles Klimara, MD

Miles Klimara, MD

PEDIATRIC OTO FELLOW (2026-27)
Biography Dr. Miles J. Klimara joins the department as a fellow in pediatric otolaryngology head & neck surgery. He completed [...]
Specialty:Pediatric OtolaryngologyFellowship program:Pediatric Otolaryngology FellowshipClinic:Seattle Children's HospitalCategories:Fellow

Randall A. Bly, MD

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Anchor Links My goal is to listen to patients and families and understand the problem. This helps me guide families [...]
Research area:Hearing and Balance, Pediatric Otolaryngology ResearchSpecialty:Pediatric OtolaryngologyClinic:Seattle Children's HospitalCategories:Faculty

Sanjay Parikh, MD, FACS

PROFESSOR AND CHIEF, SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL; PEDIATRIC/SCH DIVISION DIRECTOR
Anchor Links It is a privilege to be a surgeon at Seattle Children's Hospital and professor at the University of [...]
Research area:Pediatric Otolaryngology ResearchSpecialty:Pediatric OtolaryngologyFellowship program:Pediatric Otolaryngology FellowshipClinic:Seattle Children's HospitalCategories:Faculty

Scott Manning, MD

PROFESSOR EMERITUS
Anchor Links I believe in the Seattle Children's original mission statement of making medicine better through the combined activities of [...]
Specialty:Pediatric OtolaryngologyClinic:Seattle Children's HospitalCategories:Faculty

Sheng "Shane" Zhou, MD

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
I consider it a privilege to work alongside such brilliant colleagues to dramatically enhance a child's quality of life. My [...]
Research area:Pediatric Otolaryngology ResearchSpecialty:Pediatric OtolaryngologyClinic:Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle Children's Bellevue Clinic and Surgery Center, Seattle Children's South Clinic in Federal WayCategories:Faculty

Theresa Kim, MD

CLINICAL ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Kim anchor link "Seeking and receiving medical care can be a stressful experience for patients and their families. My most [...]
Specialty:Pediatric OtolaryngologyClinic:Seattle Children's Bellevue Clinic and Surgery Center, Seattle Children's South Clinic in Federal Way, Seattle Children's HospitalCategories:Faculty

Clinics

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Seattle Children's Hospital

At Seattle Children's, we specialize in caring for children with a broad range of conditions, from ear infections to problems with hearing and speaking.
Specialty:Laryngology, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery and Oncology, Otology and Neurotology, General Otolaryngology
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Seattle Children's Bellevue Clinic and Surgery Center

Our Bellevue Clinic and Surgery Center serves families in east King County. The center offers services in more than 30 pediatric specialties – provided by the same doctors and nurses who care for children and teens at our hospital in Seattle.
Specialty:Pediatric Otolaryngology
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Seattle Children's North Clinic

Seattle Children’s North Clinic serves families in north King, Snohomish, Whatcom and Skagit counties. The clinic offers services in more than 18 pediatric specialties – provided by doctors and nurses who also live in the community they serve.
Specialty:Pediatric Otolaryngology