Pediatric otolaryngologist, also known as pediatric ENT (ear, nose, and throat), is a medical specialty focused on the care of children with ear, nose, and throat conditions. It involves both medical and
surgical treatment of these conditions in children from birth to age 17. Pediatric otolaryngologists have specialized training to address the unique needs of children with ear, nose and throat issues and often collaborate with other pediatric specialists, like allergists, audiologist, speech therapists, to provide comprehensive care for children with complex ENT conditions.
Ear, Nose, and Throat Clinic
A pediatric ENT clinic specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, and throat (ENT) conditions in children, from infants to teenagers. These clinics are staffed by specialists called pediatric otolaryngologists who have advanced training in addressing the unique ENT needs of children. Children's ENT conditions can differ from those in adults, and pediatric otolaryngologists are skilled in addressing these differences, including communication barriers and developmental considerations

What is a pediatric otolaryngologist?

Common Conditions
Our specialists are trained, experienced and equipped to diagnose and treat a wide variety of ear, nose and throat-related conditions in children and adolescents. More specifically, pediatric otolaryngologist conditions we treat at El Paso Children's Hospital include:
ENT issues
The ENT Clinic at El Paso Children's Hospital is dedicated to helping keep kids' ears free from harm and healthy, so they can experience West Texas' many sounds in high definition. We treat a variety of ear-related Issues, including: Ear infections, Tonsilitis, Adenoid problems and Allergies.
Management of complex conditions:
Pediatric otolaryngologists also handle more complicated issues like airway obstruction, hearing loss, and congenital abnormalities of the head and neck.
Surgical procedure's
They perform surgeries such as tonsillectomies, adenoidectomies, and ear tube placements, often in collaboration with other pediatric specialists.
Contact a Pediatric ENT
Your child’s ears, nose and throat help them interact with the world around them, letting them listen in school, shout for joy, sing their favorite song or enjoy a scoop of Triple-Fudge Ripple ice cream. But when there’s an issue with your child’s ears, throat, voice, sinuses or airways, it can lead to nights full of uncertainty.
Trust the ear, nose and throat experts at El Paso Children’s Hospital to see your family through.

Multispecialty Center
5400 Alameda AvenueEl Paso, Texas 79905
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Medical Staff

Jonathan Chiao, MD
Pediatric Otolaryngologist

Amanda Chiao, AuD, PhD, CCC-A
Pediatric Hearing & Vestibular Audiologist, Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso

Manuel A. Vicente, AuD, CCC-A
Pediatric Audiologist