expert ear, nose and throat care, built for kids
Our board-certified pediatric ENT specialists treat ear infections, sore throats, sleep and hearing concerns in children of every age.
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Best Children’s Hospitals 2025–2026, 3 specialties
Board-Certified
Fellowship-trained pediatric ENT specialists
Comprehensive Testing
Diagnostic testing for complex ENT conditions
why families choose Dayton Children’s
kids-only care environment
Every exam, scope and hearing test is designed for children and teens — not adapted from adult medicine.
surgery only when needed
We start with the least invasive treatment and recommend surgery only when it truly helps.
testing under one roof
Hearing tests, imaging and sleep evaluations happen on-site, so families get answers without extra trips.
fast track for ear tubes
Dayton Children’s ENT Fast Track program for ear tubes surgery is ideally suited for children who meet the clinical criteria for ear tube placement and for whom any delay in care would add to their suffering. Ask your pediatrician if your child might be a good candidate for Fast Track.
conditions we treat
We bring specialized expertise, advanced testing and family-centered care together to treat a wide range of conditions affecting your child’s ears, nose, throat and sleep.
- Frequent or chronic ear infections
- Recurring sore throat and strep throat
- Tonsillitis and enlarged tonsils
- Enlarged adenoids
- Sleep apnea and sleep-disordered breathing
- Snoring and noisy breathing
- Hearing loss
- Nasal congestion and sinus infections
- Recurrent croup
- Hoarseness and voice problems
- Feeding and swallowing difficulties
- Nasal obstruction and septal deviation
- Head and neck masses
- Vascular anomalies and birthmarks
- View more conditions we treat →
ENT care close to home
common
questions
Many families can schedule directly with our ENT team online. If your insurance plan requires a referral, your child’s pediatrician can send one — and you can still book your appointment today.
Pediatric ENT specialists complete additional fellowship training focused entirely on children’s anatomy, which differs from adults in important ways — smaller airways, developing ears, and growing facial structures. Our team also knows how to put kids at ease during exams and procedures.
Not necessarily. Many ENT conditions improve with medication, monitoring or time, and we always pursue the least invasive option first. If surgery like ear tubes or a tonsillectomy is the right choice, our team will walk you through exactly what to expect before, during and after.
Stevie’s story
Around age four, Stevie’s parents noticed signs of sudden hearing loss. At first, they thought it was an ear infection. They went to see Dr. Robert Lober, who suspected it may be related to Stevie’s craniosynostosis and ordered a CT scan. The scan found fluid behind Stevie’s eardrum, not a typical place for fluid to be, so Dr. Lober referred Stevie to pediatric ENT (ear, nose and throat). ENT recommended ear tubes and referred Stevie to audiology for a hearing check.
Audiology did a hearing test with Stevie and found that he had moderate hearing loss. Stevie then got ear tubes to relieve fluid buildup and hearing aids to help with the hearing loss. Being able to hear better is the biggest perk of Stevie’s hearing aids, but for an 8-year-old, getting to pick the color is also fun.
“It’s cool that I get to choose. It’s hard to pick; there’s so many colors to pick from. And I figured out that they have a glitter color too!” Stevie says.
Through every step of Stevie’s journey, his care team has been committed to supporting him and his family, and making sure they don’t feel alone. Beyond taking care of Stevie’s hearing aid needs, the team also connects with Stevie’s audiologist at school to make sure everyone is on the same page.
ready to help your child feel like themselves again?
Schedule online in minutes, or call our team to find the earliest available appointment with a pediatric ENT specialist.
