Dana M. Thompson, MD

Division Head, Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery; Lauren D. Holinger, MD Professorship in Pediatric Otolaryngology

Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Appointments & Referrals

1.800.543.7362 (1.800.KIDS DOC)

About Me

Clinical Interests: Aero-digestive tract disorders, stridor, laryngotracheal stenosis, endoscopic and open airway surgery, laryngomalacia, swallowing disorders, surgical management of dysphagia, sialorrhea and aspiration, Functional Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES), airway manifestations of gastroesopheaal reflux disease (GERD) and eosinophilic esophagitis( EoE), hoarseness and voice disorders, ENT manifestations in children with congenital anomalies and genetic conditions, general pediatric otolaryngology in children with special needs or medically fragile children, surgical management of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), same day surgery

Specialties, Programs & Conditions

Specialties:

Otolaryngology (ENT) >

Education & Training

Education: University of Missouri, Kansas City School of Medicine, 1991

Postgraduate Training: Fellowship in pediatric otolaryngology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 1997-1999; Fellowship, Clinician Investigator Program, Mayo Medical School, 1996-1997; Residency in otolaryngology, Mayo Medical School, 1991-1996

Board Certifications: Otolaryngology

Publications

Most recent publications

An Algorithm for Airway Management in Patients With Pierre Robin Sequence J Craniofac Surg
International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group: Consensus guidelines on the diagnosis and management of type I laryngeal clefts Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 101 51-56
The "Surgeon on Service" Model for Timely, Economically Viable Inpatient Care of Tracheostomy Patients in Academic Pediatric Otolaryngology JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
Questioning the Utility of Laryngoscopy in the Evaluation of Pediatric Gastroesophageal Reflux J Pediatr 183 9-11
Impact of short sleep on metabolic variables in obese children with obstructive sleep apnea Laryngoscope 127 (9): 2176-2181
Therapeutic Challenges after Chewing Gum Aspiration in a Toddler: A Case Report Ann Am Thorac Soc 13 (6): 988-90
Same-Day Evaluation and Surgery for Otitis Media and Tympanostomy Tube Placement: A Feasibility Study Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 155 (4): 663-9
International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group (IPOG) consensus recommendations: Routine peri-operative pediatric tracheotomy care Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 86 250-5
International Pediatric ORL Group (IPOG) laryngomalacia consensus recommendations Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 86 256-61
Fiberoptic examination of swallowing in the breastfeeding infant Laryngoscope 126 (7): 1681-6