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Dana M. Thompson, MD, MS, MBA, FACS

Division Head, Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery; Lauren D. Holinger, MD Professorship in Pediatric Otolaryngology; Vice Chair Ambulatory Practice, Department of Surgery; Executive Physician Director, Ambulatory Practice; Member, Lurie Children's Surgical Foundation Professor of Otolaryngology (Pediatric Otolaryngology), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Language: English

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)

Programs & Conditions:

Aerodigestive Program

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

International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group (IPOG) consensus recommendations: Diagnosis, pre-operative, operative and post-operative pediatric choanal atresia care
Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol123151-155
Critical care resources utilized in high-risk adenotonsillectomy patients
Laryngoscope129 (5): 1229-1234
Velopharyngeal incompetence: role in paediatric swallowing deficits
Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg26 (6): 356-366
Algorithm for Airway Management in Patients With Pierre Robin Sequence
J Craniofac Surg29 (5): 1187-1192
International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group: Consensus guidelines on the diagnosis and management of type I laryngeal clefts
Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol10151-56

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