Pediatric Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Care

Specialized ENT Care for Children and Teens in New Jersey

At Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health, our pediatric ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialists provide expert, compassionate care for children of all ages, from infants to teens. Families across New Jersey trust our teams to treat everything from chronic ear infections and hearing concerns to sleep apnea and airway abnormalities. Whether your child needs a routine procedure or care for a more complex condition, we’re here to help every step of the way.

We understand how ENT issues can affect your child’s comfort, development, and ability to thrive. That’s why we take a family-centered approach, working closely with you to create a treatment plan that supports your child’s long-term health and well-being.

Conditions we treat

  • Ear infections
  • Cholesteatoma (abnormal skin growth in the middle ear)
  • Chronic nasal obstruction and sinusitis
  • Congenital and acquired airway abnormalities
  • Hearing loss
  • Enlarged tonsils and recurring throat infections
  • Ruptured eardrum (tympanic membrane perforation)
  • Pediatric sleep apnea
  • Head and neck tumors or masses

ENT Procedures and Treatments We Offer

  • Adenoidectomy (removal of adenoids)
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Cautery for nosebleeds (epistaxis)
  • Choanal atresia repair (clearing blocked nasal passages)
  • Ear wax removal
  • Endoscopic sinus surgery
  • Neck mass excision
  • Foreign object removal from nose, ears, or throat
  • Frenulectomy (tongue-tie release
  • Nasal endoscopy
  • Nasal fracture repair
  • Pyriform aperture stenosis repair (opening narrow nasal passages)
  • Salivary gland removal
  • Subglottic stenosis repair (widening airway below the vocal cords)
  • Surgeries for hearing loss, cholesteatoma, or eardrum repair
  • Tonsillectomy (tonsil removal)
  • Tracheostomy
  • Turbinate reduction (to improve nasal airflow)

When your child’s condition requires more advanced care, we work closely with our Pediatric Surgery team to ensure safe, seamless treatment and recovery.

Why Families Choose Us

  • Expertise in Pediatric ENT: Our fellowship-trained specialists have extensive experience treating ENT conditions in infants, children, and adolescents.
  • Child-Friendly Approach: We prioritize your child’s comfort and use minimally invasive techniques whenever possible.
  • Coordinated, Whole-Child Care: We work closely with your child’s pediatrician and other pediatric specialists to provide seamless, integrated care.

Frequently Asked Questions about ENT Care for Kids

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