Second Opinions for Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Care

Since children’s immune systems are still maturing, they’re more susceptible to ear, nose and throat infections than adults. So, it comes as no surprise that our Pediatric Otolaryngology (ENT) Department sees more than 18,000 children every year. Seeing this volume of patients over the years, every year, has provided us with the most experience and expertise in the region.

When it comes to conditions affecting the ear, nose and throat, we’ve seen it all. This means we know when a case is severe and needs surgical treatment, or when we can use the right treatments to avoid surgery. For second opinions on ear, nose and throat conditions, come to Children’s Hospital Colorado to ensure that you are choosing the best treatment option for your child.

How to get a second opinion for your child

Getting an in-person second opinion from our pediatric ENT experts is easy:

• Your first appointment will be a phone call with a member of our administration team.
• First, schedule an initial informational phone call below.
• At the time you select, a member of our administration team will call you and collect your child’s health information.
• After this call, our team will choose the best provider to see your child and schedule your in-person appointment.

Why request a second opinion from the ear, nose and throat specialists at Children’s Colorado

We rely on the senses of hearing, taste and smell for our entire lives. Medical conditions that affect these senses as a child can affect a person throughout their life if not treated correctly.

The right surgery can do wonders to treat ear, nose and throat conditions , and at the same time, the wrong surgery can cause a lingering effect that a person may have to deal with for the rest of their lives. Getting a second opinion from an experienced, dedicated team is vital to ensuring long-term health and happiness. You’ll get that expert second opinion from Children’s Colorado.

What specialties or programs offer a second opinion?

The Otolaryngology Department at Children's Colorado offers second opinions for a variety of conditions affecting the ear, nose and throat, including chronic ear infections, tonsillitis and obstructive sleep apnea and provides surgical treatments such as ear tube surgery and tonsillectomies.

Learn more about other conditions we treat

We also offer programs and clinics with a specialized approach:

Balance and Vestibular Disorders Clinic
Bill Daniels Center for Children's Hearing
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) Clinic
Microtia Clinic
Sinusitis Clinic
Velopharyngeal Insufficiency (VPI) Clinic
Voice Clinic

We treat a wide range of conditions, so if you didn’t see one listed, please call us to learn about getting a second opinion – 720-777-8501.

What should I prepare before my second opinion call?

The more information you can provide, the better treatment plan we can make. Before your second opinion call, please have as much of the following information or records available as possible:

Diagnosis: Your diagnosis or suspected diagnosis and treatment plan
Diagnosing doctor: The diagnosing doctor’s name, address, phone and fax numbers
Operations: If your child has already had surgery, what procedure they’ve had
Child’s age
Your location
Health insurance status and information

Meet our second opinion ear, nose and throat doctors

Our providers know that in the field of ENT medicine, what may seem like a common issue can become complex and sometimes what seems like a complex issue can be addressed simply with the right combination of treatments. That is why experience is so important in ENT medicine, and you won’t find a more experienced team of pediatric ENT specialists in the region than ours.

We have more than 30 pediatric ENT specialists who work exclusively with children. Many of our specialists are fellowship-trained surgeons with subspecialty expertise treating ear, nose or throat conditions. With our providers specializing in so many different ENT conditions, we’ll find one to best answer second opinion questions about your child’s specific condition and treatment options.

Where will my child be seen for their in-person appointment?

Your child will be seen at the Otolaryngology Department located at our hospital on Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. If you have any questions or would like more information, call us at 720-777-8501 (then choose option #3)

Get answers to questions about second opinions at Children’s Colorado