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Pediatric Otolaryngology
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Program Director:
Shapiro, Nina L. M.D.
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Description of Clinical Program
The UCLA Pediatric Program provides medical and surgical management of children with ear, nose, and throat disorders.
Program Experience
Children from birth to age 21 years are treated by pediatric sub specialists in all aspects of their ear, nose, and throat -related problems. Dr. Nina Shapiro is a pediatric otolaryngologist with a clinical and research practice devoted to ear, nose, and throat disorders in children. As the first fellowship-trained pediatric otolaryngologist at UCLA, Dr. Shapiro has brought new, innovative techniques for the treatment of pediatric disorders to UCLA. These include endoscopic airway and sinus surgery, and laser procedures for the airway and head and neck.
Program Approach
The outpatient office is a 'child-friendly' environment, with ample space for parents and siblings to be present during examinations or discussions. Dr. Shapiro sees thousands of children each year. The spectrum of disorders, necessitating care at UCLA, range from quite common to quite rare. Primary care pediatricians refer the majority of patients. Referrals from fellow otolaryngologists in the Los Angeles region, elsewhere in the United States, or internationally are also welcome. The comprehensive care from pediatric sub specialists at UCLA allows for our ability to care for children with complex problems of the head and neck, as well multi-system disorders.
Audiologists and speech pathologists are trained in the care of children with speech and hearing disorders, and are adept and sensitive to the individual needs of each child. The Audiology Department is located at the same outpatient facility. Dr. Shapiro works closely with her pediatric audiology and speech colleagues on patients from newborns to adolescents, with hearing or speech disorders.
The outpatient surgery center, where the majority of surgery is performed, is also a comfortable environment. Oftentimes, parents are invited to come to the operating room with their child until they are comfortably asleep for a procedure. Dr. Shapiro performs all pediatric ear, nose, and throat procedures, with a special interest in otitis media, obstructive sleep disorders, chronic sinusitis, periorbital disease, airway, pediatric voice disorders, and head and neck masses.
The Mattel-UCLA Children's Hospital has the highest level of pediatric care, including a neonatal intensive care unit, two pediatric intensive care units, and a pediatric cardiac care unit. Pediatric sub specialists including pediatric anesthesiologists, neonatologists, and pediatric intensivists have an active and crucial role in the care of children and newborns with ear, nose, and throat disorders.
Research Applications:
Program research includes:
· Tonsil and adenoid abnormalities in children following kidney and liver transplantation
· Utilization of antiviral agents in treating severe disorders of the vocal cords and airway
· Establishment of genes specific for hearing loss
Faculty Members
Nina L. Shapiro, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Division of Head and Neck Surgery
Indications for Patient Referral:
Patients with the following conditions are candidates for referral to the UCLA Pediatric Otolaryngology Program
· Recurrent Ear Infections
· Obstructive Sleep Problems due to enlarged tonsils and adenoids
· Recurrent Sinus Infections
· Airway problems
· Voice Disorders
· Congenital Head and Neck Malformations
· Head and Neck Tumors
Contact for Patient Referral
UCLA Pediatric Otolaryngology Program
(310) 206-6688
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