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Ravindhra G. Elluru, MD, PhD, Division Chief

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Ravindhra (“Ravi”) Elluru’s, MD, PhD commitment to offer the best possible care for children started with his medical and surgical training in ENT and pediatric ENT, which was completed at one of the top 5 training programs in the country. After his pediatric ENT fellowship, he maintained a busy medical practice at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital for 11 years, managing diseases that ranged from simple to complex. This provided him with extensive experience in treating all ENT conditions, performing delicate surgical procedures and participating in clinical research. He embraced the opportunity to come to Dayton Children’s and fill an unmet need in our region.

Dr. Elluru is well-respected by his colleagues across the country, and is on the leadership of several national professional organizations in ENT. He attends national conferences, publishes and presents research, reviews papers for professional journals, and interacts with other leaders in the field in order to remain at the forefront of technological and surgical innovations.

Special Interests:

  • Evaluation and treatment of airway disorders
  • Chronic ear disease
  • Hearing loss
  • Snoring
  • Obstructive sleep apnea
  • Noisy breathing
  • Subglottic stenosis
  • Airway anomalies
  • Sinus disease
  • Allergies
  • Head and neck tumors
  • Thyroid disease
  • Vascular birthmarks, anomalies, and malformations
  • Swallowing disorders
  • Voice disorders

 

meet Dr. Elluru

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schedule an appointment

Scheduling in-person appointments for new patients only. For follow-up, second opinion or video visit appointments, please call 937-641-4000.

education and training

  • medical school: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas
  • ENT residency: Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis
  • pediatric ENT fellowship: Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Cincinnati
  • board certification: American Board of Otolaryngology
  • subspecialty certification: American Board of Otolaryngology; complex pediatric otolaryngology

publications and presentations

  • Chun, R., Jabbour, N., Balakrishnan, K., Bauman, N., Darrow, D.H., Elluru, R., Grimmer, J.F., Perkins, J., Richter, G., Shin. J. Education on, Exposure to, and Management of Vascular Anomalies During Otolaryngology Residency and Pediatric Otolaryngology Fellowship. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2016 Jul 1;142(7):648-51.
  • Adams, D. M., Trenor, C. C., 3rd, Hammill, A. M., Vinks, A. A., Patel, M. N., Chaudry, G., Wentzel, M. S., Mobberley-Schuman, P. S., Campbell, L. M., Brookbank, C., Gupta, A., Chute, C., Eile, J., McKenna, J., Merrow, A. C., Fei, L., Hornung, L., Seid, M., Dasgupta, A. R., Dickie, B. H., Elluru, R. G., Lucky, A. W., Weiss, B. and Azizkhan, R. G. Efficacy and Safety of Sirolimus in the Treatment of Complicated Vascular Anomalies. Pediatrics. 2016;137(2):1-10.
  • Elluru, R. G., Friess, M. R., Richter, G. T., Grimmer, J. F., Darrow, D. H., Shin, J. J. and Perkins, J. A. Multicenter Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Systemic Propranolol in the Treatment of Airway Hemangiomas. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2015;153(3):452-460.
  • Balakrishnan, K., Bauman, N., Chun, R. H., Darrow, D. H., Grimmer, J. F., Perkins, J. A., Richter, G. T., Shin, J. J., Shivaram, G. M., Sidell, D. R. and Elluru, R. G. Standardized outcome and reporting measures in pediatric head and neck lymphatic malformations. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2015;152(5):948-953.
  • Elluru, R.G., Friess, M.R., Richter, G.T., Grimmer, J.F., Darrow, D.H., Shin, J.J., Perkins, J.A. Multicenter Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Systemic Propranolol in the Treatment of Airway Hemangiomas. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2015 Jun 29.
  • Balakrishnan, K., Bauman, N., Chun, R.H., Darrow, D.H., Grimmer, J.F., Perkins, J.A., Richter, G.T., Shin, J.J., Shivaram, G.M., Sidell, D.R., Elluru, R.G. Standardized outcome and reporting measures in pediatric head and neck lymphatic malformations. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2015 May;152(5):948-53
  • Elluru, R.G., Balakrishnan, K., Padua, H.M. Lymphatic malformations: diagnosis and management. Semin Pediatr Surg. 2014 Aug; 23(4):178-85
  • Radhakrishnan, R., Calvo-Garcia, M.A., Lim, F.Y., Elluru, R.G., Koch, B.L. Congenital salivary gland anlage tumor - in utero and postnatal imaging. Pediatr Radiol. 2014 Aug 23.
  • Elluru, R.G., Contreras, J.M., Albert, D.M. Management of manifestations of epidermolysis bullosa. Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2013 Dec; 21(6): 588-93.
  • Chun, R., Preciado, D., Brown, D.J., Elluru, R., Ishman, S.L., Kerschner, J., Richter, G.T., Sulman, C. Choosing a fellow or fellowship: a survey of pediatric otolaryngologists. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2014 Feb; 140(2):102-5.

awards, honors and organizations

  • Dayton Magazine - Dayton Best Docs 2023
  • Alpha Omega Alpha
  • Best Doctors in Cincinnati
  • Seymour Cohen Award, American Bronchoesophogology Association
  • Sir Prince Fowler Award, Triological Society
  • Best Doctors in America® 2018

get to know me

I chose my specialty because...

I have always wanted to work with children and their families. Being a pediatric ear, nose and throat doctor allows me to practice the type of medicine that I find intellectually satisfying and emotionally rewarding.

I chose to work at Dayton Children's because...

Dayton Childrens offers the delivery of effective, safe and quality care in a patient centered manner. Everything that goes on at this hospital is centered around patient experience.

Dayton Children's is special because...

the vision of this hospital is to take the best possible care of the children of Dayton.

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Dr Elluru is the kindest, most caring doctor. He listens, understands how testing and treatments could be a hardship to pay for and wants to work with you in every way possible to provide the best care with the best outcome possible. He speaks to the child directly and asks questions the child can easily answer on their own. He asks the child if they would permit him to examine the ears and will show on charts imaging to help the child understand. I can not find enough good words to say about Dr Elluru and appreciate his detail in helping us understand how we can also do the best for our child. He is the best ever.

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My daughter has seen several people with her new diagnosis. I cannot express how blessed we feel with such amazing doctors. Everyone has been so caring and quick to respond to our concerns and questions.

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We were seen 2 hours after our scheduled appointment time

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Caring doctor with a pleasant personality and positive attitude.

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