Ankur M. Patel, DO, MPH, Division Chief

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ear nose and throat (ENT)

expertise

advanced pediatric ENT

bio

Dr. Ankur Patel is a pediatric ENT fellowship-trained ear, nose and throat specialist at Dayton Children's Hospital and interim chief for the division. Prior to his arrival at Dayton Children's he was faculty at the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles where he maintained a busy practice that ranged from the simple to complex. Dr. Patel grew up in Dayton and returned due to the new and exciting opportunities at Dayton Children's.

Special Interests: Hearing loss, thyroid surgery, congenital neck masses, disorders of the airway, sleep apnea, swallowing disorders.

meet Dr. Patel

Check out this short video to learn more about Dr. Patel and his work here at Dayton Children's!

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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: Ohio University
residency: Ohio University, otolaryngology head & neck surgery
internship: Ohio University
fellowship: Pediatric otolaryngology, Pittsburgh Children's Hospital of University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
board certification: Otolaryngology head & neck surgery

publications and presentations

“Functional magnetic resonance imaging of hearing-impaired children under sedation before cochlear implantation” Patel AM, Cahill LD, Ret J, Schmithorst V, Choo D, Holland S. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg

awards, honors and organizations

Dayton Magazine - Dayton Best Docs 2023
Top Doctors, Pasadena Magazine
Dayton Magazine, finalist, best pediatric otolaryngology, 2021

get to know me

I chose my specialty because...

I love working with kids and families to help them through any problems they may they have. I also enjoy the team approach to medicine and working with other specialties to provide comprehensive care to our patients.

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

it provides the best possible care to children in the Dayton area.

Dayton Children's is special because...

we provide comprehensive patient centered care.

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03/31/25

We were early to our appointment and was seen before our scheduled time. I (the parent) was given plenty of options for my child's care. Everything was explained to us. My daughter enjoyed her visit. Everyone we came in contact with was kind and friendly. They were wonderful with her. I wish all hospitals were like Children's. Thank you!

03/28/25

Dr. Patel was very friendly and explained everything clearly. I particularly liked how he made my son (he was very nervous) feel comfortable by talking to him and reassuring him that the visit wasn't going to hurt. I was very impressed with our overall visit.

03/11/25

Excellent. Dr Patel is the best

03/10/25

He was quick and Dr. Patel is quick and to the point very helpful. It took time to answer any questions that we had and explained everything that was going on and we had a good visit.

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