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Ankur M. Patel, DO, MPH, Division Chief

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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! 

 

 

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: 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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The staff was extremely kind and caring, providing a friendly and comfortable environment for their patients. My daughter even commented on how nice everyone was.

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Our MA getting us ready was so patient & kind while my son wasn't cooperating at first! The dr was so nice & talked to our toddler like he was his own person which was appreciated!! Great first experience with Dr. Patel! I hope we don't have to come back but if we do I'll definitely request him!

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We love Dr. Patel!!!

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Dr Patel's nurse took the time to get to know my son AND confirmed my desire on why I was there to find a new provider.

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