Elizabeth Knecht, MD

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ear nose and throat (ENT)

expertise

pediatric otolaryngology, evaluation and treatment of airway disorders, repair of ear drum perforations, hearing loss, snoring, obstructive sleep apnea, noisy breathing/laryngomalacia, subglottic stenosis, sinus disease, head and neck tumors, thyroid disease, swallowing disorders, vascular malformations, voice disorders, sialdendoscopy and salivary gland disease, velopharyngeal insufficiency, cleft lip and palate, tracheostomy tube management

bio

Elizabeth Knecht, MD is a pediatric ENT fellowship-trained physician providing advanced pediatric otolaryngology care at Dayton Children's. Dr. Knect completed her fellowship training in pediatric otolaryngology at the University of Michigan and her residency at Loma Linda University in California.

Dr. Knecht has a special interest in swallowing disorders, management of airway disorders (including laryngomalacia, laryngeal clefts and others), tracheostomy placement and management, ear infections, enlarged tonsils and sleep concerns, thyroid masses, head and neck tumors, sialendoscopy, botox injections of the salivary glands and congenital ear deformities.

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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: Loma Linda University Medical School
internship: Loma Linda University Health
residency: Loma Linda University Health - otolaryngology
fellowship: University of Michigan - pediatric otolaryngology
board certification: American Board of Otolaryngology, 2018
subspecialty certification: American Board of Otolaryngology; complex pediatric otolaryngology

awards, honors and organizations

Diplomate of the American Board of Otolaryngology
Member of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngologists
American Academy of Otolaryngology Humanitarian Travel Grant
AAOAF-Merck Clinical Scholar Award
Top Abstract Submission at the American Academy of Otolaryngologic Allergy
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
Dayton Magazine, finalist, best pediatric otolaryngology, 2021

publications and presentations

Miller, J., Farlow, J., Knecht, E., Sanchez, R., Zopf, D., Kim, J. Ultrasonographic Assessment of Costochondral Cartilage for Microtia Reconstruction. Accepted for publication in the Laryngoscope May 28, 2018
Kutzner, E., Miot, C., Liu, Y., Renk, E., Park, JS., Inman, J. "Effect of genioglossus, geniohyoid, and digastric advancement on tongue base and hyoid position" Laryngoscope 127(8):1938-1942.
Renk, E., Sulica, L., Grossman, C., Georges, J., Murry, T. VHI-10 and SVHI-10 Differences in Singers Self-Perception of Dysphonia Severity. J Voice 31(3):383.
Yang S, Orta P, Renk EM, Inman JC. Congenital nasal pyriform aperture stenosis in association with solitary median maxillary central incisor: unique radiologic features. Radiol Case Rep. 2016 Sept;11(3): 178-181.

get to know me

I chose my specialty because...

I love children.

I like working with kids because...

they are endlessly curious, unexpectedly brave and completely honest.

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

I can work with a great team to provide excellent, patient-focused care.

Dayton Children's is special because...

we provide comprehensive, compassionate pediatric care.

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05/08/25

Absolutely wonderful physician! Very friendly and knowledgeable. Listened to everything I said and made baby and I both feel comfortable. Definitely recommend! Thank you so much

04/23/25

My child is autistic and the whole staff was respectful of his limitations and accommodated him perfectly.

04/17/25

We had a great experience. The provider listened to us and eased some of our concerns regarding our child's health.

03/28/25

She was a very good provider. She explained stuff that we didn't know before and she explained it very well.

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