- 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
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.
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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.
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10/01/25
I arrived with my child to the appointment at 9 AM for a 9:20 appointment. Once I arrived, everyone else was called back into the waiting room even if they came in after us. We did not get back into the room until 10 AM, then was not seen by the provider until 10:20 AM just to get told it's fine and leave. Very disappointed.
09/29/25
Dr.Patel went above and beyond during our visit. Went in for one thing and he noticed something else and took care of it. He's very professional and friendly and took his time, even though he had a scheduled surgery right after us.
09/26/25
I do not understand why there are so many check in people sitting idle, but no one can be reached by phone? On the way to the appointment we hit traffic related to an accident, I knew we were going to be 5 - 10 minutes late. Out of courtesy I tried calling 4 times and trying various different options on the phone tree simply to notify a human being of our predicament, but could only reach voicemails. Then when we arrived we were greeted by 4-5 check in people sitting idle on the first floor who directed us to 3 check in people on the second floor, also sitting idle. It would be wonderful to be able to reach someone via phone when, inevitably, these situations arise.
09/15/25
Dr. Patel took time. Was not rushed. Smiled and was personable. Grateful for all of this!
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