Ochsner Children’s

The Faces of PEDIATRIC OTOLARYNGOLOGY (ENT) CARE

Back row, left to right: Lindhe Guarisco, MD; John Carter, MD
Front row, left to right: Amelie Guarisco, APP; Maria Carratola, MD; Kimsey
Rodriguez, MD; Kathy Rive, APP; Elizabeth Grier de Laureal, MD

At Ochsner Children’s, we believe every child should have the chance to experience the world fully. Our pediatric otolaryngology (ENT) team is dedicated to making this a reality. Through our collaborative
and comprehensive approach to diagnosis, treatment and care, we work to ensure that nothing stands in the way of a lifetime of discovery for your child.

Families should not have to travel far for expert ENT care. Ochsner Children’s makes that possible by offering pediatric ear, nose and throat services throughout Louisiana, along with virtual visits for added flexibility. At Ochsner Children’s, advanced technology helps specialists diagnose and treat
conditions with precision. Our team is able to employ the latest in endoscopic technology to offer minimally invasive evaluations and surgery for ear and airway conditions. We are also able to offer
the newest in ear devices for children with hearing loss of all types.

What truly sets Ochsner Children’s apart is its collaborative approach to care. Pediatric otolaryngologists such as John Carter, MD; Maria Carratola, MD; Kimsey Rodriguez, MD; Grier de Laureal, MD; Lindhe Guarisco, MD; Amelie Guarisco, APP; Kathy Rive, APP; work closely together in pulmonology, gastro-enterology, audiology, endocrinology, oncology and speech-language patholo- gy to provide comprehensive treatment plans. Dedicated multidisciplinary clinics address complex conditions such
as aerodigestive disorders, craniofacial anomalies, thyroid disorders, and tracheostomy management, ensuring every child receives personalized, coordinated care.

At Ochsner Children’s, cutting-edge treatments are combined with compassionate teamwork to help kids hear, breathe, and thrive. Childhood should be filled with wonder, and Ochsner Children’s is committed to making sure it stays that way.

For more information, visit Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose and Throat — ENT) | Ochsner Health.