Clinical Advances: Cochlear Implants for Children with Severe or Total Hearing Loss
Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology
The WVU Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology brings together a team of highly trained, fellowship-certified specialists focused on delivering comprehensive care for pediatric patients with conditions of the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck. The expertise of our faculty encompasses the full spectrum of pediatric otolaryngology, including airway, sleep, otology, rhinology, and head and neck surgery. Our dedicated team strives to provide children locally and beyond with the highest quality care.
“The Division will serve as a hub for education, research, and clinical care, strengthening our commitment to improving the health of children both locally and regionally. Our integrated approach ensures that all pediatric patients receive coordinated care not just from otolaryngologists, but from a broad network of pediatric subspecialists, providing a comprehensive and holistic treatment experience.” – Hassan Ramadan, M.D., professor and chair of the Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery.
Division Leadership & Faculty
Dr. Hussein Jaffal, Division Chief
Expertise: Pediatric Upper Aerodigestive and Sleep Disorders
Fellowships: University of Alberta, Canada; University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Dr. Hassan Ramadan, Professor & Chairman
Expertise: Pediatric Rhinology (Sinus Surgery and Balloon Sinus Dilation)
Fellowship: Lenox Hill Hospital/Cornell Medical College, New York, NY
Dr. Johnathan Castano, Associate Professor
Expertise: Pediatric Otology (Hearing Loss and Cochlear Implants)
Fellowship: Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Dr. Ramazan Gun, Associate Professor
Expertise: Pediatric Head & Neck Surgery & Vascular Malformations
Fellowship: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, & Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, Memphis, TN
Dr. Helene Dabbous, Assistant Professor
Expertise: Pediatric Upper Airway Disorders
Fellowship: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Hussein Jaffal,
MD
West Virginia University
Position
Assistant Professor, Associate Program Director, Quality & Performance Improvement Medical Director, Chief of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery
