Carolyn M. Jenks, MD
Pediatric Head and Neck Surgery
Pediatric Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology
Highlights
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Carolyn M. Jenks
Professional Titles
- Associate Residency Program Co-Director
Primary Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Background
Dr. Carolyn Jenks is a pediatric otolaryngologist and assistant professor in the Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Jenks earned her medical degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She completed her residency training at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, which was followed by a fellowship in pediatric otolaryngology at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.
Her clinical interests include pediatric hearing loss, cochlear implantation, dizziness (vestibular disorders), airway disorders, head and neck masses, sleep apnea, and sinusitis. She offers minimally invasive endoscopic surgeries of the sinus, ear and airway.
Centers and Institutes
Selected Publications
Jenks CM, Hoff SR, Haney J, Tournis E, Thomas D, Young NM. Cochlear Implantation Can Improve Auditory Skills, Language and Social Engagement of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Otol Neurotol. 2021 Dec 21. Epub ahead of print.
Jenks CM, Mithal LB, Hoff SR. Early Identification and Management of Congenital Cytomegalovirus. Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2021 Dec;54(6):1117-1127.
Jenks CM, Patel V, Bennett B, Dunham B, Devine CM. Development of a 3-Dimensional Middle Ear Model to Teach Anatomy and Endoscopic Ear Surgical Skills. OTO Open. 2021 Oct 21;5(4):2473974X211046598.
Jenks CM, Purcell PL, Federici G, Villari D, Presutti L, James AL, Hoff SR. Transcanal Endoscopic Ear Surgery for Congenital Cholesteatoma: A Multi-institutional Series. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2021 Dec 21:1945998211067502. Epub ahead of print.
Sudoko CK, Jenks CM, Bauer AJ, Isaza A, Mostoufi-Moab S, Surrey LF, Bhatti TR, Franco A, Adzick NS, Kazahaya K. Thyroid Lobectomy for T1 Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma in Pediatric Patients. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2021 Nov 1;147(11):943-950.
Honors
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honors Society
Memberships
- American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 6, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 443-997-6467
- fax: 410-367-2244
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
- 10803 Falls Road, Pavilion III STE 2300, Lutherville, MD 21093
- phone: 443-997-6467
- fax: 410-367-2244
- Greater Baltimore Medical Center
- 6565 North Charles Street, Physicians Pavilion East - Suite 315, Towson, MD 21204
- phone: 410-324-5005
- fax: 410-296-2444
Expertise
Education
Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Fellowship, Pediatric Otolaryngology, 2021Penn Medicine University of Pennsylvania
Residency, Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, 2020Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Medical Education, Medicine, MD, 2015Board Certifications
Pediatric Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2023Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2021Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- UnitedHealthcare
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
41 ratings, 14 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2024
Dr. Jenks was thorough and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2024
She was very thorough, caring and informed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2024
Very professional and friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2024
Very helpful and informative. I was there for a second opinion on my son's care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2024
Explain what was going to happen very well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2024
Thank you for seeing us
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2024
Very nice and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2024
The doctor seemed very kind, patient, knowledgeable and adept at what she was doing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2024
She was excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2024
Very good service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2024
Very nice!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2024
They are all very kind, knowledgeable and courteous
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2024
We like Dr Jenks very much. She treats two of our children with unique problems and has been wonderful to work with.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/11/2024
Excellent