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Jonathan Walsh

Jonathan Walsh, MD

Pediatric Head and Neck Surgery

Pediatric Endocrine Surgery

Pediatric Otolaryngology

Otolaryngology

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Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

Languages

  • English

14 Insurances Accepted

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Gender

Male

About Jonathan Walsh

Professional Titles

  • Associate Residency Program Director

Primary Academic Title

Associate Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Background

Dr. Walsh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Following residency training, Dr. Walsh served two years active duty as a Major in the U.S. Army at Ft. Gordon. After active duty service, Dr. Walsh completed a fellowship in pediatric otolaryngology at the University of North Carolina.

His clinical interests include head and neck masses, thyroid disorders, vascular malformations, tracheostomy, tracheal stenosis, aerodigestive disorders, chronic ear disease (ear infections), sinus disease (sinusitis), hearing loss, ankyloglossia, sleep apnea, laryngeal cleft, as well as the full spectrum of pediatric head and neck disorders. He is an active participant in the Vascular Anomalies Team, Fetal Therapy Multidisciplinary Team, and Pediatric Sarcoma Tumor board. He offers minimally invasive endoscopic ear surgery and minimally invasive surgeries of the airway, ear, and sinus.

Dr. Walsh's research interests are in novel ultrasound technology applications to head and neck disorders, outcomes and health care disparities, ankyloglossia (tongue-tie) and lip tie, trans-oral robotic surgery, and airway imaging and modeling. 

Recent News Articles and Media Coverage

Research Interests

Airway Imaging, Laryngeal Cleft, Pediatric Head and Neck Ultrasound, Robotic Surgery

Lab Website

Jonathan Walsh Lab

  • The Jonathan Walsh Lab is currently researching longitudinal trends of diagnostic and procedural utilization in pediatric patients with head and neck complaints.

Selected Publications

  • Walsh J, Tunkel D. Diagnosis and Treatment of Ankyloglossia in Newborns and Infants: A Review. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2017 Oct 1;143(10):1032-1039. doi: 10.1001/jamaoto.2017.0948.PMID: 28715533

  • Khavanin N, White MJ, Walsh JM, Steinberg JP. Mandibular Reconstruction Following Central Giant Cell Granuloma Resection in Primary Dentition: A Case for the Use of a Costochondral Graft. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2021 Feb;58(2):260-268. doi: 10.1177/1055665620946985. Epub 2020 Aug 6.PMID: 32757776

  • Messner AH, Walsh J, Rosenfeld RM, Schwartz SR, Ishman SL, Baldassari C, Brietzke SE, Darrow DH, Goldstein N, Levi J, Meyer AK, Parikh S, Simons JP, Wohl DL, Lambie E, Satterfield L. Clinical Consensus Statement: Ankyloglossia in Children. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2020 May;162(5):597-611. doi: 10.1177/0194599820915457. Epub 2020 Apr 14.PMID: 32283998

  • Ryan MA, Russell JO, Schoo DP, Upchurch PA, Walsh JM. Transoral Endoscopic Vestibular Thyroglossal Duct Cyst Excision. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2020 Dec;129(12):1239-1242. doi: 10.1177/0003489420936712. Epub 2020 Jun 19.PMID: 32560593

  • Siegel N, Lopez J, Shi AC, Neimanis S, Jodeh D, Khavanin N, Redett RJ, Sterni LM, Walsh JM, Dalesio NM, Rottgers SA, Morrison CS, Steinberg JP. Laryngoscopy Grade Improvement and Difficult Airway Resolution in Infants With Robin Sequence Undergoing Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis: A Multi-Institutional Study. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2021 Jul;58(7):805-814. doi: 10.1177/1055665620964052. Epub 2020 Oct 8.PMID: 33030045

Honors

  • Top Doctor - Pediatric Otolaryngology, Baltimore Magazine, 11/1/23
  • John D. Norant Research in Otolaryngology Award "Crawling Wave Elastography in Benign and Malignant Thyroid Nodules", URMC Department of Otolaryngology, 1/1/10
  • Paul Harrinton Clinical Research Award "Dexamethasone and post-operative adenotonsillar hemorrhage", URMC Department of Otolaryngology, 1/1/09

Graduate Program Affiliations

  • Associate Residency Program Director - Johns Hopkins Department of Otolaryngology

Memberships

  • American Academy of Otolaryngology
  • American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology

Professional Activities

United States Army Active Duty 2012-2014, Major, 1/1/12 - 1/1/14

Locations

  1. Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
    • 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 6, Baltimore, MD 21287
    • Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
      • 10803 Falls Road, Pavilion III STE 2300, Lutherville, MD 21093

      Expertise

      Education

      UNC Medical Center

      Fellowship, Pediatric Otolaryngology, 2015

      University of Rochester Medical Center

      Residency, Otolaryngology, 2012

      Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine

      Medical Education, MD, 2007

      Board Certifications

      Pediatric Otolaryngology

      American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2021

      Otolaryngology

      American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2013

      Insurance

      Johns Hopkins providers accept various commercial health insurance plans. However, they may not be included in all of an insurance company's plans or offerings. This may include Exchange, Medicaid, Medicare, and specific limited benefit plans. Exceptions to participation also exist based on your employer’s benefits package and the provider's location or specialty. Please contact your insurer directly to make sure your doctor is covered by your plan. For more details, please review our Insurance Information.
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      • 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

      4.8 out of 5

      54 ratings, 15 reviews

      The 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.

      Overall Rating by Patient
      Average provider Overall Rating by Patient rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
      Provider Listened Carefully
      Average provider Provider Listened Carefully rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
      Provider Explained Things Clearly
      Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
      Provider Knew Medical History
      Average provider Provider Knew Medical History rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
      Provider Showed Respect
      Average provider Provider Showed Respect rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
      Provider Spent Enough Time
      Average provider Provider Spent Enough Time rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
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        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/19/2024

        Very knowledgeable and kind

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/12/2024

        Knew how to make the child comfortable/happy with getting a camera in the ear to see inside the ear.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/5/2024

        Excellent physician. Thoughtful and kind and took the time to listen and come up with a plan.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/14/2024

        Dr. Walsh is just amazing. He is so great woth my children and super friendly. His friendliness and warm smile makes my children feel comfortable and unafraid.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/17/2024

        We absolutely adore Dr. Walsh. I fully trust his clinical judgement, and feel fortunate to have him on my son's health care team. His MOC, Connie, is wonderful too.

        4 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/17/2024

        Good

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/5/2024

        Dr Walsh is patient and kind. He cares about you! He is able to handle difficult news in a kind way.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/15/2024

        Excellent if information

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/26/2024

        Excellent doctor

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/25/2024

        Dr. Walsh and team are wonderful!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/11/2024

        Very knowledgeable and explained everything. Did not seemed rushed.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/31/2024

        Dr. Walsh was patient, kind, caring, flexible, and accommodating.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/25/2024

        Dr. Walsh and team are always great

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/14/2024

        He was very kind and engaging.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/2/2024

        Dr. Walsh is the best !!