Jonathan Walsh, MD
Pediatric Head and Neck Surgery
Pediatric Endocrine Surgery
Pediatric Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
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
More babies getting their tongues clipped to help breastfeed. But is it necessary? Today Show (7/11/2019)
To Improve Breastfeeding, Babies Get Their Tongues Clipped, Is it Necessary? Podast WYPR (3/19/2019)
Snipping an infant's "tongue tie" can improve breastfeeding. But is surgery being overused? The Inquirer (3/12/2019)
Why so Many Babies are Getting Their Tongues Clipped Atlantic, (3/12/2019)
The Tongue Tie Conundrum, Slate (2/6/2018)
An Incisionless Approach to Ear Drum Repair, Johns Hopkins Medicine (10/2/2018)
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
- 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
Expertise
Education
UNC Medical Center
Fellowship, Pediatric Otolaryngology, 2015University of Rochester Medical Center
Residency, Otolaryngology, 2012Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 2007Board Certifications
Pediatric Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2021Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2013Insurance
- 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 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 12/19/2024
Very knowledgeable and kind
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 10/17/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 8/15/2024
Excellent if information
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2024
Excellent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2024
Dr. Walsh and team are wonderful!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2024
Very knowledgeable and explained everything. Did not seemed rushed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/31/2024
Dr. Walsh was patient, kind, caring, flexible, and accommodating.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2024
Dr. Walsh and team are always great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/14/2024
He was very kind and engaging.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/2/2024
Dr. Walsh is the best !!