Ellen M. Friedman, M.D.
Professor and Dr. Bobby R. Alford Chair in Pediatric Otolaryngology
Chief of Otolaryngology Service at Texas Children's Hospital

Board Certification
American Board of Otolaryngology

Medical School
Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Bronx, New York

Internship
Montefiore Hospital, Bronx, New York

Residency
Otolaryngology, Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC

Fellowship
Pediatric Otolaryngology, The Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts

Clinical and Research Interests
Airway problems, congenital malformations of the head and neck

Clinic Appointments
832-822-3250

Clinic Location
Baylor Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
Clinical Care Center
6701 Fannin St., 5th Floor
Houston, Texas 77030

Academic Phone Number:
832-822-3268

E-mail Address
ellenf@bcm.edu

Selected Publications:
Cordes BM, Seidel FG, Sulek M, Giannoni CM, Friedman EM. Doxycycline sclerotherapy as the primary treatment of head and neck lymphatic malformations. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2007;137:962-4.

Potocki L, Bi W, Treadwell-Deering D, Carvalho CM, Eifert A, Friedman EM, et al. Characterization of Potocki-Lupski syndrome (dup(17) (p11.2p11.2)) and delineation of a dosage-sensitive critical interval that can convey an autism phenotype. Am J Hum Genet 2007;80:633-49.

Potocki L, Bi W, Treadwell-Deering D, Carvalho CMB, Eifert, Friedman EM, et al. Characterization of Potocki-Lupski syndrome (dup(17)(p11.2p11.2)) and delineation of a dosage-sensitive critical interval that can convey an autism phenotype. Am J Hum Genet) 2007;80:633-49.

Stewart MG, Glaze DG, Friedman EM, Smith EO, Bautista M. Quality of life and sleep study findings after adenotonsillectomy in children with obstructive sleep apnea. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2005;131:308-14.

Adkins AP, Friedman EM. Surgical indications and outcomes of tympanostomy tube removal. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2005;69:1047-51.

Russo E, Smith CW, Friedman EM, Smith EO, Kaplan SL. Cell adhesion molecules and cytokines in middle ear effusions in children with or without recent acute otitis media. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2004;130:242-8.

Lapointe A, Parke RB, Kearney DL, Morriss MC, Krance RA, Friedman EM. Laryngectomy for fungal abscesses of the larynx. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2004;131:1007-8.

Holsinger FC, Weeks B, Hicks MJ, Friedman EM. Contemporary concepts in the management of pediatric rhabdomyosarcoma. Curr Op Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2002;10:91-6.

Friedman EM, Sprecher RC, Simon S, Dunn JK. Quantitation and prevalence of tympanosclerosis in a pediatric otolaryngology clinic. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2001;28:205-11.

Stewart MG, Friedman EM, Sulek M, de Jong A, Hulka GF, Bautista MH, Anderson SE. Validation of an outcomes instrument for tonsil and adenoid disease. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2001;127:29-35.

Greenberg JS, Sulek M, De Jong A, Friedman EM. The role of postoperative chest radiography in pediatric tracheotomy. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2001;30:41-7.

Friedman EM, de Jong Al, Sulek M. Pediatric bilateral vocal fold immobility: the role of carbon dioxide laser posterior transverse partial cordectomy. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 2001;110:723-8.

Stewart MG, Friedman EM, Sulek M, Hulka GF, Kuppersmith RB, Harrill WC, Bautista MH. Quality of life and health status in pediatric tonsil and adenoid disease. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2000;126:45-8.

Go C, Bernstein JM, de Jong AL, Sulek M, Friedman EM. Intracranial complications of acute mastoiditis. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2000;52:143-8.

de Jong AL, Kuppersmith RB, Sulek M, Friedman EM. Vocal cord paralysis in infants and children. Otolaryngol Clin North Am 2000;33:131-49.

Friedman EM. Tracheobronchial foreign bodies. Otolaryngol Clin North An 2000;33:179-85,

Stewart MG, Ohlms LA, Friedman EM, Sulek M, Duncan NO, Fernandez AD, Bautista MH. Is parental perception an accurate predictor of childhood hearing loss? A prospective study. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 1999;120:340-4.

Drummond DS, de Jong AL, Giannoni C, Sulek M, Friedman EM. Recurrent meningitis in the pediatric patient—the otolaryngologist’s role. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 1999;48:199-208.

Ungkanont K, Friedman EM, Sulek M. A retrospective analysis of airway endoscopy in patients less than 1-minoth old. Laryngoscope 1998;108:1724-8.

Giannoni C, Sulek M, Friedman EM. Intracranial complications of sinusitis: a pediatric series. Am J Rhinol 1998;12:173-8.

Giannoni C, Sulek M, Friedman EM, Duncan NO. Acquired nasopharyngeal stenosis: a warning and review. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 1998;124:163-7.

Giannoni C, Sulek M, Friedman EM, Duncan No. Gastroesophageal reflux association with laryngomalacia: a prospective study. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 1998;43:11-20.

Radkowski D, Cleveland S, Friedman EM. Childhood pseudohypacusis in patients with high risk for actual hearing loss. Laryngoscope. 1998;108:1534-8.

Kim HJ, Friedman EM, Sulek M, Duncan NO, McCluggage C. Paranasal sinus development in chronic sinusitis, cystic fibrosis, and normal comparison population: a computerized tomography correlation study. Am J Rhinol 1997;11:275-81.

Friedman EM. Tracheomalacia. Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 1997;5:378-81.

Kim HJ, Friedman EM, Sulek M, Duncan NO, McCluggage C. Paranasal sinus development in chornic sinusitis, cystic fibrosis and normal comparison population: a computerized tomography correlation study. Am J Rhinol 1997; 11:275-81.

Reilly J, Thompson J, MacArthur C, Pransky S, Beste D, Smith M, Gray S, Manning S, Walter M, Derkay C, Muntz H, Friedman E, Myer CM, Seibert R, Riding K, Cuyler J, Todd W, Smith R. Pediatric aerodigestive foreign body injuries are complications related to timeliness of diagnosis. Laryngoscope 1997;107:17-20.

de Jong AL, Sulek M, Nihill M, Duncan NO 3 rd, Friedman EM. Tenuous airway in children with trisomy 21. Laryngoscope 1997;107:345-50.

Cohen H, Friedman EM, Lai D, Pellicer M, Duncan N, Sulek M. Balance in children with otitis media with effusion. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 1997;42:107-15.

Friedman EM. Role of ultrasound in the assessment of vocal cord function in infants and children. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 1997;106:199-209.

Bauman NM, Eavy RD, Friedman EM. Infratemporal fossa mass in a pediatric patient. Head Neck 1996;18:188-91.

Morgan WE, Friedman EM, Duncan NO, Sulek M. Surgical management of macroglossia in children. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 1996;122:326-9.

Stewart MG, Duncan NO 3rd, Franklin DJ, Friedman EM, Sulek M. Head and neck manifestations of erythema multiforme in children. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 1994;111:236-42.

Annino DJ Jr,. MacArthur CJ, Friedman EM. Vincristine-induced recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis. Laryngoscope 1992;102:1260-2.

April MM, Rebeiz EE, Friedman EM, Healy GB, Shapshay SM. Laser therapy for lymphatic malformations of the upper aerodigestive tract. An evolving experience. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 1992;118:205-8.

Radkowski D,. Arnold J, Healy GB, McGill T, Treves ST, Paltiel H, Friedman EM. Thyroglossal duct remnants. Preoperative evaluation and management. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 1991;117:1378-81.

McGill TJ, Merchant S, Healy GB, Friedman EM. Congenital cholesteatoma of the middle ear in children: a clinical and histopathological report. Laryngoscope 1991;101:606-13.

Asher BF,. McGill TJ, Kaplan L, Friedman EM, Healy GB. Airway complications in CHARGE association. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 1990;116:594-5.

Friedman EM, McGill TJ, Healy GB. Central nervous system complications associated with acute otitis media in children. Laryngoscope 1990;100:149-51.

Friedman EM, Vastola AP, McGill TJ, Healy GB. Chronic pediatric stridor: etiology and outcome. Laryngoscope 1990;100:277-80.

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