Ravindhra G. Elluru, MD, PhD
Title
Assistant professor of Otolaryngology
Appointment
Member of the Hemangioma and Vascular Malformation Team
Email
ravi.elluru@cchmc.org
Phone
513-636-4355
Fax
513-636-2886
Bio
Dr. Ravi Elluru obtained his MD and PhD degress from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas and completed a residency in otolaryngology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri.
After residency, Dr. Elluru completed an accredited fellowship in pediatric otolaryngology with an emphasis on treating children with disorders of the upper aerodigestive tract.
Dr. Elluru enjoys treating a broad variety of ear, nose, and throat conditions in children.
In addition to his clinical interests, one of Dr. Elluru's long-term research goals is to gain a better understanding of upper respiratory tract lesions and develop more efficacious treatment options.
Credentials
MD - PhD: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, 1996.
Residency: Otolaryngology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, 2001.
Fellowship:Pediatric Otolaryngology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, 2003.
Certification: Otolaryngology, 2002.
Awards and Honors
- National Institutes of Health (NIH) Training Fellowship, Medical Scientist Training Program 1986-1988
- Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honors Fraternity 1988
- Medical Student Teaching Award, Washington University School of Medicine, 2001
- William C. Procter Research Award 2003-2005
- Potsic Basic Science Research Award, ASPO, 2003
- Seymour R. Cohen Award, American Broncho-Esophagological Association, 2004
- William C. Procter Research Award, Cincinnati Children's, 2003-2005
- Seymour R. Cohen Award for Pediatric Laryngology and Broncho-Esophagology, American Broncho-Esophagological Association, Cincinnati Children's, 2005
- First Prize Charles Ferguson Award for Clinical paper, American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Cincinnati Children's, 2005
- First Prize Poster Presentation, American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Cincinnati Children's, 2007
- Best Doctors in America, 2008
Research
Molecular genetics of upper respiratory tract anomalies
Publications, Most Recent
Messalam, T.A., Stemple, J.C., Sobeih, T.M., and Elluru, R.G. Reflux Symptom Index (RSI) Versus Reflux Finding Score (RFS) in Laryngopharyngeal Reflux. (Accepted, Archives of Otolaryngology, 2007).
Weinrich, B., Baker, S. Kelchner, S. Middendorf, J.H., Krival, K., Elluru, R.G., Zur, K.B. Examination of aerodynamic measures and strain by vibratory source.Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2007 Mar;136(3):455-458.
Vijayasekeran. S., Sances, R., Cotton, R.T., Elluru, R.G. Changes in the cricoarytenoid joint induced by intubation in neonates. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2006 Dec;l32(12): 1342-5.
Elluru, R.G. Reconstruction Techniques for the Treatment of Anatomical Upper Respiratory Tract Anomalies in Children.ASHA Newsletter (Invited review) 2006 December.
Elluru, R.G., and Azizkhan, R.G. 2006. Cervicofacial vascular anomalies. II. Vascular malformations. Semin Pediatr Surg 15(2): 133-9.
Bravo, M.N., Kaul, A., Rutter, M.J., and Elluru, R.G. 2006. Down syndrome and complete tracheal rings. J Pediatr 48(3): 392-5.
Statham, M.M., Elluru, R.G., Buncher, R. and Kalra, M. 2006. Adenotonsillectomy for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in young children: prevalence of pulmonary complications. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 132(5): 476-80.
Burkart, C.M., Brinkman, J.A., Willging, J.P., and Elluru, R.G. 2005. Lingual cyst lined by squamous epithelium. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 69(12): 1649-53.
Zur, K.B., Wood, R.E., and Elluru, R.G. 2005. Pediatric postcricoid vascular malformation: A diagnostic and treatment challenge. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 69(12): 1697-701.
Elluru, R.G. 2005. Treatment options for upper airway obstruction in severe Pierre-Robin Sequence. J Ped.
Elluru, R.G. 2005. Adenoid facies and nasal airway obstruction.Arch Otol.
Bravo, M.C., Kaul, A., Elluru, R.G. 2005. Down Syndrome and Complete Tracheal Rings. J Ped.
Books, Chapters and Mongraphs
Elluru, R.G. and Wooten, C.. Congenital Nasal Malformations. Irt Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 5Ih edition. Charles W. Cummings, editor. Mosby, St. Louis, MO (in press).
Elluru, R.G. and Mehta, D.. Salivary gland: physiology. In Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 5Ih edition, Charles W. Curnmings, editor. Mosby, St. Louis, MO (in press).
Elluru, R.G., Vijyasekeran, S. Congenital Malformations of the Nose and Paranasal Sinuses. In Rhinoloey, DeSouza C, editor. Springer-Verlag, New York, 2007. (in press).
Schraff, S.A., Elluru, R.G. Congenital Airway Anomalies. In Head and Neck Surgery, DeSouza C, editor. Orient Longman Ltd, India, 2006. (in press).
Vijyasekeran, S., Elluru, R.G. Congenital Nasal Deformities. In Head and Neck Surgerv, DeSouza C, editor. Orient Longman Ltd, India, 2006. (in press).
Whitsett, J.A., Wert, S.E., and Elluru, R.G. Progenitors and stem cells in formation and repair of the trachea, bronchi and lungs. In The Handbook of Stem Cells, Volume 2: Embryonic Stem Cells, Robert Lanza, editor. Elsevier, St. Louis, MO, 2005.
Elluru, R.G. and Kumar, M.. Salivary gland: physiology. In Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 4th edition. Charles W. Cummings. editor. Mosby, St. Louis, MO, Pg 1293-13 12,2005.
Elluru, R.G. and Willging. P., Pharyngoscopy and esophagoscopy. In Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 41h edition, Charles W. Cummings, editor. Mosby, St. Louis, MO. Pg 1825-1 834,2005.
Presentations, Most Recent
Primary Speaker
Elluru, R. G,, Cotton, R.T. Spotting Syndromes in Pediatric Otolaryngology. American Academy of Otolaryngology. Washington D.C., September 2007.
Elluru, R. G. Pediatric Voice Disorders. Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, August 2007.
Elluru, R. G. Optimizing Voice Outcomes after Airway Reconstruction. Dialogues. Bordeaux, France, June 2007.
Elluru, R. G., Mesallarn, T.. Baker, S., Kelchner, L., & Weinrich, B. (2007, June). Voice outcomes following cricotracheal resection in adults with subglottic stenosis. Voice Foundation 36Ih Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Elluru, R. G. Surgical Management of Vascular Anomalies of the Head and Neck. Presented at the 51h Annual Conference of the National Organization of Vascular Anomalies. February 2007.
Elluru, R.G. Evaluation and Management of Pediatric Voice Disorders. Presented at the Middle East Update in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Dubai, UAE, March 2007.
Elluru, R. G. Molecular Development of the Upper Respiratory Tract. Presented at the Middle East Update in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Dubai. UAE. March 2007.
Elluru, R. G. Hemangiomas and Vascular Malformations. Presented at the Middle East Update in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Dubai, UAE, March 2007.
Elluru, R. G. Future Trends in Airway Reconstruction. Presented at the Middle East Update in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Dubai, UAE, March 2007.
Elluru, R.G. Genetics of Upper Aerodigestive Tract Development. Presented at Cincinnati children's Hospital Medical Center Pediatric Dysphagia Series: Exploring the Brain-Gut Feeding Connection, Cincinnati, OH 2006.
Elluru, R.G. Future Trends in Airway Reconstruction. Presented at the Combined Otolaryngology Meetings, Alexandria, Egypt, April 2006.
Elluru, R.G. Management of Hemangiomas and Vascular Malformations. Presented at the Combined Otolaryngology Meetings, Alexandria, Egypt, April 2006.
Elluru, R.G. Treatment of Pediatric Voice Disorders. Presented at the Combined Otolaryngology Meetings, Alexandria, Egypt, April 2006.
Elluru, R.G. Future Trends in Airway Reconstruction. Presented at the Combined Otolaryngology Meetings. Alexandria, Egypt, April 2006.
Elluru, R.G., Hackett, A., Manning, P., and Rutter, M.J. Patterns of Anomalies in Children with Complete Tracheal Rings. Presented at the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology Meeting, Chicago. IL. 2006.
Elluru, R. G., and Adams, D. Nomenclature, Biology, and Management of Vascular Anomalies of the Head and Neck. Presented at AAO-HNSF 2004 Annual Meeting and OTO EXPO, Los Angeles, CA 2005.
Elluru, R.G., Whitsett. J.A. Fibroblast Growth Factor 18 provides proliferative and directional signals to chondrocytes in the developing upper respiratory tract. Presented at ABEA, Boca Raton. Florida 2005.
Secondary Speaker
Richter G.T., Adarns, D.. Lucky, A., Azizkhan, R. G., and Elluru, R.G. PHACES and management of hemangiomas with a bearded distribution. Presented at American Academy of Otolaryngology, Washington D.C., September 2007.
Mihaescul. M., Murugappan, M., Elluru, R. G., Willging, J. P., Gutmark, E. J. Modeling Flow in the Compromised Pediatric Airway during Inhalation and Exhalation of Heliox. Presented at ASPO, San Diego CA, 2007 (IS' prize poster award)
Mihaescul, M., Murugappan. M., Gutmark, E. J., R. G., Willging J. P., Elluru, R. G. An Analysis of the Effect of Subglottic Stenosis on Airflow Dynamics utilizing Computer Modeling. Presented at ASPO, San Diego CA, 2007.
Cotton, S.. Elluru, R. G., Cotton. R.T. Pediatric voice (re)habilitation in the post airway reconstruction population. Presented at SENTAC, San Francisco, CA, 2006.
Weinrich, B.. Baker, S. Kelchner, S. Middendorf, J.H., Krival, K., Elluru, R.G., Zur, K.B. Aerodynamic Measures and Strain by Vibratory Source. Presented at the Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. Toronto, Canada, 2006.
Weinrich, B., Baker, S. Kelchner, S. Middendorf, J.H., Krival, K., Elluru, R.G., Zur, K.B. Perceptual ratings of voice in children post airway surgery. Presented at the Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Toronto, Canada. 2006.
Bravo, Miguel N., Elluru, R.G., Kaul A., Down syndrome and complete tracheal rings. Presented at SENTAC, Baltimore, MD, 2005
Mettman. A.K., Elluru, R.G.. Congenital cricopharyngeal achalasia. Presented at SENTAC. Baltimore, MD, 2005.
Matrka, L., Elluru, R.G., Cotton, R.. Putnam, P.. How does identification of eosinophilic esophagitis before reconstructive airway surgery impact on health care dollars? Presented at SENTAC, Baltimore, MD. 2005.
Baker, S., Weinrich, B., Kelchner, L., Zur K.B., Elluru, R.G., Voice outcomes in children following laryngotracheal reconstruction. Presented at SENTAC, Baltimore, MD, 2005.
Vijayasekeran. S., Sances, R., Cotton, R.T., Elluru, R.G. Changes in the cricoarytenoid joint induced by intubation in neonates. Presented at ASPO. Las Vegas. NV 2005.
Professional Organization Memberships
Special Interests
General pediatric otolaryngology; airway reconstruction; head and neck tumors; hearing loss and otologic disease; plastic surgery; vascular malformations
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