Catherine K. Hart, MD
- Director, Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
- Professor, UC Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
- catherine.hart@cchmc.org
- Board Certified
About
Biography
Since deciding to go to medical school, I knew I wanted to take care of children. It was there that I realized I wanted to be a surgeon. Being a pediatric otolaryngologist allows me to do both. I take care of both general pediatric ear, nose and throat conditions and manage complex airway and swallowing disorders. I also specialize in caring for children with CHARGE syndrome, a rare genetic disorder.
Developing relationships with my patients and their families allows me to understand their needs and concerns. These connections, and being able to help children, are the things that drive me.
Our clinical fellows have honored me with the faculty teaching award twice in the past seven years. Teaching the next generation of surgeons is an important and incredibly meaningful part of my job.
My research focuses on a better understanding of surgical management of airway stenosis and improving safety in tracheostomy tube-dependent children.
When I’m not at work, I enjoy spending time outside with my two children and our puppy.
MD: University of Minnesota, Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota.
Residency: University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH.
Fellowship: Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH.
Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology, 2011.
Services and Specialties
Locations (4)
Insurance Information
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Publications
Moral distress in Pediatric otolaryngology: A survey of ASPO members. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. 2025; 193:112365.
Effects of Inhaled Dexamethasone/Ciprofloxacin on Acute Subglottic Stenosis in a Rabbit Model. Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology. 2025; 10:e70119.
Multi-institutional Validation of the Interarytenoid Assessment Protocol for Pediatric Laryngeal Cleft. The Laryngoscope. 2025; 135:1499-1505.
Patient factors associated with positive respiratory cultures following tracheostomy in pediatric patients. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. 2024; 184:112075.
Provider moral distress in caring for tracheostomy and ventilator dependent children: A single institution cross-sectional evaluation. Pediatric Pulmonology. 2024; 59:880-885.
Impact of COVID-19 on nationwide pediatric complicated sinusitis trends throughout 2018-2022. American Journal of Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Medicine and Surgery. 2024; 45:104187.
Pulmonary and Clinical Outcomes After Bilateral Submandibular Gland Excision and Parotid Duct Ligation for Refractory Sialorrhea. JAMA Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 2024; 150:57-64.
Pediatric Tracheostomy Emergency Readiness Assessment Tool: International Consensus Recommendations. The Laryngoscope. 2023; 133:3588-3601.
Revision Endoscopic Posterior Costal Cartilage Grafting: Is It Feasible?. Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. 2023; 169:432-434.
In Reference to Establishing an Endoscopic Chronic Subglottic Stenosis Rabbit Model. The Laryngoscope. 2023; 133:E32.
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