Carol Li, MD
- Pediatric Otolaryngologist, Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
- Assistant Professor, UC Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
- carol.li@cchmc.org
- (513) 636-4355
- Board Certified
About
Biography
As a pediatric otolaryngologist, I practice general otolaryngology with a specific interest in pediatric obstructive sleep apnea and airway disorders. My clinical research also focuses on complex obstructive sleep apnea and pediatric airway stenosis.
In medical school, I became fascinated with the anatomy and physiology of the head and neck. I was drawn to otolaryngology by the diversity of the specialty (ear, nose, throat, head/neck) and the ability to significantly impact human health and quality of life with innovative medical and surgical techniques. Out of all the patient populations, I especially enjoy working with children and their families.
I believe caring for children is a team effort, and I strive to involve the family and specialists in decisions that benefit the child as a whole. Although the practice of medicine has come a long way, I believe that all doctors should be lifelong learners and innovators. I strive to practice medicine based on the latest evidence, and I hope to contribute to the frontiers of otolaryngology with my research efforts.
As chief resident, I was awarded the Schain Schley Resident Teaching Award and currently love teaching medical students and residents on a daily basis. When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time outdoors with my husband and son.
MD: The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, 2015,
Residency: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, New York Presbyterian Hospital - Columbia and Cornell, New York, NY, 2020,
Clinical Fellowship: Pediatric Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, 2022,
Certifications: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2021
Interests
Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea; pediatric airway stenosis
Interests
Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea; pediatric airway stenosis
Locations (5)
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Publications
Operative time and outcomes of intracapsular Tonsillectomy: Impact of patient factors and surgical trainee participation. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. 2026; 207:112895.
1011 Comparison of MRI-based Dynamic 4D Airway Measurements and DISE Results in Pediatric Patients with Persistent OSA. Sleep. 2025; 48(Supplement_1):a437-a438.
Long-Term Outcomes of Airway Management in 6 Children With Campomelic Dysplasia. Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology. 2024; 133(12):1042-1047.
When Should We Recommend Intracapsular Tonsillectomy in Pediatric Patients? The Laryngoscope. 2024; 134(8):3423-3424.
Soft tissue tumors and malignancies. In: Essential Pediatric Otolaryngology Volume 2 Head and Neck Rhinology and the Future. 2024:145-161.
Sleep Renewed: Innovations in Sleep Apnea Care for Adults and Children. Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America. 2024; 57(3):xv-xvi.
Sleep Endoscopy and Cine Magnetic Resonance Imaging Evaluation of Children With Persistent Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. 2023; 168(4):848-855.
Tracheal resection. In: Pediatric Anesthesia A Comprehensive Approach to Safe and Effective Care. 2022:354-357.
Ear, nose, and throat conditions. In: Pediatric Anesthesia A Comprehensive Approach to Safe and Effective Care. 2022:155-161.
Pediatric OSA: Evidence-Based Review of Treatment Results. Current Otorhinolaryngology Reports. 2021; 9(3):246-253.
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