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Ashley L. Soaper, MD


  • Pediatric Otolaryngologist, Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  • Assistant Professor, UC Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
There is nothing more important or precious than the health of a child. It’s a great honor and privilege to care for children.
Ashley L. Soaper, MD

About

Biography

I’m a pediatric ear, nose and throat (ENT) physician specializing in all areas of pediatric otolaryngology, including head and neck, sinus, otologic and airway disorders. I am interested in the surgical management of thyroid / parathyroid disorders, congenital neck masses and intracapsular tonsillectomy. With two young children of my own, I form a unique connection with all my patients and treat them as I would want my children to be treated.

I was drawn to the field of otolaryngology as a medical student because of the intricate anatomy of the head and neck and the variety of patients we treat. We treat life-threatening issues, conditions affecting a patient's quality of life, and everything in between. I was drawn to pediatrics because of the wide breadth of the field and the unique issues that children have. Improving a child's life as an otolaryngologist is incredibly satisfying and rewarding.

There is nothing more important or precious than the health of a child. It’s a great honor and privilege to care for children. Clear, open-ended communication is essential, and I encourage families to ask questions and be involved in their child's medical care so they can have a positive experience as an advocate for their child.

Much of my research involves intracapsular tonsillectomy, a surgical technique that decreases the risk of post-operative bleeding and improves pain control. I have studied the short- and long-term outcomes of this method and plan to continue researching this technique to make it the standard of care for pediatric tonsillectomy in the future.

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my husband, Matt, my two children, Greyson and Parker, and our mini labradoodle, Captain Crunch. I love traveling, reading, trying new restaurants and cheering on The Ohio State Buckeyes (O-H-I-O!)

BS: The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 2012.

MD: University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, 2016.

Residency: Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, 2016-2021.

Fellowship: Pediatric Otolaryngology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, 2021-2023.

Board Certification: Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, 2022.

Interests

Comprehensive pediatric otolaryngology including surgical management for pediatric neck masses; thyroid / parathyroid disorders; aerodigestive disorders; sinus disorders; otologic disorders; management of sleep disordered.

Services and Specialties

Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology ENT

Interests

Ultrasound examination of gastric emptying in sedated pediatric patients undergoing airway evaluation; short and long term outcomes in intracapsular tonsillectomy

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Publications

A multicenter study analyzing the impact of pre-existing comorbidities on laryngotracheal reconstruction (LTR) outcomes. Jacobs, IN; Giordano, T; Soaper, A; Din, TF; Faig, W; de Alarcon, A; Balakrishnan, K; Prager, JD; Michael, R; Douglas, S; Piccione, J. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. 2023; 172:111631.

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4.6
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