Ronald Jason Vilela, MD
- Ear, Nose and Throat (Otolaryngology)
Associate Director of Perioperative Services
Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine
Phone:
832-827-1420
West Campus
Phone:
713-839-0164
Bellaire
Phone:
281-661-4858
Texas Hearing Institute
Languages: English
Office locations:
18200 Katy Fwy
Houston, TX 77094
6330 West Loop South, Suite 300
Bellaire, TX 77401
3100 Shenandoah St Suite 150
Houston, TX 77021
Get to know Ronald Jason Vilela, MD
Dr. Vilela came to us following completion of his pediatric otolaryngology training at The Children's Hospitals of Minnesota and the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. Prior to fellowship training, Dr. Vilela graduated from medical school at the University of Texas-Houston and completed his otolaryngology residency at Tulane University School of Medicine and Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans.
Dr. Vilela is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and is a Fellow of both the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Pediatrics. He is also a member of the Texas Medical Association and the Harris County Medical Society. He is interested in a wide variety of pediatric otolaryngology disciplines including chronic ear disease and hearing loss, cochlear implantation, sinonasal problems, diseases of the airway including airway reconstruction, and tonsil and adenoid surgery. He believes patient care is best approached by a team that includes your primary care physician, other subspecialists, if need be, and, most importantly, parents and/or caretakers.
Dr. Ronald Vilela has been recently board certified in Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology, a new board exam in which he was a part of the inaugural class along with 14 other Texas Children's Hospital ENT physicians.
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota Medical School at Minneapolis | Fellowship | Pediatric Otolaryngology | 2008 |
| Tulane University School of Medicine | Residency | Otolaryngology-Head/Neck Surg | 2007 |
| Tulane University School of Medicine | Internship | General Surgery | 2003 |
| University of Texas at Houston | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2002 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery | Member |
| American Academy of Pediatrics | Fellow |
| American Board of Otolaryngology | Diplomate |
| American Cochlear Implant Alliance | Member |
| American College of Surgeons | Fellow |
| American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology | Member |
| Harris County Medical Society | Member |
| Houston Society of Otolaryngology | Member |
| Society for Ear, Nose and Throat Advancements in Children | Member |
| Texas Medical Association | Member |
* Texas Children’s Hospital physicians’ licenses and credentials are reviewed prior to practicing at any of our facilities. Sections titled From the Doctor, Professional Organizations and Publications were provided by the physician’s office and were not verified by Texas Children’s Hospital.
Highlights
Texas Children’s Hospital Hosts Inaugural Cochlear Implant Day Celebration
8 tips for undiagnosed hearing loss
Reviews
Yusif Hajiyev, MD, Ronald J Vilela, MD. Cost-Effective Microscopic Draping: COVID-19 Umbrella. First Published March 26, 2021 Research Article. https://doi.org/10.1177/01455613211005113
Vilela RJ, “Nasal Soft Tissue Infections.” In: Infectious Diseases in Pediatric Otolaryngology: A Practical Guide. Valdez TA, Vallejo JG. (Switzerland: Springer International Publishing, 2015) 85-91.
Cunningham CL, Vilela RJ, Roy S. Radiofrequency ablation as a novel treatment for lingual thyroid. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2010 Nov 11. [Epub ahead of print].
Vilela RJ, Black A, Sidman JS. Treatment of Velopharyngeal Inadequacy. In: Advanced Therapy in Facial and Plastic Reconstructive Surgery. Thomas JR. (Shelton, CT: PMPH-USA, 2010) 119-25.