Kristan P. Alfonso, MD
- Ear, Nose and Throat (Otolaryngology)
Pediatric Otolaryngologist
Director of the Cochlear Implant Program
Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology, Baylor College of Medicine
Phone:
832-822-3250
Medical Center
Phone:
281-494-7010
Sugar Land
Phone:
281-661-4858
Texas Hearing Institute
Languages: English
Office locations:
Texas Medical Center
6701 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77030
15400 Southwest Freeway Sugar Land
Suite 100, 200, 310
Sugar Land, TX 77478
3100 Shenandoah St Suite 150
Houston, TX 77021
Get to know Kristan P. Alfonso, MD
Dr. Alfonso has experience and interests in the field of pediatric otolaryngology, including but not limited to sensorineural and conductive hearing loss, cochlear implantation, chronic ear disease, microtia and ear reconstruction, abnormalities of the external ear, nasal and sinus disease, salivary gland disease, airway disorders, as well as congenital and acquired head and neck masses.
Personal Statement
I strive to provide the best, personalized care and support possible, ensuring that each patient and family feels heard and understood. I am dedicated to practicing medicine in an evidenced-based manner.
Clinical Interests
Pediatric hearing loss
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | Fellowship | Pediatric Otolaryngology | 2019 |
| University of Kentucky College of Medicine | Residency | Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery | 2018 |
| SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2013 |
| University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT | Bachelors | Bachelor of Science in Molecular & Cell Biology with Minor in Chemistry | 2009 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Foundation | Member |
| American Cochlear Implant Alliance | Member |
| American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology | Member |
Board Certification
American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 2019 Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology, 2021
Honors and awards
- 2024
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Atlanta Top Doctors Award
* 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.
Research interests
Advancing the field of pediatric hearing loss
Orb QT, Pesch M, Allen CM, Wilkes A, Ahmad I, Alfonso K, Antonio SM, Mithal LB, Brinkmeier JV, Carvalho D, Chan D, Cheng AG, Chi D, Cohen M, Discolo CM, Duran C, Germiller J, Gibson L, Grunstein E, Harrison G, Lee K, Hawley K, Kohlhoff S, Melvin A, MacArthur C, Nassar M, Neff L, Pecha P, Salvatore C, Schoem S, Virgin F, Saunders J, Schleiss M, Smith RJH, Sood S, Park AH. Congenital Cytomegalovirus Testing Outcomes From the ValEAR Trial. Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, 2024 Feb 28.
Oh MS, Govil N, Alfonso K, Todd NW Jr. Compliments to Shaida et al. In Describing Swelling Over Cochlear Implant Receiver-Stimulator Package: Morel-Lavallee is Likely an Etiologic Mechanism. Otology & Neurotology, 2023 Dec 1;44(10):1106.
Rahman R, Patel C, Hathaway C, Patel, E., Bouldin, E., Tey, C. S., Raol, N., Alfonso, K. Opioid stewardship and perioperative management of pediatric tympanoplasty. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 2023 Oct;173:111713.
Cordray H, Liu-Lam O, Tey CS, Alfonso K. Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection and Hearing Outcomes in Twins: A Systematic Review of Reported Cases. Otology & Neurotology, 2023 Feb 1;44(2)
Cordray H, Galvin J, Clark A, Alfonso K, Prickett KK. Opioid Prescribing Trends After Major Pediatric Ear Surgery: A 12-Year Analysis. Laryngoscope. 2023;133(8):1987- 1992.
Brooks L, Evans S, Alfonso K, Lawrence S, Goudy S. The Role of Dysphagia Assessment in the Identification of Upper Airway Obstruction in Infants. Dysphagia. 2023;38(1):491-494.
Cordray H, Alfonso K, Brown C, Evans S, Goudy S, Govil N, Landry AM, Raol N, Smith K, Prickett KK. Sustaining standardized opioid prescribing practices after pediatric tonsillectomy. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 2022 Aug;159:111209.
Poliner A, Mahomva C, Williams C, Alfonso K, Anne S, Musso M, Liu YC. Prevalence and surgical management of cholesteatoma in Down Syndrome children. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 2022 Jun;157:111126.