Nikhila Raol, MD, MPH
- Ear, Nose and Throat (Otolaryngology)
Pediatric Otolaryngologist
Surgical Director, Feeding and Swallowing Disorders Program
Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine
Phone:
832-822-3250
Languages: English, Telugu, Hindi, Beginner-Intermediate Spanish
Departments:
Office location:
Texas Medical Center
6701 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77030
Get to know Nikhila Raol, MD, MPH
Dr. Nikhila Raol is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist who specializes in assessing and treating children with feeding and swallowing disorders, as well as children with obstructive sleep apnea. She has expertise in both surgical treatments and nonsurgical multidisciplinary management for swallowing dysfunction and refractory sleep apnea. She is a frequent presenter at conferences and active researcher in both areas of expertise.
Personal Statement
I am dedicated to providing high-quality, evidence-based and innovative care to my patients and their families through a multidisciplinary, collaborative approach. I feel fortunate to form relationships with my patients and their families, and I aim to work as a team in identifying the treatment pathway that aligns with the values and goals of each individual patient and family.
Clinical Interests
Pediatric feeding and swallowing, pediatric obstructive sleep apnea, general otolaryngology
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Eye and Ear Institute | Fellowship | Pediatric Otolaryngology | 2016 |
| Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health | Masters | Master of Public Health | 2015 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Residency | Otolaryngology | 2013 |
| UT Southwestern Medical Center | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2008 |
| Rice University | Bachelors | Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry | 2004 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Aerodigestive Society | Member |
| American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery | Member |
| American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology | Member |
| American Medical Association | Member |
| Dysphagia Research Society | Member |
| European Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology | Member |
| Feeding Matters | Member |
Board Certification
American Board of Otolaryngology, FAAP
Honors and awards
- 2021-2024
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Top Doctor, Atlanta Magazine
- 2023-2024
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Fulbright Scholar
- 2023
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Distinguished Service Award, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
- 2019-2020
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Faculty Teaching Award, Emory Dept of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
* 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
Pediatric feeding and swallowing, pediatric obstructive sleep apnea, health outcomes
Raol NP, Smith DF, Lam DJ. Untangling Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Adenotonsillectomy, and Weight-Beyond the Surgery. JAMA Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, 2024 Aug 22. doi: 10.1001/jamaoto.2024.2555
Wright E, Phillips C, Matthews S, Kavalieratos D, Sharp WG, Raol N. Feeding after congenital heart surgery: a mixed-methods study of the caregiver experience. Cardiology in the Young, 2024 Apr;34(4):822-830
Cordray H, Raol N*, Mahendran GN, Tey CS, Nemeth J, Sutcliffe A, Ingram J, Sharp WG. Quantitative impact of frenotomy on breastfeeding: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Pediatric Research, 2024 Jan;95(1):34-42. (co-first author)
Mohiuddin TA*, Raol N*, Tey CS, Horný M, Zhang C, Sharp WG, Chanani N, Patzer RE. Quantifying the Healthcare Burden of Pediatric Feeding Disorder After Congenital Heart Surgery. Journal of Pediatrics. 2023 Jul 1:113593. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2023.113593. (*co-first author)
Yu PK, Stenerson M, Ishman SL, Shott SR, Raol N, Soose RJ, Tobey A, Baldassari C, Dedhia RC, Pulsifer MB, Grieco JA, Abbeduto LJ, Kinane TB, Keamy DG Jr, Skotko BG, Hartnick CJ. Evaluation of Upper Airway Stimulation for Adolescents With Down Syndrome and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. JAMA Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, 2022 Jun 1;148(6):522-528
Nguyen M, Brooks L, Wetzel M, Raol N. Swallowing Outcomes Following Supraglottoplasty: A Retrospective Review. Laryngoscope, 2021 Dec;131(12):2817-2822
Sharp WG, Estrem HH, Romeo C, Pederson J, Proctor KB, Gillespie S, Du C, Marshall J, Raol N. Assessing the US treatment landscape for paediatric feeding disorder: A survey of multidisciplinary providers. Child: Care, Health and Development, 2024 Jan;50(1):e13198