Ronald J. Vilela, MD
- Ear, Nose and Throat (Otolaryngology)
Pediatric Otolaryngologist
Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine
Phone:
832-822-3250
Medical Center
Phone:
832-827-1420
West Campus
Phone:
713-839-0164
Bellaire
Phone:
281-661-4858
Texas Hearing Institute
Languages: English
Office locations:
Texas Medical Center
6701 Fannin Street
Suite 540
Houston, TX 77030
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 J. Vilela, MD
Dr. Ronald 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, ear infections, and tonsil and adenoid surgery. Dr. Vilela recently has been board certified in Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology, a new board exam in which he and 14 other Texas Children's Hospital ENT physicians were a part of the inaugural class.
Personal Statement
I believe 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.
Clinical Interests
Cochlear implantation
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 Otolaryngolgoy-Head & Neck Surgery Foundation | Member |
| American Academy of Pediatrics | Fellow |
| American Cochlear Implant Alliance | Member |
| American College of Surgeons | Fellow |
| American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology | Member |
Board Certifications
Diplomate of the American Board of Otolaryngology
Board Certified in Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology
Honors and awards
- 2019-2025
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TexasSuper Doctors Texas Monthly
- 2022
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Norton Rose Fullbright Faculty Excellence Award for Teaching and Evaluation Baylor College of Medicine
- 2019
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Excellence in Clinical Surgery Award, Texas Children’s
- 2019
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STAR Faculty Award for Excellence in Patient Care, Baylor College of Medicine
* 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
Vilela RJ, Langford C, McCullagh L, Kass ES. Cocaine-Induced Oronasal Fistula with External Nasal Erosion But Without Palate Involvement. Ear, Nose & Throat Journal. 2002 Aug; 81(8):562-3. Performed at NIH-Bethesda, MD.
Helmer KS, West SD, Vilela R, Chang L, Cui Y, Kone BC, Mercer DW. Lipopolysaccharide-induced changes in rat gastric H/K-ATPase expression. Annals of Surgery. 2004 Apr; 239(4):501-9. Performed at UT-Health.
Druzgal CH, Chen Z, Yeh NT, Thomas GR, Ondrey FG, Duffey DC, Vilela RJ, Ende K, McCullagh L, Rudy SF, Muir C, Herscher LL, Morris JC, Albert PS, Van Waes C. A pilot study of longitudinal serum cytokine and angiogenesis factor levels as markers of therapeutic response and survival in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Head Neck. 2005 Sept; 27(9):771-84. Performed at NIH-Bethesda, MD.
Anand A, Vilela RJ, Guarisco JL. Intracapsular versus Standard Tonsillectomy: Review of the Literature. Journal of Louisiana State Medical Society. 2005 Sept/Oct; 157(5):259-61. Performed at Tulane Univ. School of Medicine.
Cunningham CL, Vilela RJ, Roy S. Radiofrequency ablation as a novel treatment for lingual thyroid. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2011 Jan; 75(1):137-9 [Epub 2010 Nov 12]. Performed at UT-Health.
Yusif Hajiyev, MD, Ronald J Vilela, MD. Cost-Effective Microscopic Draping: COVID-19 Umbrella. Ear, Nose & Throat Journal. (2021): n. pag. Web 26 Mar 2021: https://doi.org/10.1177/01455613211005113
Siddiqui T, Lovin BD, Nguyen MT, Marsh M, Spiro JB, Wickesberg-Summers J, Cantu A, Vilela RJ, Sweeney AD, Lindquist NR. Pediatric Failure Rates and Speech Outcomes in the HiRes Ultra and Ultra 3D Series Recall. Otology & Neurotology 2024 Oct 1;45(9):1012-1015