Nikhila Pinnapureddy Raol MD MPH
Ped Otolaryngology (ENT)
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology and Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine
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6701 Fannin StFloor 5Houston, TX 77030
Phone+1 832-822-3250
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Education & Training
Baylor College of MedicineResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2008 - 2013
University of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolClass of 2008
Certifications & Licensure
GA State Medical License 2016 - 2028
TX State Medical License 2024 - 2028
MA State Medical License 2013 - 2016
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology- American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Pediatric Otolaryngology
Clinical Trials
- Universal Screening for Vocal Fold Motion Impairment in Children Undergoing Congenital Cardiac Surgery Start of enrollment: 2019 Jan 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- The Future of Pediatric Airway.Nikhila Raol, Ryan Ruiz
Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America. 2026-10-01 - Post-tonsillectomy Respiratory Complications in Children With Obesity: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.Erin M Kirkham, Nikhila Raol, Sharmi C Amin, Bo Hyun Kong, Aayush Sharma
Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. 2026-09-29 - 2 citationsHealthcare Spending and Systemic Bevacizumab for Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis.Ari D Schuman, Alyssa C Chapel, Peng You, Rajkumar Venkatramani, Heidi V Russell
Journal of Voice. 2026-09-01
Journal Articles
- Effects of Socioeconomic Status on Children with Hearing LossKeerthana Pakanati, Samantha Anne, Julina Ongkasuwan, Gina Nhu Pham, Nikhila Raol, ScienceDirect
- Preclinical Assessment of Resorbable Silk Splints for the Treatment of Pediatric TracheomalaciaKevin S Gipson, Anahita Nourmahnad, Christopher J Hartnick, Nikhila Raol, Sarah N Bowe, Michael J Whalen, The Laryngoscope
- Evaluating Diagnostic Yield of Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in Pediatric Unilateral Sensorineural Hearing LossJulina Ongkasuwan, Nikhila Raol, Gina Nhu Pham, Keerthana Pakanati, Brandon Hopkins, Samantha Anne, ScienceDirect
Authored Content
- AAO-HNSF 2022: The Great Debate Preview: Should Adenotonsillectomy Be the First-Line Treatment for Pediatric OSA?September 2022
Press Mentions
Tongue-Tie May Not Be a Breastfeeding BarrierDecember 19th, 2025
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