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Lianne de Serres, M.D., is a board-certified pediatric otolaryngologist at Maria Fareri Children's Hospital/Westchester Medical Center, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, and throat and head and neck conditions in children. Her clinical interests include ear infections, neck masses, pediatric airway conditions, cleft palate, and velopharyngeal insufficiency, with a focus on providing comprehensive, sensitive, family-centered care. She plays an active role in the multi-disciplinary Craniofacial Cleft Lip and Palate Clinic at Maria Fareri Children's Hospital.
Dr. de Serres has an active interest in pediatric global surgery and has gone on multiple surgical mission trips around the world focused on repairing cleft palate and hypernasal speech. She has done multiple missions in Colombia and India, as well as Thailand and Peru.
She is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, and the American Cleft Palate Association.
Dr. de Serres has been recognized for her commitment to education and mentorship, receiving multiple Resident Teaching Awards, and is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, in addition to publishing several peer-reviewed publications.
Education
- Fellowship, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Seattle Children's Hospital
- Residency, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington Medical Center
- M.D., University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Areas of Expertise
- Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)
Publications
- Miller C, Bly R, Cofer S, et. al. "Multicenter Interrater Reliability in the Endoscopic Assessment of Velopharyngeal Function Using a Video Instruction Tool." Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 160(4), (2019) 720-728. doi: 10.1177/0194599818822989
- Capo J, Helman S, de Serres L, et. al. "Corrigendum to "Retropharyngeal abscess as a result of hyaluronic acid injection pharyngoplasy: A first of its kind" [Am J Otolaryngol 38(6) (Nov-Dec 2017) 718-719]." American journal of otolaryngology, 39(3), (2018) 372. doi: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2018.01.014
- Capo J, Helman SN, de Serres LM, et. al. "Retropharyngeal abscess as a result of hyaluronic acid injection pharyngoplasty: A first of its kind." American journal of otolaryngology, 38(6), (2017) 718-719. doi: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2017.07.008
- Sie KC, Starr JR, Bloom DC, et. al. "Multicenter interrater and intrarater reliability in the endoscopic evaluation of velopharyngeal insufficiency." Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery, 134(7), (2008) 757-63. doi: 10.1001/archotol.134.7.757
- Barr L, Thibeault SL, Muntz H, et. al. "Quality of life in children with velopharyngeal insufficiency." Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery, 133(3), (2007) 224-9.
- Johnson PE, Tabaee A, Fitz-James IA, et. al. "Major aorto-pulmonary collateral arteries (MAPCAs)--Bronchial fistula presenting as tracheotomy bleed." International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology, 70(6), (2006) 1109-13.
- De Serres LM, Derkay C, Sie K, et. al. "Impact of adenotonsillectomy on quality of life in children with obstructive sleep disorders." Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery, 128(5), (2002) 489-96.
