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Update on Surgical Management of Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Untreated obstructive sleep apnea in children can be associated with growth, developmental, and cardiopulmonary complications. Surgical options to treat OSA in children are constantly evolving, from not only new techniques on the traditional adenotonsillectomy to newer surgical techniques in older children.

Update on Surgical Management of Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Featuring:
William O. Collins, MD, FACS, FAAP

William Collins, MD, FACS, FAAP, graduated from the University of Miami School of Medicine in Miami, Florida, where he also completed a residency in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery. Dr. Collins completed a fellowship in Rhinology & Advanced Endoscopic Sinus Surgery at the University of Miami, and then completed a fellowship in Pediatric Otolaryngology at the Children’s National Medical Center and George Washington University School of Medicine.

Prior to joining the faculty of the University of Florida College of Medicine Department of Otolaryngology, Dr. Collins was an Assistant Professor at the Children’s National Medical Center/George Washington University school of Medicine. Since joining the UF faculty in 2006, he has practiced all aspects of pediatric otolaryngology, with a special emphasis on pediatric rhinology. He has previously served as the Residency Program Director for the UF Otolaryngology residency program for close to 10 years. In addition, he serves as the Surgical Director of Operating Rooms at UF Health Shands Hospital, and the Oaks Otolaryngology Clinic Medical Director. His research interests include management of the pediatric airway, pediatric sinonasal conditions, and hospital and clinic operations.

Currently, Dr. Collins serves as Professor and Chairman of the University of Florida Department of Otolaryngology, as well as the Chief of Pediatric Otolaryngology.