Aerodigestive

Overview

The Children’s Minnesota aerodigestive clinic brings together a collaborative team involving otolaryngology, pulmonology, gastroenterology, speech and swallowing therapy and other partners to apply standardized approaches to complex aerodigestive problems. It is the largest program of it’s type in the upper Midwest, seeing over 50 unique patients each year.

• Coordinated: Patients visit one location and are seen by all specialists in one appointment. This reduces diagnostic and care time by 75% and means less travel and fewer sedated procedures.
• Clinical Collaboration: A multi-disciplinary team works together, along with the referring clinician, to complete a comprehensive evaluation and create a unique treatment plan for each child. This means more effective, efficient and safer care.
• Family Centered: Caregivers are an important part of a child’s care and an integral part of our team. We empower them with knowledge and transparency, so we can work together in the best interest of their child.