The wait times in our emergency departments are longer than usual due to illnesses like RSV and the flu. View our estimated ED wait times and learn more about where to get care for your sick child.

Learn about our aerodigestive experts

The Aerodigestive program at Children’s Minnesota is the only multidisciplinary clinic of its kind in Minnesota with pediatric experts trained in ear, nose and throat (ENT); gastroenterologypulmonology; and speech and swallowing therapy.

Our coordinated team of pediatric specialists includes:

Sivakumar Chinnadurai, MD MPH

Medical Director (ENT)

Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology

Pulmonology

Pulmonology

Zena Hernandez, MS, CCC-SLP

Speech

Samantha Krumrie, RN

Anna Yackel

Clinic Assistant

Pahoua Moua

Surgery Scheduler

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