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Karen Zur, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Philadelphia, PA

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Otolaryngology (ENT) • Philadelphia, PA

Laryngology & Voice Disorders, Ped Otolaryngology (ENT)

Chief, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Professor, Otorhinolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, The University of Pennsylvania

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  • Office

    3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD
    Wood 1, ENT
    Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Phone+1 215-590-3440
    Fax+1 215-386-4036

Summary

  • Dr. Karen Zur is the Chief of Otolaryngology at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Professor of Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania. She is a practicing otolaryngologist in Philadelphia, PA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. She received her undergraduate degree at Yale University and her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and has been in practice 19 years. She specializes in laryngology & voice disorders and ped otolaryngology (ENT) and is experienced in sleep medicine, bronchoesophagology, swallowing disorders,and general pediatric otolaryngology.

Education & Training

  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Otolaryngology, 2003 - 2005
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/New York Eye and Ear Infirmary at Mount Sinai
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/New York Eye and Ear Infirmary at Mount SinaiResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1999 - 2003
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiInternship, Surgery, 1998 - 1999
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Albert Einstein College of MedicineClass of 1998
  • Yale University
    Yale UniversityBS, Neuroscience, Davis Award, 1990 - 1994

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2021 - Present
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2000 - 2026
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2005 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2005 - 2024
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2022 - 2024
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2021 - 2023
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2003 - 2005
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Exceptional Women in Medicine Castle Connolly, 2019
  • Top Doctor Philadelphia Magazine, 2018-2019
  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Pediatricians’ Proficiency in the Care of the Dysphonic Child  
    Michael J Pitman, Karen B Zur, Lisa M Biggs, The Laryngoscope
  • Outcome Measures for Pediatric Laryngotracheal Reconstruction: International Consensus Statement  
    Reza Rahbar, Michael J Rutter, Catherine K Hart, Christopher T Wootten, Jonathan B Ida, R Paul Boesch, David R White, Shelagh A Cofer, Karen Zur, Cori Daines, Peter B ..., The Laryngoscope

Press Mentions

  • Your Child’s Allergies Could Be Caused by Acid Reflux
    Your Child’s Allergies Could Be Caused by Acid RefluxMay 29th, 2018

Professional Memberships

Dr. Karen Zur, Dr. Karen Zur, MD, Dr. K Zur, Dr. Karen B Zur