RonBensonMitchellMD

Ped Otolaryngology (ENT)

Professor, Otolaryngology , Head & Neck Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Southwestern Medical School

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Overview of Dr. Mitchell

Dr. Ron Mitchell is an otolaryngologist in Dallas, TX and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Children's Medical Center Dallas, Children's Medical Center Plano, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas. He received his medical degree from University of Southampton Faculty of Medicine and has been in practice 30 years. Dr. Mitchell accepts several types of health insurance, listed below. He is one of 51 doctors at Children's Medical Center Dallas and one of 65 doctors at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center who specialize in Otolaryngology (ENT). He has more than 100 publications and over 500 citings.

Office
1935 Medical District Dr
Suite 4740
Dallas, TX 75235
Book by Phone+1(469) 848-4130

Fax+1 214-456-7644

Education & Training

University of Southampton Faculty of MedicineClass of 1987

Certifications & Licensure

TX State Medical License 2013 - 2025
MO State Medical License 2006 - 2015
NM State Medical License 1999 - 2009
VA State Medical License 2003 - 2008
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Pediatric Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow (FAAO-HNS) American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Clinical Trials

Childhood Adenotonsillectomy Study for Children With OSAS Start of enrollment: 2007 Oct 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Effects of Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation on Cognition and Language in Down Syndrome and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Start of enrollment: 2021 Jun 24
Recruiting
Phase 3
Roles: Contact
Pediatric Post-Approval Registry Start of enrollment: 2021 Nov 30
Recruiting
Roles: Contact

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

68 citations
Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea in obese and normal-weight children: impact of adenotonsillectomy on quality-of-life and behavior.
Ron B. Mitchell, Emily F. Boss
Developmental Neuropsychology. 2009-09-09
787 citations
A Randomized Trial of Adenotonsillectomy for Childhood Sleep Apnea
Carole L. Marcus, Reneé H. Moore, Carol L. Rosen, Bruno Giordani, Susan L. Garetz
The New England Journal of Medicine. 2013-06-19
51 citations
Dog Bites of the Scalp, Face, and Neck in Children
Ron B. Mitchell, Gary Nañez, Jon Wagner, James P. Kelly
The Laryngoscope. 2003-03-01

Journal Articles

Postoperative Respiratory Complications and Racial Disparities Following Inpatient Pediatric Tonsillectomy: A Cross‐Sectional Study
Gopi B Shah, Romaine F Johnson, Mark Sakai, Ron B Mitchell, The Laryngoscope

Press Mentions

UT Southwestern Researchers Create Model to Assess Post-Tonsillectomy Bleed RatesMarch 31st, 2023
UTSW Study Recommends Screening for Suspected Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Underweight ChildrenJanuary 7th, 2022
AAFP Endorses AAO-HNS Tonsillectomy in Children GuidelineFebruary 27th, 2019
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Grant Support

Prevalence Of Sleep Disturbance In ChildrenNational Center For Research Resources2005
Prevalence Of Sleep Disburbance In ChildrenNational Center For Research Resources2004
Allergy Treatment In The Management Of Children W/ ApneaNational Center For Research Resources2004

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - AAO - NHS
Fellow

Insurance Accepted

Aetna Choice POS II
Aetna HMO
BCBS Blue Card PPO
BCBS Texas BlueChoice
CIGNA HMO
CIGNA Open Access
CIGNA PPO
Great West PPO
Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
Multiplan PHCS PPO
Multiplan PPO
United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
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