Carolyn M. Jenks, MD
Cochlear ImplantPediatric Head and Neck SurgeryPediatric OtolaryngologyOtolaryngology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Infant 0-2
- Child 3-12
- Adolescent 13-17
- Young Adult 18-25
Languages
- English
In-Network Plans
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FemaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Carolyn M. Jenks
Professional Titles
- Associate Residency Program Co-Director
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Pediatric otolaryngologist Carolyn Jenks specializes in pediatric hearing loss, cochlear implantation, chronic ear disease including cholesteatoma, dizziness (vestibular disorders), airway disorders, head and neck masses, speech disorders including velopharyngeal insufficiency, sleep apnea and sinusitis. She offers minimally invasive endoscopic surgeries of the sinus, ear and airway.
Dr. Jenks earned her medical degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She completed residency training at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and a fellowship in pediatric otolaryngology at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine – Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.
Among Dr. Jenks’ research interests are pediatric hearing loss, outcomes of cochlear implantation, and vestibular disorders in children. She has published numerous clinical research studies and book chapters, and has spoken nationally and internationally on these subjects.
Centers and Institutes
Videos
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
Johns Hopkins Offers Rare Pediatric Transoral Robotic Surgery (July 1, 2025)
This Low-Cost Test for Hearing Loss Lives on a Smartphone, Wired Magazine (December 6, 2022)
PubMed - Publications
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/carolyn.jenks.1/bibliography/public/
Selected Publications
- So RJ, Noij KS, Wang J, Walsh J, Gourin CG, Jenks CM. National and Regional Trends in Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection from 1998 to 2019. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2025 Apr;172(4):1409-1417.
- Maturi J; Noij KS; Babu V; Jenks CM. A systematic review and meta-analysis examining outcomes of cochlear implantation in children with bilateral cochlear nerve deficiency. Otol Neurotol. 2024 Oct 1;45(9):971-984.
- Noij KS, Babu V, Drews M, Lockshaw S, Hermann S, Malone L, Jenks CM. Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD) in Pediatric Patients after COVID-19 Infection. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2024 Sep;184:112076.
- Huang EY, Hairston TK, Walsh J, Ballard ME, Boss EF, Jenks CM. Evaluation of parental perspectives and concerns about pediatric cochlear implantation: A Social Media analysis. Otol Neurotol. 2023 Dec 1;44(10):e715-e721.
- Jenks CM, Hoff SR, Haney J, Tournis E, Thomas D, Young NM. Cochlear Implantation Can Improve Auditory Skills, Language and Social Engagement of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Otol Neurotol. 2021 Dec 21. Epub ahead of print.
Honors
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honors Society
Memberships
- American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology
- American Academy of Otolaryngology
Locations
- Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 6, Baltimore, MD 21287
- Get Directions
- phone: 443-997-6467
- fax: 410-367-2244
- Greater Baltimore Medical Center
- 6565 North Charles Street, Physicians Pavilion East - Suite 315, Towson, MD 21204
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-324-5005
- fax: 410-296-2444
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
- 10803 Falls Road, Pavilion III STE 2300, Lutherville, MD 21093
- Get Directions
- phone: 443-997-6467
- fax: 410-367-2244
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Pediatric Otolaryngology, 2021
- Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania , Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, 2020
- Medical Education: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Medicine, MD, 2015
Board Certifications
- Pediatric Otolaryngology: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2023
- Otolaryngology: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2021
Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
51 ratings, 14 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/23/2026
I appreciated her timely manor. I do wish I had gotten to speak with her alone prior to the end of the appointment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/18/2026
Dr.Jenks listened to our concerns and explained everything well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/17/2026
Dr.Jenks was very good tale care of us! Best Dr. Ever
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2026
Very pleased. She was kind, patient, understanding and great with my toddler.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Dr Jenks is thorough and very kind! My daughter has had a hard journey with ear infections. I feel listened to and supported by Dr Jenks and her team. I would recommend.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
Friendly, timely, knowledgeable, and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2025
She was very knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
Everything is excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2025
I have been living everyday with dizziness and imbalance for over a year and a half. I've been to a number of doctors with no answers but Dr. Jenks finally gave me a diagnosis and a hope that I can have a normal life again. I never felt rushed when explaining my situation; I was heard and understood. I now understand and appreciate why it takes months to be seen as a new patient, and would recommend Dr. Jenks and her team wholeheartedly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
dr Jenks is extremely knowledgeable and very compassionate toward my granddaughter and her needs. Her nurse [staff] is also excellent as well as those at the front desk.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2025
The provider was great no issues with her.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2025
Very knowledgeable and friendly. Listened to concerns, answered questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/16/2025
The provider is very nice.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/19/2025
Friendly, knowledgable, explained medical terms mostly