Jonathan Walsh, MD
Pediatric Head and Neck SurgeryPediatric Endocrine SurgeryPediatric OtolaryngologyOtolaryngology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
Languages
- English
In-Network Plans
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MaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Jonathan Walsh
Professional Titles
- Residency Program Director, Johns Hopkins Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Pediatric otolaryngologist Jonathan Walsh specializes in head and neck masses, thyroid disorders, vascular malformations, tracheostomy, tracheal stenosis, aerodigestive disorders, chronic ear disease (ear infections), sinus disease (sinusitis), hearing loss, ankyloglossia (tongue-tie), sleep apnea and laryngeal cleft, as well as the full spectrum of pediatric head and neck disorders. He offers minimally invasive endoscopic ear surgery and minimally invasive surgeries of the airway, ear and sinus.
Dr. Walsh earned a medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and completed residency training in otolaryngology at University of Rochester Medical Center. He served two years of active-duty service as a major in the U.S. Army at Fort Gordon in Georgia, after which he completed fellowship training in pediatric otolaryngology at the University of North Carolina.
His research interests are in novel imaging technology applications for head and neck disorders; outcomes and health care disparities; ankyloglossia and lip tie; head and neck masses; and airway imaging and modeling.
Dr. Walsh is director of the Johns Hopkins pediatric aerodigestive team and surgical director of the pediatric thyroid team. Additionally, he is an active participant in the vascular anomalies team, fetal therapy multidisciplinary team and pediatric sarcoma tumor board. Dr. Walsh is also the residency program director for the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
More babies getting their tongues clipped to help breastfeed. But is it necessary? Today Show (7/11/2019)
To Improve Breastfeeding, Babies Get Their Tongues Clipped, Is it Necessary? Podast WYPR (3/19/2019)
Snipping an infant's "tongue tie" can improve breastfeeding. But is surgery being overused? The Inquirer (3/12/2019)
Why so Many Babies are Getting Their Tongues Clipped Atlantic, (3/12/2019)
The Tongue Tie Conundrum, Slate (2/6/2018)
An Incisionless Approach to Ear Drum Repair, Johns Hopkins Medicine (10/2/2018)
Research Interests
Airway and Head and Neck Imaging, Head and Neck Masses, Innovative Medical Devices, Laryngeal Cleft, Pediatric Head and Neck Ultrasound, Pediatric Thyroid, Tongue Tie
Lab Website
Jonathan Walsh Lab
- The Jonathan Walsh Lab is currently researching ankyloglossia management as well as laryngeal and tracheal imaging.
PubMed - Publications
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=jonathan%20walsh%20otolaryngology
Honors
- Top Doctor - Pediatric Otolaryngology, Baltimore Magazine, 11/1/23
- John D. Norant Research in Otolaryngology Award "Crawling Wave Elastography in Benign and Malignant Thyroid Nodules", URMC Department of Otolaryngology, 1/1/10
- Paul Harrinton Clinical Research Award "Dexamethasone and post-operative adenotonsillar hemorrhage", URMC Department of Otolaryngology, 1/1/09
Graduate Program Affiliations
Associate Residency Program Director - Johns Hopkins Department of Otolaryngology
Memberships
- American Academy of Otolaryngology
- American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology
Professional Activities
United States Army Active Duty 2012-2014, Major, 1/1/12 - 1/1/14
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
- 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: UNC Medical Center, Pediatric Otolaryngology, 2015
- Residency: University of Rochester Medical Center, Otolaryngology, 2012
- Medical Education: Virginia Commonwealth Univ School of Medicine, MD, 2007
Board Certifications
- Pediatric 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
4.8 out of 5
39 ratings, 9 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.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
He was the best provider I have seen yet for my daughter with this issue.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2026
Everyone listened and explained their part and concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Dr Walsh is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
We had a fantastic experience. Very thankful for the doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
Dr. Walsh was so kind and patient with us as parents and our daughter. It's concerning to know your child needs surgery and there was no forcing the Issue no treating us like we didn't know anything. He and his team were attentive and showed great care In ensuring all of our questions were answered.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2025
Provider is very nice and knowledgeable, however seemed to be rushing to get done with visit and also never tells us when to return or how best to make appointments. Also shared some concerning news to us about our child in a rather casual way that was hard to hear. It seemed to catch us off guard considering we have never talked about a need for such drastic measures before and also had not seen the provider in over a year. We have confidence in the provider but we're saddened by the interaction because it felt very impersonal.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
Very patient and thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
Dr. Walsh is very informative, respectful, listens to what I have to say weighs Pros and cons And very nice and engaging with my son
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2025
Dr Walsh was thorough and explained my child's issue in a way we could understand. He also engaged my teenager directly and made sure she understood.