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Ryan C. Borek, MD
Ryan C. Borek, MD

Ryan C. Borek, MD

Ryan C. Borek, MD, is an attending physician with the Division of Otolaryngology at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Areas of expertise: General pediatric otolaryngology, Pediatric airway disorders, Advanced sleep surgery, Hypoglossal nerve stimulation

Locations: Main Building


215-590-3440

About Ryan C. Borek, MD

Titles

Attending Physician, Pediatric Otolaryngology

Assistant Professor of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 

Awards and Honors

2020, Borek RC, Javia LR: "Novel Use of an Arterial Embolectomy Catheter to Manage a Bronchial Foreign Body in a Patient With Trismus" American Broncho-Esophagological Association (ABEA) Ellen M. Friedman Foreign Body Award
2016, Ellen M. Friedman Foreign Body Award Winner
2003, Chancellor’s Award for Academic Excellence Four Star Recognition at University of Wisconsin-Stout
1999, Valedictorian of High School Graduating Class
Eagle Scout Award

 

Leadership and Memberships

Memberships in Professional Organizations

2019-present, American Broncho-Esophagological Association (ABEA)
 - 2021-present, Social Media Committee
- 2020-2021, Resident Liaison
2014-present, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS)

Education & training

Medical Degree

MD - Perelman School of Medicine at The University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Fellowship

Pediatric Otolaryngology - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Team affiliations

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Publications

Publications

2022

Gehret PM, Ali Akbari Ghavimi S, Dumas A, Borek RC, Aronson M, Carpenter K, Jacobs IN, Gottardi R: A translational tissue engineering approach to airway reconstruction leveraging decellularized meniscus and cartilage progenitor cells. bioRxiv 2022. Notes: doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.12.13.520352. This article is a preprint and has not been certified by peer review.

Vorel ES, Mehta JJ, Russo ME, Muego MP, Borek RC, Kelly JA, Greenfield ME: A 7-year-old with persistent fever and cough. Pediatrics 150(3): e2021050751, Sep 1 2022. Notes: Case report. doi: 10.1542/peds.2021-050751.

2021

Ali Akbari Ghavimi S, Gehret PM, Aronson MR, Schipani R, Smith KWY, Borek RC, Germiller JA, Jacobs IN, Zur KB, Gottardi R: Drug delivery to the pediatric upper airway. Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews 174: 168-189, July 23 2021.

2015

Chiffer RC, Schwab RJ, Kennan BT, Borek RC, Thaler ER. Volumetric MRI analysis pre- and post Transoral robotic surgery for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA-TORS). Laryngoscope. 2015; 125:1988-95.

2012

Borek RC, Thaler ER, Kim C, Jackson N, Mandel JE, Schwab R: Quantitative airway analysis during drug-induced sleep endoscopy for evaluation of sleep apnea. Laryngoscope 122(11): 2592-99, Nov 2012.

Editorials, Reviews, Chapters

2022

Sudoko, CK, Lioy J, Sobol SE, Borek R: Malformations, Deformations, and Disorders of the Neonatal Airway (Chapter 2). Manual of Neonatal Respiratory Care, 5th ed. Donn SM, Mammel MC, van Kaam AHLC (eds.). Springer Nature, Switzerland AG, Page: 13-44, 2022.

2021

Sudoko, CK, Lioy J, Sobol S, Borek R: Malformations, Deformations, and Disorders of the Neonatal Airway (Chapter 2). Manual of Neonatal Respiratory Care, 5th ed. Donn SM, Mammel MC, van Kaam A  (eds.). Springer. Cham, Switzerland, 2021-22 Notes: In press.

Patient experience rating

(based on 181 submissions)
  • Provider listened carefully
    4.8 of 5
  • Trust provider with care
    4.8 of 5
  • Provider gave enough info about child's health
    4.8 of 5
  • Would recommend the provider
    4.8 of 5
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Comments

  • Dr.. Borek is extremely knowledgeable and takes the time to explain everything thoroughly and in detail. He has a wonderful bedside manner and is caring, compassionate, and trustworthy. I truly appreciate how comfortable he makes you feel and how clearly he explains his recommendations.
    5 of 5
    Aug 25, 2026

  • Dr. Borek is the epitome of what every patient should have in an ENT physician. He is caring, listens carefully, explains things very well, and makes sure both my child and I am comfortable with his answers. He makes personal connections to make my child feel comfortable. I would recommend him to everyone!
    5 of 5
    Aug 11, 2026

  • Everyone was very friendly and I felt very comfortable asking any questions I had. Most importantly, my daughter felt comfortable there also.
    5 of 5
    Jul 31, 2026

  • Dr Borek is amazing. Super kind, caring, thorough, great with my son
    5 of 5
    Jul 28, 2026

  • This provider is very helpful, very patient, very kind every time we go here. Thank you.
    5 of 5
    Jul 24, 2026

  • Hi, Dr. Borek has been my child's ENT since he was a little baby. Every time we're with Dr. Borek, he is patient and kind and reassuring with us. He takes the time with my boys and he listens to our concerns and listens to my thoughts as a parent so that we can make the best decision for my son. He's always available on my chart to answer any questions I have in between visits and I would highly recommend Dr. Borek to anybody looking for an ENT as he just is a team member for my children's care. Thank you so much.
    5 of 5
    Jul 24, 2026

  • Thank you so much to the entire care team for all you did to support our son and us through his procedures and experience with ear tubes. Dr. Borek was extremely kind, patient, professional, and a top notch surgeon.
    5 of 5
    Jul 24, 2026

  • He was very clear about his explanation and very friendly. And he was very good at catching what the need of the patient is and understood the situation with great recommendations to the patient.
    5 of 5
    Jul 20, 2026

  • He was amazing
    5 of 5
    Jul 15, 2026

  • We trust and value Dr. Borek so much! He has the best bedside manner and is amazing with kids and makes you feel comfortable. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
    5 of 5
    Jul 14, 2026

  • He connected with my child, made her feel a part of the decision-making process, and made her feel comfortable. Very pleasant and a really nice doctor.
    5 of 5
    Jul 07, 2026

  • We had a great experience. The doctor was very kind, caring, and professional. Even though my English is limited, she called an interpreter, which made everything much easier for us. I truly appreciated her patience and support. The nurse and the front desk staff were also very friendly and welcoming. Everyone treated us with kindness and made us feel comfortable. Thank you for the excellent care!
    5 of 5
    Jul 01, 2026

  • Dr. Borek is extremely kind, courteous, thoughtful, knowledgeable, and just an overall wonderful practitioner that we are so, so lucky and happy to have seen. He listened to all of our concerns, always makes us feel welcome and understood, and we always leave there feeling like we have been in the best care possible. He also has a wonderful nurse practitioner, Allison, that works with him that is phenomenal. She is the best and we cannot thank them enough for all the care that we've received. And we just have had an incredible journey with them and feel grateful for the world-class care that we received.
    5 of 5
    Jun 25, 2026

  • Dr. Ryan Borek was wonderful with my son and my daughter. He made us feel heard and explained things and spoke to us in a way that made us understand and feel comfortable. We are happy to know he will be the ones taking care of my children's surgery.
    5 of 5
    Jun 03, 2026
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About the Patient Experience Rating System

The patient experience rating is an average of all responses to the care provider-related questions from surveys submitted by patient families and verified by our survey partner National Research Corporation (NRC Health), an independent company that specializes in patient experience. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question. Responses are measured using percent positive scoring. Percent positive is the percentage of respondents who answered with the most desirable response. We are committed to transparency and sharing the voices of our patients and families. Comments are reviewed before posting to ensure accuracy, privacy, and relevance. To provide meaningful feedback, comments are displayed on provider profiles once a sufficient number have been received. All feedback is also shared internally to support learning, recognition, and continuous improvement. The comments reflect the experiences and perspectives of the patients and families who submitted them. The comments are not endorsed by and do not reflect the views of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.