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Luv R. Javia, MD
Areas of expertise: General pediatric otolaryngology, Cochlear implantation, Pediatric airway disorders, Pediatric ear disorders
About Luv R. Javia
Luv R. Javia, MD, is an attending physician with the Division of Otolaryngology (ENT) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Titles
Attending Surgeon
Associate Professor of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Certifications
Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery – American Board of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
Awards and Honors
2018-2019, 2022, Main Line Today Top Doctors – Pediatric Otolaryngology
2022, Inductee/Member, The Academy of Master Clinicians, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
2021, Main Line Parent's LOVE Award for Best Pediatric ENT
2020, Joseph P. Atkins Teaching Award, Perelman School of Medicine. Awarded for excellence in residency teaching.
2010, 2nd Place Poster, Annual Meeting of ASPO
2002, Howard Hughes Medical Institute Continued Fellowship Award
2001, Howard Hughes Medical Institute - National Institutes of Health (NIH) Research Scholars Program
1997, Phi Beta Kappa
Leadership and Memberships
Memberships in professional organizations
2022, The Academy of Master Clinicians, Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
2004-present, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
2022 Member, The Academy of Master Clinicians
Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Editorial and Academic Positions
Editorial positions
2012-present, The Laryngoscope, Reviewer
2010-present, Public Library of Science ONE, Manuscript Reviewer
Academic and institutional committees
2012-present, CHOP Neonatal ENT Liaison
2010-2011, CHOP EpicCare Ambulatory Team
2010-present, CHOP Clinical Champion for EPIC Implementation
Education & training
Medical Degree
MD - University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, N.C.
Internship
General Surgery - University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Residency
Otorhinolaryngologist, Head & Neck Surgery - University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Fellowship
Pediatric Otolaryngology - The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Otology/Neurotology - The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Publications
Publications
2022
Ruiz R, Balamuth N, Javia LR, Zur KB: Systemic bevacizumab treatment for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis: long-term follow-up. Laryngoscope Jan 19 2022. Notes: doi: 10.1002/lary.30021. Epub ahead of print.
Card EB, Morales CE, Ramirez JM, Billingslea M, Marroquín A, Trueblood E, Javia LR, McCormack SM, Friedland LR, Low DW, Schwartz AJ, Scott M, Jackson OA: Impact of illustrated postoperative instructions on knowledge and retention during a cleft lip and palate surgical mission. Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal Page: 10556656221100052, Jun 16 2022. Notes: doi: 10.1177/10556656221100052. Epub ahead of print.
Sidell DR, Meister KD, de Alarcon A, Boudewyns A, Brigger M, Chun R, Fayoux P, Goudy S, Hart CK, Hewitt R, Hsu WC, Javia LR, Johnson RF, Messner AH, Moreddu E, Nicollas R, Prager JD, Rahbar R, Rickert S, Rossi ME, Russell J, Rutter M, Sandu K, Smith RJH, Soma M, Thierry B, Trozzi M, White DR, Balakrishnan K. International Pediatric Otolaryngology Group (IPOG) consensus recommendations: Evaluation and management of congenital tracheal stenosis. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2022 Aug 17;161:111251. doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2022.111251. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35988373.
Ruiz R, Balamuth N, Javia LR, Zur KB: Systemic bevacizumab treatment for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis: long-term follow-up. Laryngoscope 132(10): 2071-2075, Oct 2022. Notes: doi: 10.1002/lary.30021. Epub ahead of print
2021
Chorney SR, Stow J, Javia LR, Zur KB, Jacobs IN, Sobol SE: Tracheocutaneous fistula after pediatric open airway reconstruction. Annals of Laryngology, Rhinology & Laryngology Jan 2021. Notes: 2021 Jan 8;3489420987426. doi: 10.1177/0003489420987426. Online ahead of print.
Venkatachalam SJ, Garcia-Marcinkiewicz A, Giordano RT, Stow J, Lioy J, Javia LR, Tay K, Bird GL, Soorikian L, Napolitano N, McCloskey J, Nadkarni VM, Fiadjoe JE, Nishisaki A: Adverse events before and after pediatric airway emergency response team activation (Research Snapshot: Quality and Patient Safety Procedures). Critical Care Medicine 49(1): 537, Jan 2021 Notes: doi: 10.1097/01.ccm.0000730180.13039.43. Research Snapshot Presentation at 50th Critical Care Congress, February 2021 (Virtual).
"Pediatric Tracheal Reconstruction" Virtual Grand Rounds, Columbia University Irvine Medical Center, Department of Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery (3/11/21)
2020
Lin EE, Nelson O, Isserman RS, Henderson AA, Rintoul NE, Lioy J, Javia LR, Tran KM, Fiadjoe JE. Management of neonatal difficult airway emergencies in the delivery room. Paediatr Anaesth. 2020;30(5):544-551. doi:10.1111/pan.13859
2019
Wertz A, Fuller S, Jacobs IN, Javia LR, Mascio C, Sobol SE: Slide tracheoplasty: Predictors of outcomes and literature review. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 2019 Dec 13;130:109814. doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2019.109814. [Epub ahead of print]
Propst EJ, Wolter NE, Ishman SL, Balakrishnan K, Deonarain AR, Javia LR, et al: Competency‐based assessment tool for pediatric tracheotomy: International modified Delphi consensus. Laryngoscope Dec 12 2019 Notes: Early view; online.
2017
Javia L, Sardesai MG: Physical Models and Virtual Reality Simulators in Otolaryngology. Otolaryngology Clinics of North America 50(5): 875-91, October 2017.
2012
Simpao AF, Javia LR, Schwartz AJ, Rehman MA: Shoulder dystocia, laryngeal tear, mediastinal intubation, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in a neonate. Anesthesiology 120(2), February 2014 Notes: Epub December 2012.
Javia L, Deutsch ES: A systematic review of simulators in otolaryngology. Otolaryngology Head Neck Surgery 147(6): 999-1011, December 2012 Notes: Epub September 26, 2012.
Cheng J, Javia L: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) pediatric tympanostomy tube otorrhea. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 76(12): 1795-1798, December 2012 Notes: Epub September 25 2012.
Javia LR, Zur KB: Laryngotracheal reconstruction with resorbable microplate buttressing. Laryngoscope 122(4): 920-924, April 2012.
Cheng J, Javia L: Neonatal methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) suppurative head and neck infections. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra 7(4): 173-174, December 2012.
2011
Schwartz AJ, Javia L, Stricker PA, Nadeau P, Nguyen C. Intermittent airway obstruction in a neonate. ANESTHESIOLOGY (Images in Anesthesiology). 2011 Sept; 115: 630.
Javia LR, Zur KB, Jacobs IN. Evolving treatments in the management of laryngotracheal hemangiomas: will propranolol supplant steroids and surgery? International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. 2011 Nov; 75(11):1450-4. Epub 2011 Aug 31.
2010
Antunes MB, Javia LR, Ransom ER, Kazahaya K. Salivary anlage tumor of the nasopharynx: a case report and review of the literature. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. 2010 Mar; 6(2): 69-71.
2009
Dunham BP, Javia LR, Bilaniuk LT, Zur KB. Bilateral nasal obstruction due to an intranasal craniopharyngioma. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra. 2010 Mar 5(2): 57-62. Notes: Available online 17 March 2009.
Javia LR, Shah UK, Germiller JA. An improved, practical stent for choanal atresia and pyriform aperture stenosis repair. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2009 Feb;140(2):259-61.
Abstracts (includes Posters and Scientific Presentations)
2023
"EXIT Procedure and Perinatal Airway Management" Oral presentation at the IFOS Dubai ENT World Congress 2023, Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE (1/18/23).
Symposium Co-Moderator: "Vascular Malformations" (Moderators: Luv Javia, USA & Mohamad Bitar, UAE) IFOS Dubai ENT World Congress 2023, Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE (1/18/23).
"How I Do It: Slide Tracheoplasty" Oral presentation at the International Federation of ORL Societies (IFOS) ENT World Congress 2023, Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE (1/20/23)
"Updates in Managing Laryngomalacia" Oral presentation at the International Federation of ORL Societies (IFOS) Dubai ENT World Congress 2023, Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE (1/21/23)
"Management of Airway Stenosis" Instructional presentation at the 16th Congress of the European Society of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology (ESPO), Liverpool, UK (5/22/23)
2020
"Pediatric Cochlear Implantation" 1-hour lecture to King of Prussia, PA satellite Perioperative Staff (10/22/20).
Panel Organizer and Moderator: "Minimizing COVID-19 Risk to Healthcare Workers" Society of Ear, Nose, Throat Advances in Children (SENTAC) and the Aerodigestive Society Combined 2020 Virtual Meeting, Dec 4-5 2020.
"Anesthesia for ENT Surgeries" Lecture to Anesthesia Fellows at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (12/29/20)
2019
Poonia SK, Devine CM, Javia LR, Buzi A, Rizzi MD: Two Rare Cases of Sinonasal Vascular Malformations in the Pediatric Population. Poster presentation at the ASPO Summer Meeting: Frontiers in Pediatric Otolaryngology, Vail, CO July 21-24, 2019.
Lectures by Invitation
2022
Javia LR. "Otolaryngology and Obstetrics: An Unusual Crossroads to the Perinatal Airway" Oral presentation to the Southeastern PA Chapter (SEPA) of the Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses (SOHN), Philadelphia, PA (3/28/22).
Javia LR, Phinizy P, Jacobs IN: "Complex Tracheal Reconstruction: Slide Tracheoplasty" Goldstein Memorial Lecture, Long Island Jewish Medical Center/System (5/17/22)
2019
Javia LR. "Complex Surgical Airway Reconstruction" Dr. Lawrence Borland Keynote Address, 9th International Symposium on the Pediatric Airway (ISPA), Geneva, Switzerland (6/13/19).
2018
Javia LR. “Management of Severe Laryngotracheal Stenosis in Children" Mt. Sinai School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds, New York, NY (jointly with Drs. Ian Jacobs and Joseph Piccione, 11/29/18)
Javia LR. “Cutting Edge Surgical Management of Tracheal Stenosis” Invited lecture at the National Chinese Pediatric Otolaryngology Meeting, Shenzhen, China (10/26/18)
Javia LR. 1. "Beyond Boogers: Reconstructive Surgical Airway Management" Oral presentation to the Southeastern PA Chapter (SEPA) of the Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses (SOHN), Philadelphia, PA (9/22/18)
Javia LR. Invited Panelist: "Surgical Techniques of Cochlear Implants – Expert Experience” 14th Annual Meeting of the Middle East Academy of Otolaryngology / Head and Neck Surgery, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (4/3/18)
Javia LR. Invited Panelist: "Choanal Atresia-Management Approach" 11th GCC Otorhinolaryngology, Audiology and Communication Disorders Conference/8th Emirates Otorhinolaryngology Audiology and Communication Disorders Congress Intercontinental Festival City, Dubai UAE (1/19/18)
2017
Javia LR. "Endoscopic Ear Surgery" Lecture to Perioperative Group at CHOP King of Prussia satellite office (10/26/17)
Javia LR. Necropsy Lab and Faculty Instructor: Annual Foreign Body Pediatric Airway Endoscopy Course at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in conjunction with CHOP's Center for Pediatric Airway Disorders; 2017 Mar 5; Philadelphia, PA.
Editorials, Reviews, Chapters
2019
Javia L, Sardesai MG, Deutsch ES: Simulation in Otolaryngology. Comprehensive Healthcare Simulation: Surgery and Surgical Subspecialties. Stefanidis D, Korndorffer JR Jr, Sweet R (eds.). Springer, Switzerland Page: 275-287, 2019.
2016
Javia LR: Division of Laryngeal Web. Surgical Pediatric Otolaryngology, 2nd ed. Potsic WP, Cotton RT, Handler SD, Zur KB (eds.) Thieme Medical Publishers; New York, NY Page: 466-469; 614-648, 2016.
Javia LR: Facial Lacerations. Surgical Pediatric Otolaryngology, 2nd ed. Potsic WP, Cotton RT, Handler SD, Zur KB (eds). Thieme Medical Publishers; New York, NY Page: 466-469; 614-648, 2016.
Javia LR: Nasal Fractures. Surgical Pediatric Otolaryngology, 2nd ed. Potsic WP, Cotton RT, Handler SD, Zur KB (eds). Thieme Medical Publishers; New York, NY Page: 466-469; 614-648, 2016.
Javia LR: Zygomatic Arch Fractures. Surgical Pediatric Otolaryngology, 2nd ed. Potsic WP, Cotton RT, Handler SD, Zur KB (eds). Thieme Medical Publishers; New York, NY Page: 466-469; 614-648, 2016.
Javia LR: Malar Fractures. Surgical Pediatric Otolaryngology, 2nd ed. Potsic WP, Cotton RT, Handler SD, Zur KB (eds). Thieme Medical Publishers; New York, NY Page: 466-469; 614-648, 2016.
Javia LR: Orbital Fractures. Surgical Pediatric Otolaryngology, 2nd ed. Potsic WP, Cotton RT, Handler SD, Zur KB (eds). Thieme Medical Publishers; New York, NY Page: 466-469; 614-648, 2016.
Javia LR: Midface Fractures. Surgical Pediatric Otolaryngology, 2nd ed. Potsic WP, Cotton RT, Handler SD, Zur KB (eds). Thieme Medical Publishers; New York, NY Page: 466-469; 614-648, 2016.
Javia LR: Mandibular Fractures. Surgical Pediatric Otolaryngology, 2nd ed. Potsic WP, Cotton RT, Handler SD, Zur KB (eds). Thieme Medical Publishers; New York, NY Page: 466-469; 614-648, 2016.
2013
Deutsch ES, Javia LR: Simulation in Otolaryngology. Simulation in Otolaryngology. The Comprehensive Textbook of Healthcare Simulation. Levine AI et al (eds.). Springer, New York, NY, 2013 Notes: In press.
2012
Javia LR, Dunham BP, Jacobs I: Congenital Malformations of the Trachea and Bronchi. Pediatric Otolaryngology, 5th Ed. Bluestone et al (eds.). May 2012.
Javia L: Cochlear Implants - Surgical Techniques, Special Considerations - Pediatric and Malformed Cochleae. Cochlear Implants and Other Implantable Hearing Devices. Ruckenstein M (eds.). Plural Publishing, San Diego, CA, February 29 2012 Notes: Chapter 8.
2011
Javia L, Jacobs I. Airway intervention in the infant with a vascular anomaly. In: Clinics in Plastic Surgery. Elsevier, 2011.
2010
Javia LR, Dunham BP, Jacobs I. Congenital malformations of the trachea and bronchi. In: Blueston, et al, editors. Pediatric Otolaryngology, 5th Ed. 2010 Notes: In press, 2010.
2007
Javia LR, Ruckenstein MJ. Hearing: cochlear and brainstem implants. In: Encyclopedia of Life Sciences 2007. Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
2006
Javia LR, Ruckenstein MJ: Ossiculoplasty. Otolaryngol Clin N Am 39(6): 1177-89, 2006.