Hearing Center Providers and Staff

Our team takes a holistic approach to your child's hearing needs, joining child-friendly methods with cutting-edge technologies.

We offer both medical and non-medical treatments.

We take the time to get to know your child. And we address your concerns and keep you updated each step of the way.


Contact the Hearing Center to Make an Appointment

To make an appointment for your child, call 412-692-5460 and ask to speak to the Hearing Center Coordinator.


Your Child's Hearing Loss Care Team

The Hearing Center team at UPMC Children's Hospital includes:

  • Ear, nose, throat (ENT) doctors.
  • Physician assistants (PAs).
  • Hearing and balance experts.
  • Speech and language therapists.
  • Nurse practitioners (NPs) and nurses.

David Chi, MD

Chief, Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology
Director, Hearing Center
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
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Dennis J. Kitsko, DO

Associate Professor of Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
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Physician Assistant

Jennifer Hanselman, PA-C