About
Erica Sher, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon who provides care to children and adolescents with complex conditions of the throat, neck, ears and airway. Dr. Sher has experience diagnosing and treating sleep conditions, airway and breathing conditions and hearing disorders in pediatric patients.
Dr. Sher chose to become a doctor in part because she was inspired by her parents, both of whom are doctors. Seeing their commitment to serving others and how they cared for their patients shaped her career path. In her own practice, Dr. Sher works closely with each patient and their family to evaluate their symptoms and conditions, improving their day-to-day life and achieving their goals together.
Dr. Sher is excited to return to Columbia, where she grew up. She and her husband have a daughter, as well as two cats (Ari and Fletcher) and two German shepherds (Winnie and Fritz). Dr. Sher’s hobbies include spending time with her family, skiing, reading, running and spending time outside.
Education & Training
Medical School
St. Louis University School of Medicine
Residency
Otolaryngology, Head And Neck Surgery
- SUNY Upstate University Hospital
Fellowship
Otolaryngology, Pediatric Otolaryngology
- Boston Children's Hospital
Boards
Insurances
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Academic Information
Research Profile
Erica Sher, MD, is an assistant professor of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery who offers specialty care for pediatric patients diagnosed with head and neck disorders, including hearing, sleep and airway conditions. Her research work is collaborative and has included a project that looked at newborn hearing screen results for patients that were later diagnosed with enlarged vestibular aqueducts. Dr. Sher is also interested in her field’s research into the genetic causes of certain diseases, particularly hearing loss, and how they can be treated early on.
Research Interests
- Improved access to otolaryngology care for pediatric patients
Areas of Expertise
- Pediatric sleep disorders
- Pediatric airway disorders
- Pediatric hearing disorders