Doctor
Christopher Grindle, MD Division Head, Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngologist
- Specialties
- Ear, Nose & Throat


Doctor
Katherine Kavanagh, MD Medical Director, Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngologist
- Specialties
- Ear, Nose & Throat
- Aerodigestive Medicine

Connecticut Children’s Care Alliance With Hartford HealthCare Connecticut Children’s and Hartford HealthCare have a history of collaboration, including care for high-risk pregnancies, newborns, chronic illnesses and adult congenital heart disease. Our Care Alliance takes this commitment even further: We partner to provide patients and their
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Curly Toes c2 Curly toes are a common condition present at birth that affects infants and young children. It typically impacts the third and fourth toes on both feet, causing them to curl under due to tight tendons pulling one toe beneath the next. While often harmless, curly toes can
Co-Management Guidelines Through our Co-Management program, Connecticut Children’s medical experts help pediatric primary care providers expand the care they deliver to patients by establishing guidelines that allow them to screen, evaluate and manage common conditions within their own practices. These
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Swimmer’s Ear: 7 Things to Know and How to Treat It By Christopher Grindle, MD: This article was originally published in May 2022 and was updated for accuracy in May 2025. Ah, summer—the time when our active kids jump right in the water for lots of swimming. Then, ouch. Or, double ouch. Sometime later, the ear pain sets in, maybe with some other unpleasant

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Understanding Celiac Disease: Facts vs. Fiction By Sarita Singhal, MD: Many of us are familiar with the phrase “gluten-free” and choose to follow a gluten-free diet for health reasons or based on what we see on social media. But did you know that not everyone who chooses to go gluten-free has celiac disease? At Connecticut Children’s, our pediatric
Your Family’s Summer Safety Kit Get ready for a summer filled with fun and safety! Connecticut Children’s has crafted the ultimate Summer Safety Kit to help your family enjoy the season while staying protected. From expert advice on water safety and sun protection to tips on hydration, tick checks, and injury
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament What is an ACL injury? An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is a tear or sprain of the ACL, the strong band of tissue that connects the thigh bone (femur) to the shinbone (tibia) and stabilizes the knee joint. ACL tears commonly occur in sports involving sudden stops, quick