Lisa M. Elden, MD, MSc, FRCS(C), FACS, FAAP
Lisa Elden

Lisa M. Elden, MD, MSc, FRCS(C), FACS, FAAP

Lisa M. Elden, MD, MSc, FRCS(C), FACS, FAAP, is an attending surgeon in the Division of Otolaryngology (ENT) and Surgical Director of Pediatric Sleep Disorders at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Areas of expertise: General pediatric otolaryngology, Pediatric sleep disorders, Advanced Sleep surgery/Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation

Locations: Main Building, Specialty Care, King of Prussia, Specialty Care & Surgery Center, Brandywine Valley, Specialty Care, Exton


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About Lisa M. Elden, MD, MSc, FRCS(C), FACS, FAAP

Titles

Attending Surgeon

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

Otolaryngology – Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

Awards and Honors

2024, Top Docs USA 
2022, Main Line Today Top Docs, ENT/Otolaryngology
2022-2024, Philadelphia Magazine's Top Doctors in Pediatric Otolaryngology
2019, International Association of Healthcare Professionals: PA Magazine Top Doctors – Otolaryngologists
2018, 22q11.2 Society Inaugural Special Service Award, 22q and You Center, CHOP
2016, Finalist, Best ENT, Main Line Parent LOVE Awards
2013, Member, Top Otolaryngologists in Philadelphia
2013, America's Top Physicians
2012, 2nd Place Poster, Annual Meeting of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology
2012, 1st Place Poster, Annual Meeting of SENTAC
2011, Who's Who Among Executives and Professionals
2009-2010, America's Top Physicians
2006-2007, Who's Who of American Women - 25th Silver Anniversary Edition
2004, "Top Docs" Main Line Magazine

Leadership and Memberships

Memberships in professional organizations

International

2014-present, 22q11.2 Deletion Society (Founding Member)

2021-2024 International Society of Sleep Surgery  2016-2024 European Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology

National

2022-2024 Equity Diversity Inclusion AD HOC committee member American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology

2017, Inducted Member, American Broncho-Esophagological Association (ABEA/COSM 2017)

2014-present, Society of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine (SASM) Pediatric Special Interest Group
- 2017- Member, Pediatric Subcommittee

2007-present, American Academy of Pediatrics

2004-present, Women in American Academy of Otolaryngology Society

2004-present, American College of Surgeons

2004-present, National Respiratory Papilloma Task Force

2002-present, Society of Ear, Nose and Throat Advances in Children

2000-present, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

2000-present, American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology

Editorial and Academic Positions

Editorial positions

2010-present, Member Editorial Board, ORL - Journal of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology and Its Related Specialties

Reviewer

2010- 2024, Reviewer “Laryngoscope”
2020-2024, Reviewer “Sleep”
2012-present, Faculty of 1000
2012-present, Pediatrics
2012-present, International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
2010-present, Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
2009-present, Pediatric Emergency Care
2007-present, ORL - Journal of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology and Its Related Specialties
2006-present, Otolaryngology - Head Neck Surgery

Academic and institutional committees

2020- 2024 Education Officer, Department Committee on Appointments and Promotions Department of Otolaryngology and Medical School COAP (ACAC subcommittee) Perelman School of Medicine (PSOM)
2019-2024 The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
2009-present, CHOP Division Representative, Pediatric National Surgical Quality Improvement Program
2005-present, Member, Dept. of ORL-HNS Residency Selection Committee
2004-present, Collaborator and Non-funded Principal Investigator for IRB
2003-present, Admissions Interview Panel Member, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
2002-present, Non-Clinical Staff Quality Team Leader

Education & training

Graduate Degree

MSc in Electrophysiology - Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, NY

Medical Degree

MDCM - McGill University School of Medicine, Montreal, Canada

Internship

Rotating Internship - McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
General Surgery - State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY

Residency

Otolaryngology - University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Fellowship

Pediatric Otolaryngology - Children's National Medical Center, Washington, DC

Team affiliations

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Publications

PubMed

Patient experience rating

(based on 289 submissions)
  • Clear Explanation
    4.8 of 5
  • Showed Concern
    4.8 of 5
  • Included in decisions
    4.8 of 5
  • Would recommend
    4.7 of 5
  • Discussion of Proposed Treatment
    4.8 of 5
Learn about the patient experience rating system

Comments

  • The doctor was absolutely wonderful she answered all my questions and addressed my voiced concerns.
    5 of 5
    Jun 05, 2024

  • Highly recommend CHOP in Exton and Dr. Eldin!
    5 of 5
    Feb 28, 2024

  • We are so grateful to have Dr. Elden as our health care provider.
    5 of 5
    Oct 31, 2023

  • Dr Elden was very patient with my son and thorough. When he was upset she easily responded to help calm him down and help make him comfortable during the appointment
    5 of 5
    Sep 22, 2023

  • Just patient with services and the children
    5 of 5
    Aug 14, 2023

  • Dr. Elden was wonderful with our daughter. She acted quickly and made decisions to help my daughter instantly and long term. She is knowledgeable, has great bedside, and truly cares about the patient.
    5 of 5
    Aug 06, 2023

  • Dr elden was recommended to me by our chop primary. He knows I am very serious about my children's care. She has been everything I could ask for in a "provider" with only the care/health of my children in mind. She didn't want to rush into any surgeries for the both of them without having as much data (records, X-rays) as possible.
    5 of 5
    May 12, 2023

  • Dr. Elden is great and we always have an excellent experience with her. She is great with my 4yo.
    5 of 5
    May 04, 2023

  • Dr. Elden was nice and attentive. She answered my questions very thoroughly in a way that I could understand
    5 of 5
    Apr 19, 2023

  • The NP (Bonnie) and physician were both kind, and compassionate. Both provided exemplary care by actively listening to my concerns.
    5 of 5
    Apr 11, 2023

  • I felt that we were a collaborative team and my insight was welcomed and really heard.
    5 of 5
    Apr 10, 2023

  • Dr Elden was fantastic. So well informed, answered all our questions, and helped us plan next steps. Exactly the level of care and concern that parents hope for with their kids.
    5 of 5
    Mar 28, 2023

  • Glad to choose Dr. Elden. She was efficient , sees my child as a whole person.
    5 of 5
    Mar 10, 2023
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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 shown above from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. 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 on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score. We are committed to true transparency. However, to ensure the comments are fair and correctly attributed, we review each one before posting to the website. We exclude entire comments that disclose patient’s protected health information, are off-topic, or include other confidential or inappropriate content. Comments will appear on provider bios only if providers have a minimum number of comments. Comments are shared internally for education purposes to ensure that we are doing our very best for the patients and families for whom we are privileged to care. The comments are submitted by patients and families and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not reflect the views of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.