Phayvanh P. Pecha, MD

Phayvanh P. Pecha, M.D., MPH is an assistant professor in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. She stayed on faculty after completing her fellowship in pediatric otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina in 2019. She received her medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School with honors and completed her residency at the University of Utah.

Dr. Pecha’s clinical practice is entirely dedicated to the care of children with ear, nose, and throat disorders. Her specific areas of expertise include treatment of children with ear problems, airway concerns, craniofacial differences, jaw distraction, and cleft lip and palate surgery. She conducts prenatal visits and is a surgeon on the MUSC multidisciplinary Craniofacial and Cleft Team, which is accredited by the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association.

Academically, Dr. Pecha is a health services researcher with a focus on health equity, particularly in the delivery of care for children with obstructive sleep-disordered breathing. She has authored over 30 articles and chapters in medical journals and textbooks. Her research has been presented at regional and national meetings and she has received multiple grants, including the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Foundation as well as a K12 Career Development Grant.