Caroline M Kolb, MD

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My specialty:
Otolaryngology (ent)

My provider affiliation:
Kaiser Permanente provider

I speak: English

My gender: Female

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About me

I was born in Massachusetts, grew up in New Hampshire, and graduated from Vanderbilt University in Tennessee. After college, I followed in my father's footsteps and joined the U.S. Army. While in the military, I received my medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, where I later became an assistant professor, combining my desire to help others with my calling to serve my country. I did my internship and residency at Tripler Army Medical Center, where I was chief resident, and completed my fellowship at Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware – historically known as the duPont Institute.

 

I'm board-certified in otolaryngology – head and neck surgery and complex pediatric otolaryngology. I’m also a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, the Society for Ear, Nose, and Throat Advancement in Children, and the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Currently a clinical educator at the University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine, I was fortunate to be stationed in Hawaii for 13 years before joining Kaiser Permanente.

 

About my practice

 

For as long as I can remember, I've wanted to be a doctor. I've always been fascinated by science and how the human body works, and that curiosity has always gone hand in hand with my desire to make a positive difference in people's lives.

 

During medical school, I was drawn to surgery. Still, I was equally inspired by how ear, nose, and throat specialists care for patients of all ages – from newborns to seniors – both in the clinic and in the operating room. Pursuing a fellowship in pediatric otolaryngology has allowed me to focus on caring for children and their families, which I find deeply rewarding.

 

My clinical interests include ear and hearing disorders, pediatric digestive disorders, pediatric neck masses, general pediatric otolaryngology, and sleep apnea – particularly in children with Down syndrome. I've published research and presented on these topics as well as pediatric tonsil surgery, pediatric tracheostomy, telehealth, anesthesia risks in children, soft tissue implants, drooling, tongue and oral ties, sinusitis, pediatric breathing problems, and chronic cough.

 

How I thrive

 

I fill my days with activity, try to eat healthy, and stay committed to daily exercise. My free time is a blend of simple pleasures and new adventures – reading a good book, cooking at home, discovering new restaurants, hiking scenic trails, fostering animals, and exploring the world through travel.

 

I'm grateful to be involved with children's youth sports at Pearl Harbor, the Hickam Hurricanes Swim Team, and humanitarian missions to Palau. Above all, I cherish time with my family, friends, and dogs, whose joy and unconditional love brighten every day.

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My training, certifications & licensing

Medical school

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F E Hebert School of Medicine
Bethesda , MD

Board certification

Otolaryngology

American Board of Otolaryngology

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Medical training

Fellowship

Pediatric Otolaryngology

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia , PA

Residency

Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery

Tripler Army Medical Center
Honolulu , HI

Joined Permanente Medical Group

2024

Provider ID

11397

My hospitals

I have admitting privileges at the following hospitals:


Moanalua Medical Center
3288 Moanalua Road, Honolulu, HI 96819
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