Dr. Benhoor Soumekh is a board-certified, fellowship-trained pediatric otolaryngologist specializing in comprehensive ear, nose, and throat care for children of all ages. He treats a wide range of pediatric ENT conditions, with particular interests in ear pain and chronic ear disease, sinus conditions, airway and breathing disorders, and head/neck masses. He is passionate about helping children feel comfortable during their care and working closely with parents and families to understand their child’s condition and treatment options.
Dr. Soumekh earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School and completed both general surgery and Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery residency training at the University of Minnesota. He went on to complete fellowship training in Pediatric Otolaryngology at Children’s Hospital of San Diego. He is board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and a member of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology.
Throughout his career, Dr. Soumekh has held leadership and academic roles including Chief of Surgery at Children’s Hospital of Minnesota and Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Minnesota. He has also been recognized multiple times as a Minnesota Monthly Top Doctor, including in 2023 and 2024. Outside of medicine, he enjoys hiking, biking, swimming, and spending time with his dog.