Loading Complete
Elizabeth Marie Knecht

Elizabeth Marie Knecht, MD

Otolaryngology

Accepting New Patients
Online Booking
Need help scheduling? Call 937-641-4000

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Infant 0-2
  • Child 2-12
  • Adolescent 12-21

Languages

  • Spanish
  • French
  • English

Gender

Female

About Elizabeth Marie Knecht

Professional Statement

Elizabeth Knecht, MD is a pediatric ENT fellowship-trained physician providing advanced  pediatric otolaryngology care at Dayton Children's. Dr. Knect completed her fellowship training in pediatric otolaryngology at the University of Michigan and her residency at Loma Linda University in California.  Dr. Knecht has a special interest in swallowing disorders, management of airway disorders (including laryngomalacia, laryngeal clefts and others), tracheostomy placement and management, ear infections, enlarged tonsils and sleep concerns, thyroid masses, head and neck tumors, sialendoscopy, botox injections of the salivary glands and congenital ear deformities.

awards and honors:
Diplomate of the American Board of Otolaryngology
Member of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngologists
American Academy of Otolaryngology Humanitarian Travel Grant
AAOAF-Merck Clinical Scholar Award
Top Abstract Submission at the American Academy of Otolaryngologic Allergy
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
Dayton Magazine, finalist, best pediatric otolaryngology, 2021

publications and presentations:
Miller, J., Farlow, J., Knecht, E., Sanchez, R., Zopf, D., Kim, J. Ultrasonographic Assessment of Costochondral Cartilage for Microtia Reconstruction. Accepted for publication in the Laryngoscope May 28, 2018
Kutzner, E., Miot, C., Liu, Y., Renk, E., Park, JS., Inman, J. "Effect of genioglossus, geniohyoid, and digastric advancement on tongue base and hyoid position" Laryngoscope 127(8):1938-1942.
Renk, E., Sulica, L., Grossman, C., Georges, J., Murry, T. VHI-10 and SVHI-10 Differences in Singers Self-Perception of Dysphonia Severity. J Voice 31(3):383.
Yang S, Orta P, Renk EM, Inman JC. Congenital nasal pyriform aperture stenosis in association with solitary median maxillary central incisor: unique radiologic features. Radiol Case Rep. 2016 Sept;11(3): 178-181.

Locations

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: University of Michigan Medical School, Otolaryngology, Pediatric Otolaryngology, 2018
  • Residency: Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Otolaryngology, 2017
  • Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 2012

Board Certifications

  • Otolaryngology: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2018

Insurance

Please check with physicians' offices and health insurance company to be sure your particular insurance plan is accepted and the services your child receives will be covered.
Search plans
  • Aetna
  • Amerihealth Caritas
  • AmeriHealth Caritas - PFK
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Medicaid
  • Buckeye Health Plan
  • BWC
  • CareSource
  • CareSource - PFK
  • Cigna
  • CMH (BCMH)
  • Humana
  • Humana Healthy Horizons
  • Humana Healthy Horizons - PFK
  • Medicaid Indiana
  • Medicaid Ohio
  • Medical Mutual of Ohio
  • Medicare Ohio
  • Molina Healthcare of Ohio
  • ODM - PFK
  • Ohio Health Choice
  • Paramount Healthcare
  • Premier Health Plan
  • TRICARE for Life
  • TRICARE Prime
  • United Healthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5

153 ratings, 22 reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Using any number from 0 to 10, where 0 is the worst provider possible and 10 is the best provider possible, what number would you use to rate this provider?
How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends?
How likely would you be to recommend this hospital to your family and friends?
Search reviews
    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/24/2025

    The doctor is excellent - it's the scheduling that makes seeing her prohibitive. There needs to be more readily available appointments OR staffing in ENT needs to be increased. The months and months of waiting for an appointment deters from using Dayton Children's ENT for care, no matter how great.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/22/2025

    This was a truly perfect experience. Everyone from the scheduler to the provider and her team were amazing! We could not have been more pleased!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    It was a great experience in the ENT clinic.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/27/2025

    Happy with surgery wait time, options, and explanations from surgeon and nurse. Being taken seriously was a validating feeling.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/26/2025

    Very nice, friendly and welcoming. She seemed to really care about my daughter.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/26/2025

    Dr Knecht was amazing. Informative, friendly and was amazing with helping us.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/29/2025

    Staff was polite and caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/28/2025

    Thank you Dr. Knecht and the supporting staff!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/16/2025

    I appreciate you

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/14/2025

    I would have appreciated updates from the team or provider when they are running excessively late for our appointment time. The provider was wonderful but saw us approximately 50 minutes after our appointment time. An apology for running late would also have been good but this was not provided.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/14/2025

    Ent dept and children's hospital is a great place

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    Dr Knecht has always been wonderful! She is super nice and caring, and she explains things thoroughly! We have been lucky to have her taking care of our son!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/26/2025

    Always quick, knowledgeable, & friendly!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/25/2025

    Dr. Knecht was very kind and thorough. She made me feel very reassured! She scoped my baby in the visit instead of making me come back for another visit. We were able to get in to see her fairly quickly for a new consult. I would recommend her highly!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/21/2025

    She is great.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    Every single person we spoke to was extremely kind. We had not been to this campus before, as soon as we walked in someone at the desk was willing to help direct us exactly where we needed to be. Our nurse was extremely kind. Dr. Knecht was so positive, and easy to talk to! We were very happy with our visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/12/2025

    The doctor was very kind and was great with kids. It was a great experience!

    2 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/6/2025

    Brought someone with them without permission from me. Acted as If my other kids were a bother and I had no sense

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/10/2025

    Absolutely wonderful physician! Very friendly and knowledgeable. Listened to everything I said and made baby and I both feel comfortable. Definitely recommend! Thank you so much

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/29/2025

    Dr. Knecht was amazing with our daughter's issue. She responded to messages right away, she cared and treated our daughter in the best way possible. She's a caring doctor who only wanted the best for our daughter. We couldn't have been any happier. We need more doctors like her!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/25/2025

    My child is autistic and the whole staff was respectful of his limitations and accommodated him perfectly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/21/2025

    We had a great experience. The provider listened to us and eased some of our concerns regarding our child's health.