Roberto L. Barretto, M.D.
Dr. Barretto received his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan. He completed residency training in Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery at Wayne State University and the Detroit Medical Center. While at Wayne State University, Dr. Barretto completed a two-year research fellowship awarded by the National Institutes of Health, studying inner ear biology. Dr. Barretto pursued further specialization in Pediatric Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, completing a two-year fellowship at Children’s Memorial Hospital -Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois. He is board certified in Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery and is a Fellow of the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Barretto is affiliated with Children’s Hospital of Orange County and is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at University of California, Irvine Medical Center. He places a special focus on obstructive sleep apnea, chronic sinus and ear conditions and disorders of speech and swallowing and has a personal interest in children with special needs. As a dedicated Pediatric Otolaryngologist, he strives to be a leading resource for ears, nose and throat (ENT) disorders for children and their families as well as primary care physicians. Dr. Barretto has authored numerous articles in prominent medical journals, and has been a contributor to academic text books on the topic of Pediatric Otolaryngology. When not practicing medicine, he enjoys listening to music, playing the guitar, participating in outdoor sports, reading, and spending time with his wife and three children.