Daniel Penaranda Garcia, MD

Meet Daniel Penaranda Garcia, MD

Following in his father's footsteps, Dr. Daniel Peñaranda Garcia chose a career devoted to caring for children with ear, nose, and throat conditions after witnessing firsthand the life-changing difference compassionate, expert care can make for patients and their families.

After completing his otolaryngology residency training in Colombia, Dr. Peñaranda pursued advanced fellowship training in Pediatric Otolaryngology at Stanford University School of Medicine, where he developed expertise in complex airway disorders, pediatric hearing loss, and sinonasal diseases.

Dr. Peñaranda believes that treating conditions that affect hearing, breathing and communication can have a lifelong impact on a child's development, learning, and quality of life. He works closely with families to create personalized care plans while providing reassurance and support throughout every stage of treatment. His approach emphasizes innovation, compassion, and partnership with parents to help children achieve their fullest potential.

Areas of Expertise

• Pediatric Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Care
• Pediatric Airway Disorders
• Endoscopic Airway Surgery
• Open Airway Reconstruction
• Pediatric Sinus Surgery
• Congenital Hearing Loss
• Cochlear Implant Evaluation and Management
• Congenital Neck Masses
• Pediatric Sleep-Disordered Breathing
• Tonsil and Adenoid Disorders
• Recurrent Ear Infections
• Chronic Sinusitis
• Nasal Obstruction
• Voice and Swallowing Disorders in Children

Languages

• English
• Spanish
• French

Why Families Choose Dr. Peñaranda

Families trust Dr. Peñaranda for his specialized training in pediatric ENT conditions and his commitment to caring for the whole child. He understands that pediatric care extends beyond treating a medical condition and includes supporting parents through important healthcare decisions. By combining advanced surgical expertise with a family-centered approach, he helps children overcome challenges related to hearing, breathing, speech, and airway health so they can grow and thrive.

Personal Interests

Outside of medicine, Dr. Peñaranda enjoys tennis, mountaineering, and diving.