Dr. David J. Malis received his undergraduate training at Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and his medical doctorate from The Medical College of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. He then entered active duty in the US Army and received his Residency training in Otolaryngology at Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas; this was followed by Fellowship training in Pediatric Otolaryngology at Children’s Hospital & Health Center, San Diego, California.

Dr. Malis served over 15 years on active duty in the US Army with assignments at Ft. Lewis (Washington), Ft. Sam Houston (Texas), and Ft. Hood (Texas), and held positions of progressing clinical and administrative responsibilities culminating in his last duty assignment as Chief, Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Service and Chief, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C. Amongst his most significant contributions while on active duty, in addition to being the first Brigade Surgeon for the 199th Infantry Brigade (Separate) (Motorized), Dr. Malis lead eight humanitarian surgical missions to Honduras, performing complex ear surgery on over 450 patients.

Dr. Malis is Board Certified in Otolaryngology and is a Fellow of both the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP); additionally, he is an active member of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ASPO), the Society for Ear, Nose, Throat Advances in Children (SENTAC), and the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (AAOHNS). Dr. Malis is Brevard and Indian River County’s only Fellowship-trained Pediatric Otolaryngologist.

Dr. Malis, originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is the father of four children (two girls and twin boys). He enjoys an active lifestyle that includes flying powered paragliders, SCUBA diving, running, cycling, and traveling.

Scope of Practice

From Sinus Infections to Snoring, Get Your Child the Best Possible Care.

Dr. Malis not only provides specialized treatment for complex ear, nose and throat/ head and neck conditions, he has introduced advanced diagnostic and surgical procedures to the Space Coast.

» Minimally Invasive Reflux testing
» Coblation® Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy

Learn more about Dr. Malis' field of specialty and understand why your child's condition may require a Pediatric Otolaryngologist.

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» Pediatric Otolaryngology Referral Guidelines

We treat conditions including, but not limited to:

• Ear Infections (Otitis Media)
• Snoring/Enlarged Tonsils
• Nasal Obstruction
• Hearing Loss
• Tongue Tie
• Nosebleeds (Epistaxis)
• Cholesteatoma
• Facial Nerve Injuries/Paralysis
• Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
• Sinus Infections (Sinusitis)
• Tonsil Infections (Tonsilitis)
• Breathing Difficulties/Airway Abnormalities
• Hoarseness
• Head and Neck Mass/Tumors
• Abnormal Voice/Speech
• Chronic Ear Problems
• Vocal Cord Paralysis
• Traumatic Injuries to the Head and Neck

We perform surgeries including, but not limited to:

• Ear Tubes
• Tonsillectomy/Adenoidectomy
• Mastoidectomy
• Removal of Neck Mass/Tumors
• Repair Face and Neck Injuries
• Otoplasty Sinus Surgery
• Repair Ear Drums (Tympanoplasty)
• Airway Evaluation: Laryngoscopy/Bronchoscopy
• Airway Repair: Laryngotracheoplasty
• Vocal Cord Surgery (including Laser)
• Removal of Foreign Bodies

We treat hearing loss & related conditions including, but not limited to:

• Otitis Media (ear infections)
• Eustachian tube dysfunction
• Congenital Hearing Loss
• Progressive Hearing Loss
• Genetic Disorders
• Noise Induced Hearing Loss Conductive Hearing Loss
• Neurosensory (nerve) Hearing Loss
• Tinnitus
• Central Auditory Processing Disorder
• Vertigo/Dizziness

We evaluate medically complex & special needs children inluding, but not limited to:

• Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21)
• Attention Deficit Disorders
• Cerebral Palsy
• Developmental Delay
• Learning Disorders
• Syndromic/Genetic Disorders
• Cleft Lip/Palate
• Speech/Language and Articulation Disorders