
Washington University otolaryngologists provide expert patient care for all conditions associated with the ear, nose and throat. Our otolaryngologists, also known as ENT doctors or specialists, are leading the way in research and care for patients with ENT conditions. Washington University otolaryngologists provide the most comprehensive care for patients in the Greater St. Louis area.
This clinical care is provided by board-certified ENT doctors, including specialists in pediatric otolaryngology, otology/neurotology, head and neck surgical oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, rhinology, voice and airway, and comprehensive otolaryngology.
Otolaryngology services include:
- Audiology
- Facial plastic and reconstructive surgery
- Head and neck surgery
- Otology and neurotology
- Pediatric otolaryngology
- Nose and sinus disease
- Voice and airway disorders

Eric Barbarite, MD
Ear, Nose & Throat (Otolaryngology)
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Locations:
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital – Medical Office Building 4
Center for Advanced Medicine

Gregory H. Branham, MD, FACS
Ear, Nose & Throat (Otolaryngology)
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
LGBTQIA+ Health
Washington University Transgender Center
Locations:
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital – Medical Office Building 4

Jennifer V. Brinkmeier, MD
Pediatric Otolaryngology
Locations:
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center – South County

Craig A. Buchman, MD
Ear, Nose & Throat (Otolaryngology)
Otology & Neurotology
Pediatric Otolaryngology
Locations:
Center for Advanced Medicine
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital – Medical Office Building 4
St. Louis Children’s Hospital

John Chi, MD, MPHS
Ear, Nose & Throat (Otolaryngology)
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
LGBTQIA+ Health
Washington University Transgender Center
Locations:
Center for Advanced Medicine
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital – Medical Office Building 4

LaRonda Cutts, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Ear, Nose & Throat (Otolaryngology)
Locations:
Christian Hospital – Medical Office Building 2
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital – Medical Office Building 4

Andrew J. Drescher, MD
Ear, Nose & Throat (Otolaryngology)
Otology & Neurotology
Pediatric Otolaryngology
Sinus & Allergy
Locations:
Center for Advanced Medicine
St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center – South County
St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center – West County
Center for Advanced Medicine – South County

Katherine Dunsky, MD
Ear, Nose & Throat (Otolaryngology)
Pediatric Otolaryngology
Locations:
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center – South County
St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center – West County
Washington University Pediatric Otolaryngology at Children’s After Hours

Nedim Durakovic, MD
Ear, Nose & Throat (Otolaryngology)
Otology & Neurotology
Locations:
Center for Advanced Medicine
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital – Medical Office Building 4
Christian Hospital – Medical Office Building 2

Nyssa F. Farrell, MD
Ear, Nose & Throat (Otolaryngology)
Sinus & Allergy
Locations:
Center for Advanced Medicine
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital – Medical Office Building 4