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: 

Melissa L. Portell, PA-C

Ear, Nose & Throat (Otolaryngology)
Head & Neck Surgical Oncology

Locations:
Gary C. Werths Building at Siteman Cancer Center
Center for Advanced Medicine – South County
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital – Medical Office Building 4

Sid Puram, MD, PhD, FACS

Sid Puram, MD, PhD

Ear, Nose & Throat (Otolaryngology)
Head & Neck Surgical Oncology

Locations:
Gary C. Werths Building at Siteman Cancer Center

Jason T. Rich, MD

Ear, Nose & Throat (Otolaryngology)
Head & Neck Surgical Oncology

Locations:
Gary C. Werths Building at Siteman Cancer Center
Center for Advanced Medicine – South County

Matthew Rohlfing, MD

Ear, Nose & Throat (Otolaryngology)
Voice & Airway Disorders

Locations:
Center for Advanced Medicine
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital – Medical Office Building 4

Lauren Roland, MD, MSCI

Ear, Nose & Throat (Otolaryngology)
Sinus & Allergy

Locations:
Center for Advanced Medicine

John S. Schneider, MD, MA

Ear, Nose & Throat (Otolaryngology)
Sinus & Allergy

Locations:
Center for Advanced Medicine
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital – Medical Office Building 4

Matthew Shew, MD

Ear, Nose & Throat (Otolaryngology)
Otology & Neurotology

Locations:
Center for Advanced Medicine
450 N. New Ballas Rd. Building
VA Medical Center: John Cochran Division

Emily Spataro

Emily Spataro, MD

Ear, Nose & Throat (Otolaryngology)
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
LGBTQIA+ Health
Washington University Transgender Center

Locations:
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital – Medical Office Building 4
Center for Advanced Medicine – South County

Richard Benjamin Speaker, MBBCh

Ear, Nose & Throat (Otolaryngology)
Pediatric Otolaryngology

Locations:
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center – West County
St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center – South County

Misty Vogt, NP

Misty Vogt, FNP-BC, CORLN

Ear, Nose & Throat (Otolaryngology)
Otology & Neurotology

Locations:
450 N. New Ballas Rd. Building
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital – Medical Office Building 4
Center for Advanced Medicine