People from all over the country travel to Barnes-Jewish Hospital to be cared for by Washington University School of Medicine otolaryngologists, who have a 60-year history of leadership in treating disorders of the ear; nose and sinus; throat and neck; voice (larynx); and face, jaw and mouth.
The depth of the clinical and research experience, and the array of leading-edge resources have made the otolaryngology program the only one in Illinois and Missouri to be ranked among the nation's eilite by U.S. News & World Report, ranked high in the country for NIH grant support for research, and in clinical otolaryngology services.
Parent institutions Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine also are nationally recognized, with U.S.News & World Report consistently ranking the hospital and medical school among the nation's elite.
Otolaryngology services are located in two convenient locations:
Center for Advanced Medicine
4921 Parkview Place, suite 11A
St. Louis, MO 63110
West County Office
605 Old Ballas Road, Suite 124
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
Specialized Programs
Adult Cochlear Implant Program
The specialists in the Adult Cochlear Implant Program provide a comprehensive evaluation and treatment program for patients 18 and older. Candidates for a cochlear implant are individuals who are severely or profoundly hearing impaired in both ears (including those with nerve deafness). These people typically receive limited benefit from hearing aids and communicate using the limited auditory information they do receive in combination with speechreading (lip reading).
The specialists in the Adult Cochlear Implant Program provide a comprehensive evaluation and treatment program for patients 18 and older. Candidates for a cochlear implant are individuals who are severely or profoundly hearing impaired in both ears (including those with nerve deafness). These people typically receive limited benefit from hearing aids and communicate using the limited auditory information they do receive in combination with speechreading (lip reading).
The adult cochlear implant team at Barnes-Jewish Hospital is headed by Margaret W. Skinner, PhD, a researcher whose studies of cochlear implants have received international recognition. The team includes skilled clinical, rehabilitative and research audiologists, three otolaryngologic surgeons, a neuropsychologist and a biomedical engineer.
Barnes-Jewish Hospital’s experience in otolaryngology shows that providing options, such as cochlear implants, to children with significant hearing loss can greatly improve their speech, language and social development.
To make an appointment with a Barnes-Jewish Hospital otolaryngolist, call 314-TOP-DOCS (314-867-3627) or toll free 866-867-3627.