The 20 Best Ear Cancer Doctors Near Me in Missouri, US

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The 20 Best Ear Cancer Doctors in Missouri, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 68 doctor with experience in Ear Cancer near Missouri, US. Of these, 61 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Ear Cancer
    Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology | Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Ear Cancer
    Otolaryngology | Allergy and Immunology | Plastic Surgery

    Mercy Clinic Women's Health Joplin Ste 540

    100 Mercy Way Ste 560, 
    Joplin, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Mcdonald is an Otolaryngologist and an Allergy and Immunologist in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Mcdonald is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Deafness, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Allergic Rhinitis.

    Mark Walton
    Experienced in Ear Cancer
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Ear Cancer
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology

    Head And Neck Surgery Of Kansas City

    7201 E. 147th St, Ste 120, 
    Grandview, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Walton is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in Grandview, Missouri. Dr. Walton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Sinusitis, Myringotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Walton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ear Cancer
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Ear Cancer
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery

    Ascentist Management

    706 N Burkarth Road, 
    Warrenburg, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Hechler is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon in Warrenburg, Missouri. Dr. Hechler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Ethmoiditis, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

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    Advanced in Ear Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Ear Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    Washington Univ.

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste A, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cameron Wick is an Otolaryngologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Wick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Infant Hearing Loss, Schwannoma, Mastoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

    Advanced in Ear Cancer
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Ear Cancer
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery

    Freeman Hearing Center

    1331 W 32nd St, 
    Joplin, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kent Mcintire is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Mcintire is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Mikulicz Disease, Laryngeal Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, Thyroidectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Advanced in Ear Cancer
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Ear Cancer
    General Surgery

    Golden Valley Memorial Hospital District

    1602 N 2nd St, 
    Clinton, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Woodland is a General Surgeon in Clinton, Missouri. Dr. Woodland is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Painful Swallowing.

    Advanced in Ear Cancer
    Advanced in Ear Cancer

    Freeman Hearing Center

    1331 W 32nd St, 
    Joplin, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Mcclintick is an Otolaryngologist in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Mcclintick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Mikulicz Disease, Thyroid Nodule, Laryngeal Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

    Advanced in Ear Cancer
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Ear Cancer
    General Surgery

    Washington University School Of Medicine

    4921 Parkview Pl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Rich is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Rich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Laryngeal Cancer, Angiosarcoma of the Scalp, Tissue Biopsy, and Laryngectomy.

    Advanced in Ear Cancer
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Ear Cancer
    General Surgery

    HQ Eyes LLC

    100 Medical Dr, 
    Hannibal, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Justin Imhof is a General Surgeon in Hannibal, Missouri. Dr. Imhof is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Tinnitus.

    Lakshmi Chintala
    Experienced in Ear Cancer
    Experienced in Ear Cancer

    The University Of Kansas Cancer Center

    4881 Northeast Goodview Circle, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lakshmi Chintala is a Hematologist in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Chintala has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Sickle Cell Disease, and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Chintala is currently accepting new patients.

    Ron Walker
    Experienced in Ear Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Ear Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., 
    St. Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Ron Walker specializes in surgical treatment of head and neck cancer and endocrine diseases, including thyroid disease, parathyroid disease, and skin cancer of the head and neck. He integrates the latest technologies into his practice, such as robotic approaches to treating cancers of the mouth and pharynx. His research interests include intraoperative margin analysis in oral cavity cancer and overall outcomes and quality of life for head and neck cancer patients. Dr. Walker is an associate professor in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Head and Neck Cancer and Reconstructive Surgery, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, American Head and Neck Society, and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Outside of work, Dr. Walker enjoys cooking. Dr. Walker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Reese Thompson
    Experienced in Ear Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Ear Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    1241 W. Stadium Blvd., 
    Jefferson City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Reese Thompson is an Otolaryngologist in Jefferson City, Missouri. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Otitis, and DFNB1.

    Robert E. Pluenneke
    Experienced in Ear Cancer
    Experienced in Ear Cancer

    The University Of Kansas Cancer Center

    8700 North Green Hills Road, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Pluenneke is a Hematologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Pluenneke has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Virilizing Ovarian Tumor, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Pluenneke is currently accepting new patients.

    Karen Boone
    Experienced in Ear Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Ear Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    Midwest Ent Centre, PC

    4790 Executive Centre Pkwy, 
    Saint Peters, MO 
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    A third-generation physician, Dr. Boone began her otolaryngology practice in St. Charles County in the 1990s. Her father, Dr. James Vighi, also an otolaryngologist, practiced in the county for 25 years.  A board-certified otolaryngologist, Dr. Boone is a St. Louis native who attended Chesterfield’s Parkway Central High School before achieving a degree in biomedical engineering at Northwestern University. She received her medical degree from Case Western Reserve School of Medicine where she was a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and recipient of the Janet M. Glasgow Memorial Achievement Award. After medical school, Dr. Boone completed her surgical internship and her otolaryngology residency at St. Louis University.  During her residency, she received several achievement awards including Cardinal Glennon department of pediatric surgery intern award given to the surgical intern who exemplifies outstanding surgical skill and patient care.  She was also awarded the Department of Otolaryngology Resident Research Award given the best resident research project judged by an guest professor.  During her residency, she published several articles ranging from newborn hearing screening to intraoperative nerve monitoring. A fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology, Dr. Boone is also a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngologic Allergy, St. Charles-Lincoln County Medical Society, the Missouri State Medical Association, and the American Medical Association. Dr. Boone has been an integral part in the development of the electronic medical records implementation.  She has served on the board of Allscripts for many years and is dedicated to providing the most state of art medical information transparency for her patients.   Philanthropy has been an integral part of Dr. Boone’s life. She has served on several community charity boards in the past. She presently serves as a Board of Directors for Marcy’s Project and is also involved with the St. Louis Zoo Merlin Perkins Society and the St. Louis Winter Opera. Married to Dennis Boone and mother of five children and four grandchildren, Dr. Boone likes to say that she now enjoys the privilege of full-time motherhood with the challenge of a full-time medical practice. When her schedule permits, Dr. Boone enjoys working in her art studio as an artisanal soap maker and painter. Dr. Boone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Perichondritis, and Infant Hearing Loss.

    Leo Shunyakov
    Experienced in Ear Cancer
    Experienced in Ear Cancer

    Central Care PA

    1501 N Oakland Ave, 
    Bolivar, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leo Shunyakov is an Oncologist in Bolivar, Missouri. Dr. Shunyakov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Anal Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Experienced in Ear Cancer
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Ear Cancer
    Dermatology

    Midwest Medical Specialists

    124 Westwoods Drive, 
    Liberty, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frank Koranda is a Dermatologist in Liberty, Missouri. Dr. Koranda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Ear Cancer, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC).

    Experienced in Ear Cancer
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Ear Cancer
    Otolaryngology | Plastic Surgery

    Dermatology And Skin Cancer Specialists

    2829 S Jackson Ave, 
    Joplin, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frank Shagets is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon in Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Shagets is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Erythroplakia, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, and Salivary Gland Tumors.

    Experienced in Ear Cancer
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Ear Cancer
    General Surgery

    Nevada City Hospital

    800 S Ash St, 
    Nevada, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Dodd is a General Surgeon in Nevada, Missouri. Dr. Dodd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Venous Insufficiency, Necrosis, Cellulitis, Hernia, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Dodd is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ear Cancer
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Ear Cancer
    General Surgery
    904 Wollard Blvd, 
    Richmond, MO 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Mrosak is a General Surgeon in Richmond, Missouri. Dr. Mrosak has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Meige Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mrosak is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Ear Cancer
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Ear Cancer
    General Surgery

    Golden Valley Memorial Hospital District

    1600 N 2nd St, 
    Clinton, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Carroll Wetzel is a General Surgeon in Clinton, Missouri. Dr. Wetzel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ear Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Morning Sickness, Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Wetzel is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Ear Cancer?

    Ear cancer is a rare malignancy that can occur on the inside or outside of the ear. Most ear cancers occur on the skin outside of the ear. There are several types of ear cancer, including squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, melanoma, adenoid cystic carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, ceruminous adenoma, and rhabdomyosarcoma. Some ear cancers may also involve the surrounding bone or other structures of the head and neck.

    When should I see an Ear Cancer doctor in Missouri, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Ear Cancer doctor in Missouri, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Ear Cancer doctors in Missouri, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Ear Cancer doctors in Missouri, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Ear Cancer doctor in Missouri, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Ear Cancer doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Ear Cancer doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Ear Cancer doctor in Missouri, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Ear Cancer doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Ear Cancer doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Ear Cancer doctors in Missouri, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Ear Cancer doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Ear Cancer doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Ear Cancer doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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