The 20 Best Tongue Cancer Doctors Near Me in St. Louis, MO

Find the Top Tongue Cancer Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 50 doctor with experience in Tongue Cancer near St. Louis, MO. Of these, 34 are Experienced, 9 are Distinguished and 7 are Advanced.

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    Ron Walker
    Distinguished in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology | Aerospace Medicine
    Distinguished in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology | Aerospace Medicine
    915 N Grand Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Beitler is a Radiation Oncologist and an Aerospace Medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Beitler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Glossectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    David Owens
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiology

    St Louis University Hospital

    1201 S Grand Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Owens is a Radiologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Owens has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Branchial Cleft Cyst, Tongue Cancer, Myringotomy, and Glossectomy.

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    Distinguished in Tongue Cancer
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Tongue Cancer
    General Surgery

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sidharth Puram is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Puram is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Glossectomy.

    Distinguished in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    Washington University School Of Medicine

    4921 Parkview Pl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrik Pipkorn is an Otolaryngologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Pipkorn is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Throat Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Tongue Cancer
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Tongue Cancer
    General Surgery

    Office

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 11A, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Jackson is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Jackson has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Tongue Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Tongue Cancer
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Tongue Cancer
    General Surgery

    Office

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 11A, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Randal Paniello is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Paniello is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Sean Massa
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Sean Massa evaluates and treats cancers and benign tumors of the head and neck, including oral, pharyngeal, laryngeal, sinonasal, salivary, thyroid and skin tumors. He uses microvascular free tissue transfer for reconstruction after cancer surgery or traumatic injury to maximize functional and cosmetic outcomes. He offers transoral robotic and laser surgery to remove cancers from the throat and voice box with fewer side effects and faster recovery. Research interests include addressing barriers to prompt, evidence-based, equitable head and neck cancer care. Dr. Massa is an assistant 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 Triologic Society. Before medical school, Dr. Massa taught high school science and math in Uganda. Dr. Massa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Gastrostomy, and Glossectomy.

    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    Advanced in Tongue Cancer

    Washington University School Of Medicine

    4921 Parkview Pl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Adkins is an Oncologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Adkins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    General Surgery

    Washington University School Of Medicine

    4921 Parkview Pl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    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 Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Laryngeal Cancer, Angiosarcoma of the Scalp, Tissue Biopsy, and Laryngectomy.

    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    Washington University

    4921 Parkview Pl, Lowr Lvl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sana Karam is a Radiation Oncologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Karam has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Karam is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    Washington University

    4921 Parkview Pl, Lowr Lvl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Hiram Gay is a Radiation Oncologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Gay is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Gay is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Tongue Cancer
    General Surgery

    Office

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 11A, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Nussenbaum is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Nussenbaum is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Throat Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    John Dombrowski
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital Center For Radiation Medicine

    3685 Vista Ave., 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Dombrowski is a Radiation Oncologist in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Dombrowski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Radiation Induced Meningioma, and Bone Tumor.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Hematology | Oncology

    Bethesda Gen Hosp SNF

    3655 Vista Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maurice Willis is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Willis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Otolaryngology

    Washington University

    4500 Forest Park Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Wahle is an Otolaryngologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Wahle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Human Papillomavirus Infection, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2), Neurofibromatosis, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Ansstas is a Hematologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Ansstas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Melanoma, Glioblastoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    General Surgery

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Zolkind is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Zolkind is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Spasmodic Dysphonia, Human Papillomavirus Infection, and Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    Washington University

    4921 Parkview Pl, Lowr Lvl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lannis Hall is a Radiation Oncologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Hall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, and Lung Cancer. Dr. Hall is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Tongue Cancer
    General Surgery

    Office

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 11A, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jay Piccirillo is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Piccirillo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tongue Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Tinnitus, Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia, Anosmia, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Tongue Cancer?

    Tongue (oral) cancer can occur in different areas of the oral cavity, such as on the surface of the tongue in the mouth, or at the base of the tongue in the throat. Causes of tongue cancer include tobacco and heavy alcohol use, a weakened immune system, infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV) or a previous history of head and neck cancer. The risk of tongue cancer is higher in males. In time tongue cancers may spread to other areas of the mouth, head, and neck. Most oral cancers are squamous cell carcinomas.

    When should I see a Tongue Cancer doctor near St. Louis, MO?

    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 a Tongue Cancer doctor near St. Louis, MO?

    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 Tongue Cancer doctors near St. Louis, MO?

    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 Tongue Cancer doctors near St. Louis, MO?

    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 a Tongue Cancer doctor near St. Louis, MO?

    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 Tongue Cancer doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Tongue 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 a Tongue Cancer doctor near St. Louis, MO?

    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 Tongue 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 Tongue 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 Tongue Cancer doctors near St. Louis, MO?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Tongue 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 a Tongue Cancer doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Tongue 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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