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Ron J. Walker, M.D.

Associate professor
Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Education

Fellowship
Head and Neck Oncology and Skull Base, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Residency
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Medical School
Indiana University School of Medicine

Practice Areas

  • Head and neck oncology and microvascular reconstruction

Research Interests

  • Intraoperative margin analysis in oral cavity cancer
  • Overall outcomes and quality of life for head and neck cancer patients

Publications and Media Placements

Hong SA, Armstrong AA, Snow K, Walker RJ, Massa ST. Association of adjuvant radiation and survival among surgically treated early-stage HPV+ OPSCC with LVI as the sole adverse pathologic feature. American Head and Neck Society International Meeting. Montreal, CA; 7/23. (Oral)  

Spence S, Davis K, Walker RJ, Massa ST. Impact of Socioeconomic Status on the Uptake of Head and Neck Cancer Innovations. Academy of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery Meeting. Indianapolis, IN; 10/25. (Oral)  

 “Kidney Failure Related Hyperparathyroidism.” Grand Rounds, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery; Saint Louis University; 03/25.  

“Difficult Conversations in Head and Neck Surgery.” Grand Rounds, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery; Saint Louis University; 03/24.  

 "Medication Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaws." Grand Rounds, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery; Saint Louis University; 03/23.  

Honors and Awards

  • Top Doctor - St. Louis Magazine
  • Caring Physician Award - SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
  • Outstanding Academic Faculty Member - Saint Louis University
  • Attending Physician of the Quarter - SSM Health Saint Louis University/SLU Otolaryngology

Professional Organizations and Associations

  • American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 
  • Fellow, American College of Surgeons
  • American Head and Neck Society
  • St. Louis ENT Club

Community Work and Service

  • St. Louis head and neck cancer screenings