Benjamin Wahle, MD

Benjamin Wahle, MD

Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery

Dr. Wahle specializes in head and neck surgical oncology, head and neck reconstructive surgery, microvascular reconstructive surgery/free tissue transfer, and transoral robotic surgery.

Specialties

  • Benign and malignant head and neck tumors
  • Salivary gland tumors
  • Thyroid and parathyroid disorders
  • Transoral robotic surgery
  • Microvascular reconstruction

Education

Undergraduate: BS, Biology, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN

Medical Degree: Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN

Residency: Otolaryngology – Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine (2020)

Fellowship: Head and Neck Surgery/Microvascular Reconstruction – Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN

Locations

Dr. Wahle sees patients at:

Board certification

  • Board certified in otolaryngology

Research interests

  • Head and neck cancer genomics and transcriptomics
  • HPV-related oropharynx cancer

Leadership Roles & Honors

  • Michael Paparella Resident Research Award for Basic Science, Washington University Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery
  •  Resident Oral Presentation Competition Winner, Midwest Pediatric ENT Consortium
  • Resident Case Competition Winner – ENT Club of Saint Louis
  • Indiana Academy of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Edward C. Weisberger, MD Award