Jason T. Rich, MD, FACS
Professor of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Dr. Rich performs surgical removal of head and neck tumors as well as advanced reconstruction of the head and neck. He has expertise and clinical interest in treating advanced skin cancers such as melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and Merkel cell carcinoma. He also has expertise in complex airway surgery and reconstruction as well as treating parotid tumors.
Specialties
- head and neck cancer
- head and neck surgery
- head and neck reconstruction
- salivary gland disease
- advanced skin cancers such as melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and Merkel cell carcinoma
- complex airway surgery and reconstruction
Education
- BS, Zoology: Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, 2000
- Medical Degree: Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 2004
- Fellowship (Research): Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, 2007
- Chief Resident – Otolaryngology: Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO, 2011
- Fellowship, Head and Neck Surgery/Microvascular reconstructions: University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2012
- Residency, Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery: Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO, 2011
Locations
Dr. Rich sees patients at:
Board certification
- Board certified in otolaryngology
Research Interests
Areas of clinical and research interests include:
- head and neck cancer survivorship
- head and neck geriatric oncology
View Dr. Rich’s research, publications and collaborations»
Leadership Roles & Honors
- Associate Program Director, Resident Education
- Samuel J. Roessler Research Scholarship – Medical School, 2001
- Joseph M. Chole Humanitarian Award, 2010
- Resident Teaching Award, 2011
- Administrative Chief Resident 2010 – 2011
- Listed in Best Doctors in America: 2013, 2014