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Lizzy Puyo, MD

MD: Boston University School of Medicine

I am grateful to be joining the WashU Medicine Otolaryngology family in my hometown of St. Louis. During my rotation, I was blown away by the complex, high-volume operative experience, abundant research opportunities, and collaborative culture. It is an honor to train alongside such outstanding leaders and mentors in the field.

Home town: St. Louis, Missouri

Education

Undergraduate: BA, Anthropology – Global Health and Environment, Washington University in St. Louis

MD: Boston University School of Medicine

Honors & Awards

  • Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA), Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, 2025-2026
  • Cum Laude, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, 2026
  • Richard J. Cavell, MD (MED’61) Award in Otolaryngology, Boston University School of Medicine, 2026

Publications

  1. Puyo EM, Salvati LR, Garg N, Bayly H, Kariveda RR, Carnino JM, Nathan AS, Levi JR. The Impact of COVID-19 and Socioeconomic Determinants on Appointment Non-Attendance in an Urban Otolaryngology Clinic: A Retrospective Analysis From a Safety Net Hospital. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2025 Feb;134(2):117-124. PMID: 39501500.
  2. Iqbal IS, Puyo EM, Carnino JM, Tiwana H, Levi JR. Pediatric Acute Otitis Media Clinical Trials: An Analysis of Diversity. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2025 Apr;172(4):1394-1402. PMID: 39737659.
  3. Puyo EM, Carnino JM, Rodriguez Lara F, Levi JR. Funding, Publication Rate and Characteristics of Pediatric Sleep Apnea Clinical Trials: A Cross-Sectional Analysis. Clin Otolaryngol. 2025 May;50(3):485-491. PMID: 39810440.
  4. Puyo EM, Bayly H, Garg N, Salvati LR, Kariveda RR, Carnino JM, Nathan AS, Levi JR. Understanding Non-Attendance in Pediatric Otolaryngology: A Retrospective Study of Demographics, Socioeconomics, and Pandemic Effects. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2025 Oct;134(10):770-776. PMID: 40516103.
  5. Puyo EM, Chen JL, Mullick R, Levi JR. Steroid use after pediatric tonsillectomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2025 Nov;198:112584. PMID: 41086511.
  6. Tiwana HS, Puyo EM, Carnino JM, Iqbal IS, Kennedy DG, Levi JR. Racial and ethnic representation in pediatric rhinitis trials: Analysis and insights. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2025 Nov;198:112570. PMID: 40972311.
  7. Carnino JM, Rampam S, Puyo EM, Kennedy DG, Levi JR. Readability of Pediatric Otolaryngology Information: Comparing AI-Generated Content With Google Search Results. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2025 Dec;173(6):1478-1484. PMID: 40856230.