People
Jordan Varghese, MD, MSCI
MD: Emory University School of Medicine
"Impressed by the world-class surgical training alongside research expertise from approachable faculty."
Benjamin Wahle, MD
Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery
- Phone: 314-362-7509
Dr. Wahle specializes in head and neck surgical oncology, head and neck reconstructive surgery, microvascular reconstructive surgery/free tissue transfer, and transoral robotic surgery.
Jarrett E. Walsh, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery
- Phone: 314-362-7509
Mark Warchol, PhD
Professor
Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery;
Professor
Dept. of Anatomy & Neurobiology
Research in my lab focuses on the development and regeneration of sensory receptors and afferent neurons in the inner ear.
Emma Watson, MD, PhD
MD: Baylor College of Medicine
“I am ecstatic to match into otolaryngology at Washington University in St. Louis, and I am honored to be able to train at a place with both surgical and research excellence. I look forward to working hard with supportive co-residents and faculty, learning all I can, and taking care of patients as I continue on my path to become a surgeon-scientist!”
Lucienna Wolf, MD
MD: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
During my externship, I was blown away by the resident camaraderie, dedication to exceptional patient care and education, and the energy surrounding innovation and research. I felt an instant connection to WashU, leaving each day feeling inspired, fulfilled, and grateful. I am thrilled to be part of a team entrusted with delivering complex, high-quality care, and look forward to contributing to the collaborative and innovative culture that makes this program one of a kind.
Matthew J. Wu, MD
MD: Stritch School of Medicine at Loyola University, Chicago
"I am thrilled to start my career in otolaryngology at WashU and join an incredible group of faculty, residents, and supportive family. I am excited to train with excellent leaders and mentors in the field and be part of an amazing culture that cultivates great clinical training and research opportunities!"
Tatyana A. Yakusheva, PhD
Assistant Professor
Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery
My work focuses on understanding the role of the cerebellar nodulus and uvula (NU) in motion perception and spatial navigation. We aim to understand how NU processes the vestibular signals arriving directly or indirectly from the vestibular organs (otolith and semicircular canal afferents).