People
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.
Shivani Ramolia, MD
MD: Rutgers Robert Woods Johnson Medical School
I chose WashU Medicine for its collaborative academic environment, strong commitment to research, and dedication to developing future leaders in academic otolaryngology.
Susan Rathgeb, MS
Clinical Audiologist
Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery
- Phone: 314-362-7489
- Fax: 314-453-0489
Jason T. Rich, MD, FACS
Professor of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
- Phone: 314-362-7509
Dr. Rich performs surgical removal of head and neck tumors as well as advanced reconstruction of the head and neck. He has broad expertise in treating advanced skin cancers such as melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and Merkel cell carcinoma. He also has expertise in treating mucosal, thyroid and parotid cancers.
Joseph Roh, MD
MD: Washington University School of Medicine
"I was so thrilled to get the opportunity to stay and train at Washington University and its incredible otolaryngology department. More than just a place on the cutting edge of practice and research, it is filled with amazing people through and through."
Matthew L. Rohlfing, MD
Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery
- Phone: 314-362-7509
Lauren Roland, MD, MSCI
Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery
- Phone: 314-362-7509
Dr. Roland is a specialist in rhinology and anterior skull base disease, including chronic rhinosinusitis, nasal polyps, fungal sinusitis, nasal obstruction, and CSF leaks.
Daniel Romano, MD
MD: Indiana University School of Medicine
"I was drawn to WashU by the exceptionally strong and well-rounded surgical training, the quality of research, the livability of the city of St. Louis, and the world-renowned faculty. I was ultimately sold on the supportive and collegial culture conveyed by faculty and resident interviewers, who were as congenial and down-to-earth as they are esteemed and accomplished.”

