Dr. Robert Gaughan - Biography
Robert Gaughan, MD
“I love all aspects of ear, nose and throat care with a particular interest in diseases of the sinuses. The span and complexity of this specialty allows me to treat all members of a family, which I really enjoy.”
Specialties
● Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngologist
● Board Certified American Board of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
Education
● The Mayo Clinic: Otolaryngology Residency and General Surgery Internship
● St. Louis University: Doctor of Medicine, AOA Medical Honor Society
● University of Minnesota: Bachelor of Science – Microbiology
Positions
● Gateway ENT Private Practice Otolaryngologist
● Dr. Robert Gaughan is a private practice, board-certified Otolaryngologist, practicing ear, nose and throat physician in St. Louis for nearly 30 years. He is trained in all areas of Adult and Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. Being in private practice gives Dr. Gaughan the ability to treat patients and to collaborate with any physician, facility or specialist in providing specialized care of the head and neck and not be limited to any one particular medical system.
Awards & Honors
● Top Doctors in America 2022 & 2023 (Top Doctors, Castle Connolly, replacing Best Doctors in America Database)
Interests
● “As one of the early partners of Gateway ENT, I am proud of the team Gateway has built of capable and compassionate physician partners who have provided so many years of excellent ENT care to the St. Louis community. I was drawn to ENT as a child when I needed care by an Otolaryngologist and I decided to pursue this specialty because I appreciate the combination of primary care and surgical diversity that this area of medicine allows. I especially like building relationships with his patients over the years.”
Special Interests
● “I love all aspects of ear, nose and throat care with a particular interest in diseases of the sinuses. The span and complexity of this specialty allows me to treat all members of a family, which I really enjoy.”
Professional Memberships
● Member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery:
● Member of the St. Louis Metropolitan Medical Society:
Hospital Affiliations
Volunteer
● For the past 10 years, Dr Gaughan has volunteered as a ringside physician for the Guns and Hoses Event that raises donations for families of our first responders who have died in the line of duty.
