SLUCare Physician Group
Henry Ideker, MD Otolaryngology, Sleep Medicine in St. Louis, MO

Dr. Henry Ideker is an otolaryngologist in St. Louis with fellowship training in sleep medicine and sleep surgery. He provides comprehensive ear, nose, and throat care for both adult and pediatric patients, with a clinical focus on the surgical management of obstructive sleep apnea, especially in individuals who are intolerant to CPAP therapy.
Dr. Ideker utilizes advanced techniques including nasal, oropharyngeal, and hypopharyngeal surgeries, and neurostimulation therapies to help patients achieve better sleep and improved quality of life. His research interests center on clinical outcomes and optimizing patient selection for surgical treatment of sleep apnea.
Dr. Ideker is an assistant professor with the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at Saint Louis University School of Medicine and is an active member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery and the International Surgical Sleep Society.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Ideker enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling, hiking, and staying active.
Dr. Ideker utilizes advanced techniques including nasal, oropharyngeal, and hypopharyngeal surgeries, and neurostimulation therapies to help patients achieve better sleep and improved quality of life. His research interests center on clinical outcomes and optimizing patient selection for surgical treatment of sleep apnea.
Dr. Ideker is an assistant professor with the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at Saint Louis University School of Medicine and is an active member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery and the International Surgical Sleep Society.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Ideker enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling, hiking, and staying active.
About Me
Specialties
Otolaryngology
Sleep Medicine
Gender
Male
Education
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Medical School, 2019
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Residency, 2024
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Fellowship, 2025
Hospital Affiliations
SLUCare MCO
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis
Certifications
Drug Enforcement Administration
Missouri State Board of Registration
Medical Interests
Obstructive sleep apnea
Pediatric sleep apnea
Sleep apnea surgery
Sleep disorders
Reviews
Rating Breakdown
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Question Breakdown
4.9Overall Experience4.9Listened Carefully4.9Explained Things Clearly4.9Knew Medical History5.0Involved in Care Decisions4.9Showed Courtesy & Respect
Patient Reviews
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4.9 out of 5
101 ratings,
39 reviews
11/5/2026
I want to personally thank Dr Ideker once again. I will sing his praises to everyone including the executive team at SLU!
11/5/2026
He listened and addressed all concerns professionally. What I thought mattered and he helped me with deciding on the best solution for my care.
10/31/2026
Very knowledgeable extremely kind and interested in understanding my needs as his new patient.
10/23/2026
Dr. Ideker is very professional and extremely friendly, kind and caring.
10/1/2026
He is very professional and understands the importance of involving the patient in the decision of their care.
Map & Directions
SLUCare Physician Group
1225 S. Grand Blvd.St. Louis, MO 63104
Mon
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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