SLUCare Physician Group
Henry Ideker, MD
Otolaryngology, Sleep Medicine

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
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Fellowship, 2025
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Residency, 2024
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Medical School, 2019
Hospital Affiliations
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 Dept of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs
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 Clearly4.8Knew Medical History5.0Involved in Care Decisions4.9Showed Courtesy & Respect
Patient Reviews
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4.9 out of 5
59 ratings,
20 reviews
6/10/2026
I feel that Dr. Ideker's ability to approach a procedure and offer explanations and anecdotes in a manner that is easily understood by prospective patients is a real benefit.
6/2/2026
He is professional, relatable, and genuinely cares!
5/16/2026
Dr .Ideker explained everything in a way that made it easy for me to understand.
5/16/2026
I feel like I can depend on him to do all that is possible to fix my problem, while still respecting my wishes.
4/30/2026
Dr I was great. Staff was great. Shout out to all of them.
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


