Joshua Sappington, MD

Otolaryngology, Neurotology and Otology • 4 Locations

4.9 out of 5 –

SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics Specialty Services - Grand Boulevard

1465 S. Grand Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63104

314-268-4010

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Dr. Joshua Sappington specializes in diseases of the ear, treating both children and adults. He performs lateral skull base surgery and ear surgery, and treats facial nerve disorders, hearing loss, acoustic neuromas, sensorineural hearing loss, and specializes in cochlear implants and bone-anchored hearing aids. His services include: surgery for deafness; surgery for facial paralysis; head and neck tumors; and Meniere's disease.

Research interests include: hearing outcomes in chronic ear surgery; outcomes of skull base surgery; management of skull base lesions; and treatment of patients with facial nerve paralysis and paresis.

Dr. Sappington is an assistant professor in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Otology and Neurotology, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.

He is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, the North American Skull Base Society, and the American Neurotologic Society.

His interests include fly fishing, cycling, reading, traveling and golf.

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Reviews

Rating Breakdown

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Question Breakdown
4.8
Overall Experience
4.9
Listened Carefully
4.9
Explained Things Clearly
4.8
Knew Medical History
4.9
Involved in Care Decisions
4.9
Showed Courtesy & Respect

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4.9 out of 5

280 ratings,

95 reviews

7/9/2026

Cares about his patients

7/8/2026

Vey kind, knowledgeable, and practical. I appreciate his consideration of all my health issues in caring for my ears and hearing. And he has a good sense of humor which is also so helpful!

7/8/2026

He was professional, knowledgeable, but very personable. He immediately put me at ease. I felt confident as a new patient that he would be available and interested in caring for me over time.

6/30/2026

Dr. Sappington had great bedside manner, thorough in explaining my options and any questions I had.

6/28/2026

Dr. Sappington was very professional, thorough and friendly.