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Henry Ideker, M.D.

Associate professor
Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Education

Fellowship
Sleep Medicine/Sleep Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University

Residency
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Medical School
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

Practice Areas

  • Sleep medicine

Research Interests

  • Sleep medicine
  • Optimizing patient selection for surgical treatment of sleep apnea

Publications and Media Placements

Guluati J, Knops A, Ideker HC, Huyett P, Huntley C. Challenges in Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator Implantation: Navigating Abnormalities in NF1 and CIDP. Submitted February 2025 

Kim J, Zheng E, Seyferth A, Sina E, Ideker HC, White S, Huntley C. Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy and Expansion Sphincter Pharyngoplasty Outcomes. Submitted January 2025

Estephan L, Creighton E, Platukus A, Molin N, Ideker HC, White S, Boon M, Huntley C. Impact of Masking Technique on Airway Opening Pressures During Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy. Submitted March 2025 

Estephan L, White S, Ideker HC, Huntley C. Velopharyngeal Complete Concentric Collapse in Patients with CPAP-Intolerant OSA: A Review of Management Strategies. Current Otorhinolaryngology Reports. Submitted January 2025 

Sina E, Molin N, Kaki P, Ideker HC, White S, Boon M, Huntley C. Comparative Analysis of DISE-PAP and Therapeutic CPAP in the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Submitted November 2024. 

Odeh A, Ideker HC, Moody R, De Velez L, Simpson M, Bell J, Childers A. The association of steroids and pediatric post-tonsillectomy recovery: a retrospective review. Submitted August 2024. 

Ideker HC, Odeh A, Mazul A, Massa S. A geographical comparison between head & neck cancer incidence and distribution of otolaryngologists. Submitted February 2025. 

Ideker HC, Schneider J, Brunworth J. Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks: Diagnosis and Management Considerations. In: Sheyn A, Chelius D, Rastatter J, Acharya S. Pediatric Head and Neck Neoplasms. Springer Nature. Submitted October 2021

Honors and Awards

  • Award for Excellence in In-Service Performance - Saint Louis University Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  • Harkins Resident Research Award - Ogura-Harkins Graduation Lectures