Dr. Emily Ziaee - Biography
Emily Ziaee, MD, FACS
“While I enjoy doing surgical procedures, the most important part of my practice is getting to know my patient’s story and that starts with open and accessible communication.”
Specialties
● Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngologist
● Board Certified American Board of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
● Fellow American College of Surgeons
Education
● St. Louis University: Otolaryngology Residency, General Surgery Internship
● University of Louisville: Doctor of Medicine – Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
● Duke University: Bachelor of Science – Mathematics
Positions
● Gateway Private Practice Otolaryngologist
● Dr. Emily Ziaee, born and raised in St. Louis, is a private practice, board-certified Otolaryngologist who has been in private practice for more than 15 years. She is trained in all areas of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology. Being in private practice gives Dr. Ziaee the ability to collaborate with any physician, facility or specialist she thinks will most benefit the patient.
Awards & Honors
● Top Doctors in America 2022 & 2023 (Top Doctors, Castle Connolly, replacing Best Doctors in America Database)
Interests
● “While I enjoy doing surgical procedures, the most important part of my practice is getting to know my patient’s story and that starts with open and accessible communication. I enjoy working closely with them from the initial meeting and together working toward successful medical or surgical treatment.”
Special Interests
● “I especially enjoy office-based procedures, including balloon sinuplasty.”
Professional Memberships
● Member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery:
● Fellow of the American College of Surgeons:
● Member of the St. Louis Metropolitan Medical Society:
Hospital Affiliations
Volunteer
● Dr. Ziaee is not only very involved in volunteer opportunities at her children’s schools, she also supports Monroe Elementary School.
● Additionally, she is actively involved with Marygrove Children’s Home, one of the only organizations in the St. Louis metro area that offers a broad spectrum of residential and community-based programming, including therapeutic residential treatment and foster care, transitional and independent living programs, crisis care, education and recreational therapy, family counseling, parenting education and mentoring, Marygrove enriches the lives of over 1,000 young people each year.
