John W. Lally - Biography
John W. Lally, MD
“As an otolaryngologist, I genuinely value the relationship between patient and physician. Medicine has always been deeply interpersonal to me. ENT patients place an enormous amount of trust in our hands, and I’m grateful for the chance to walk with them through their health story.”
Specialties
● Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngologist
● Board Certified American Board of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
● Comprehensive ENT care — ears, nose, throat, sleep, and airway for the whole family
● Special interests in sinus surgery, nasal airway surgery, and sleep surgery
Education
● San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium, Internship and Residency, Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
● Georgetown University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
● University of Notre Dame, BS, Preprofessional Studies and Theology, Cum Laude
Positions
● Otolaryngologist, Gateway ENT, 2026–present
● Staff Otolaryngologist, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, El Paso, TX, 2022–2026
● Deputy Chief, Combined Surgical Clinics, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, 2025–2026
● Assistant Professor of Surgery, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD
● Assistant Professor of Surgery, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, Texas Tech University, El Paso, TX
● Major, United States Army; currently serving in the Army Reserves
● Chief Resident, San Antonio Military Medical Center Dept. of Otolaryngology, 2021–2022
Awards & Honors
● US Army Meritorious Service Medal
● US Army Humanitarian Service Medal
● WebMD Patients’ Choice Award
● Arnold Gold Humanism in Medicine Honor Society
● Academic Honor Award, San Antonio Military Medical Center Dept. of Otolaryngology
● Jesuit Leadership and Service Award, Georgetown University School of Medicine
● The Reverend Joseph L. Walter C.S.C. Award, Notre Dame College of Science
● Author of more than a dozen peer-reviewed publications spanning otology, rhinology, and head and neck trauma
Interests
● Dr. Lally’s specific interests include surgery of the nose and paranasal sinuses, endocrine surgery of the thyroid and parathyroid glands, and surgical treatment for obstructive sleep apnea.
● He is well trained in the medical and surgical treatment of voice, airway, and swallowing disorders, ear and eustachian tube disorders, pediatric head and neck surgery, and most facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Special Interests
● “I take great pride in caring for patients of all walks of life and delivering high quality ENT care within the context of each patient’s individual story.”
● “I have found that poor nasal breathing and sleep quality are two of the largest problems affecting our patients’ quality of life. Correcting these problems inevitably leads to improved overall health and sense of wellbeing. I love helping my patients reach that outcome.”
Professional Memberships
● Member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
● Initiate of the American College of Surgeons
● Member of the Catholic Medical Association