Ryan M. Neff, MD
Otolaryngology
- Hedrick Medical Center
- Wright Memorial Hospital
- Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City
- Saint Luke's North Hospital–Smithville
- Saint Luke's North Hospital–Barry Road
About Ryan M. Neff
Ryan Neff, MD, is a Missouri native who was born and raised in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Neff graduated from the University of Missouri School of Medicine. He then completed his residency in otolaryngology at the University of Kentucky. Following his residency training, he moved back to Missouri with his wife and children to live closer to family.
Dr. Neff became interested in ENT medicine because he was fascinated by the range of ear, nose, and throat conditions he could treat. A significant amount of ENT care focuses on helping patients with areas of their bodies they rely on the most. This includes areas that severely impact quality of life such as hearing, breathing, speaking, and swallowing.
Dr. Neff is a general otolaryngologist who offers high-quality care to children and adults in the northland. He is particularly interested in caring for patients with chronic ear disease, hearing and balance disorders, chronic sinus infections, nasal obstructions, thyroid nodules, and voice and swallowing disorders.
Publications
Neff R, Jicha G, Hawk G, Bush M, McNulty B. Association of subjective hearing loss and apolipoprotein E e4 allele on Alzheimer’s Disease neurodegeneration. Otol Neurotol. 2021 Jan;42(1):e15-21. PMID: 33301284.
Mahairas A, Neff R, Craker N, McNulty B, Shinn J, Bush M. Trends in opioid usage following tympanoplasty and mastoidectomy. Otol Neurotol. 2020 Sep;41(8):e1035-1040. PMID: 32558746.
Mahairas A, Neff R, Craker N, McNulty B, Shinn J, Bush M. Opioid prescribing patterns and usage following cochlear implantation. Otol Neurotol. 2020 Aug;41(7):922-928. PMID: 32558756.
Neff R, Jicha G, Westgate P, Hawk G, Bush M, McNulty B. Neuropathological findings of dementia associated with subjective hearing loss. Otol Neurotol. 2019 Oct;40(9):883-893. PMID: 31498297.
Lever TE, Neff R, et al. Adapting human videofluoroscopic swallow study methods to detect and characterize dysphagia in murine disease models. Journal of Visualized Exp. 2015 Mar.
Locations
- 5844 Northwest Barry Road, Suite 340, Kansas City, MO 64154
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- 4320 Wornall Road, Suite 512, Kansas City, MO 64111
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- 120 Northeast Saint Lukes Boulevard, Suite 300, Lees Summit, MO 64086
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Expertise
Education
University of Missouri - Columbia School of Medicine
Medical SchoolUniversity of Kentucky College of Medicine
ResidencyInsurance
- Aetna Choice POS II Local (excluding National General STM plan, I-35 Preferred Plan, and HCA, Advent Health, and NKC Hospital employee plans)
- Aetna Elect Choice
- Aetna Federal Employees Health Benefit Plan
- Aetna First Health Network (excluding limited benefit plans)
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna HMO Local
- Aetna Managed Choice
- Aetna Medicare Assure (HMO)
- Aetna Medicare Core Value HMO
- Aetna Medicare Plan (Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Premier and Premier Plus HMO
- Aetna Medicare Premier Preferred HMO
- Aetna Missouri Preferred
- Aetna Open Choice PPO
- Aetna Select
- Aetna Select Local
- Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA)
- Aetna UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust (Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO)
- Aetna Workers Comp
- American Health Advantage-Missouri Medicare Advantage
- BCBS of Kansas (call provider)
- BCBS of Kansas Blue Choice Preferred Care Blue PPO
- BCBS of Kansas City Blue Select Plus (UCMO and City of KCMO)
- BCBS of Kansas City Federal PPO
- BCBS of Kansas City Freedom Network PPO
- BCBS of Kansas City Freedom Network Select PPO
- BCBS of Kansas City Preferred Care
- BCBS of Kansas City Preferred Care Blue
- BCBS of Kansas City Traditional
- BCBS of Kansas Federal
- BCBS of Kansas Traditional
- BCBS of Michigan Medicare Advantage PPO
- Blue KC Medicare Advantage HMO
- Blue KC Medicare Advantage PPO
- Century Health Solutions (PPO)
- Cigna Connect/Simple Choice KC Market
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna OAP
- Cigna PPO
- CompResults/CompAlliance (WC) PPO
- Health Choice of Northwest Missouri (PPO)
- HealthSCOPE Benefits (Orsheln Industries)
- Healthy Blue MO Medicaid (Missouri offices)
- Home State Health Plan Missouri Medicaid (Missouri practices)
- Humana
- Humana Choice PPO
- Humana ChoiceCare PPO
- Humana Community HMO
- Humana Gold Choice PFFS
- Humana Gold Plus HMO SNP - Medicare Advantage
- Humana Honor PPO
- Humana Kansas City PPOx
- Humana Medicare Advantage Team Care Gold HMO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Team Care Gold PPO
- Humana National POS-Open Access Plans
- Humana Preferred PPO
- Humana SmartExpress PPO
- Humana SmartNet PPO
- Humana SmartSuite PPO
- HumanaOne PPO
- Integrated Health Plan PPO
- Kansas Health Advantage/Kansas Superior Select, Inc (KSSI) Medicare Advantage
- Medica Connect
- Medica Select
- Medicare
- MultiPlan/PCHS (PPO)
- Occupational Health Management PPO (WC)
- OHA Networks (WC)
- OHARA Managed Care (WC)
- Private Healthcare Systems PPO
- Provider Partners Health Plan
- ProviDRs Care Network PPO (formerly WPPA)
- Sunflower State Health Plan Kansas Medicaid (Kansas practices)
- TRICARE WEST
- Triwest Veterans Affairs Patient Centered Community Care
- UHC Medicare Erickson Advantage plans-KC
- United Healthcare - AARP Medicare Advantage Choice Plans
- United Healthcare - AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot
- United Healthcare - All Savers Insurance Company POS
- United Healthcare - Choice
- United Healthcare - Choice Plus
- United Healthcare - Community Plan (KS Practices, KanCare, Kansas Medicaid)
- United Healthcare - Community Plan (MO practices, Missouri Medicaid)
- United Healthcare - Core and Core Essential
- United Healthcare - Definity Health Reimbursement Account POS
- United Healthcare - Definity Health Savings Account POS
- United Healthcare - Golden Rule HMO (HMO & PPO)
- United Healthcare - Indemnity
- United Healthcare - Managed Indemnity
- United Healthcare - Navigate
- United Healthcare - Options PPO
- United Healthcare - Select
- United Healthcare - Select Plus
- United Healthcare - United Health One
- United Healthcare Individual Exchange Benefit Plan (IEX) MO and KS Plans Only
- UnitedHealthcare - AARP Medicare Complete Choice
- UnitedHealthcare - AARP Medicare Complete HMO
- UnitedHealthcare - AARP Medicare Complete PPO
- UnitedHealthcare - Dual Complete SNP PPO (MO and KS)
- UnitedHealthcare - Group Medicare Advantage PPO
- UnitedHealthcare - Medicare Complete
- UnitedHealthcare - Medicare Gold SNP
- UnitedHealthcare - Medicare Silver SNP
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
300 ratings, 41 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2025
Dr. Neff is one of my very favorite providers. He's personable, friendly, and very approachable. He's awesome!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2025
Overall, listened, explai ed and came up with plan.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2025
Dr. Neff (ENT) was amazing in every way.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/14/2025
Doctor was excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2025
Dr Neff was extremely kind and supportive. Felt like they really cared about my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2025
Once again my care provider is the best I have ever had. His care is amazing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/7/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2025
Dr Neff is probably one of the best care providers that I've ever had very good at what he does in my opinion
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/5/2025
Dr Neff was honest and very compassionate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/21/2024
Very good at explaining diagnosis and was willing to explain it multiple times over several visits for me to understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2024
I liked him very much, pleasant and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2024
He listened to my concerns and gave full explanation of the situation and suggested treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/26/2024
Dr. Neff is both compassionate and competent. He listens carefully and fully explains things.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2024
Dr. Neff was very help and explained what to watch for while on the new medication, and to return if things didn't get better within a few weeks.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/19/2024
he's definitely among the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2024
Doctor Neff is terrific
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2024
Dr was very good and came up with great ways for exercise.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2024
All doctors should have his manner and skills
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2024
Wish I could of given a 4 or 3 so you could try for a 5. But everything was very good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2024
Excellent surgeon/physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2024
The Best. ENT Doctor in Missouri.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2024
Dr. Neff is great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/5/2024
Dr Neff and his staff are outstanding! It's a pleasure to visit his office!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/4/2024
I really appreciate how well he listened to my concerns and how quickly he made me feel at ease.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2024
Dr Neff is very caring and knowledgeable about my condition
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/15/2024
Easy, on time, good outcome.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/7/2024
one of my most pleasant medical visits ever.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2024
Physician was knowledgeable and very supportive. Very helpful!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/26/2024
Dr. Neff is fantastic!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2024
The best! Felt so comfortable and genuine
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/19/2024
Very good experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/12/2024
Dr Neff is at the top of his game. Great interpersonal skills , kind caring and consideret. I feel fortunate to have him as a care provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2024
Dr. Neff was so thorough and helpful with my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/28/2024
Dr. Neff is an excellent physician who listens and explains clearly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2024
Amazing experience. Doctor was very thorough during the appointment and informative regarding the education and explanation of the thyroid!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/14/2024
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/6/2024
Doctor was awesome
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/4/2024
Dr. Neff listened Intently to my concerns and questions and answered in a very clear and concise manner
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/4/2024
My experience was a very good one.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/4/2024
Highly recommend Dr Neff