Laura Matrka

Laura Matrka, MD

  • Otolaryngology
  • Physician

Clinical Professor of Otolaryngology

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About Me

My focus is in ear, nose and throat surgery. I specialize in voice and airway disorders. I completed additional training in the field of laryngology, giving me expertise in treating voice and airway problems. I treat patients who speak or sing professionally, as well as those with narrowing of the airway.

I am passionate about helping people live as full a life as possible. Part of this passion comes from recognizing the fundamental role that the voice and airway play in our lives.

Part of my role as a physician is to teach patients as much as I can. I give them the information they need to feel good about making their own decisions about their health care. Our multidisciplinary team of experts works one-on-one with our patients to create a targeted treatment plan specific to their disease.

I love working at Ohio State because it's an environment of constant improvement. Everyone around me is always trying to make things better for our patients. It inspires me to work harder for my patients every day.

In my free time I enjoy the outdoors, Ohio State football games, reading, traveling and time with family. People are sometimes surprised to learn that I used to be a piano teacher and a Spanish teacher.
Highlights
  • Member, the American Laryngological Association and the Triological Society
  • Author of several book chapters on voice and airway problems
  • Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2016, 2018
  • Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list
Additional Languages I Speak
  • Spanish

Procedures and Conditions I Treat

  • Tonsillitis
  • Voice Disorders
  • Swallowing Disorders
  • Vocal Cord Paralysis
  • Tracheal Diseases
  • Airway Obstruction
  • Cough
  • Hoarseness
  • Laryngeal Cancers
  • Otolaryngology
  • Tracheal Stenosis

Locations Where I Practice

Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.

Education and Training

Education History

Medical School

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH
8/19/2002 - 6/10/2006

Internship

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
7/1/2006 - 6/30/2007

Residency

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
7/1/2007 - 6/30/2011

Fellowship

University Hospital, San Antonio, TX
7/1/2011 - 3/9/2012

Board Certification

American Board of Otolaryngology
6/1/2013

Academic Information

My Department

Otolaryngology

My Division

Otolaryngology

More About My Work

Reviews

The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.

340 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

  • Overall
    4.9 out of 5
  • Explains Things Carefully
    4.9 out of 5
  • Listens Carefully
    4.9 out of 5
  • Gives Understandable Instructions
    4.9 out of 5
  • Knows My Medical History
    4.8 out of 5
  • Shows Respect
    4.9 out of 5
  • Time Spent Together
    4.9 out of 5
  • Reviewed on Sep 20, 2024

    All good experiences

  • Reviewed on Sep 17, 2024

    Dr. Matrka (and Jennifer, although not at this appointment) is an excellent female doctor. She listens and she truly understands my concerns and my needs. She is very agreeable to meeting my needs in the way that I see as most beneficial to myself.

  • Reviewed on Sep 16, 2024

    She is the best and I always feel better after complicated steroid injections.

  • Reviewed on Sep 16, 2024

    V friendly, helpful, thorough

  • Reviewed on Sep 12, 2024

    Good listener, provided good exxplanations

  • Reviewed on Sep 11, 2024

    My experience felt like it was sort of rush.

  • Reviewed on Sep 07, 2024

    Excellent

  • Reviewed on Aug 24, 2024

    She listened to what I had to say about my problem

Consulting and Related Relationships

At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.

As of 09/30/2024, Dr. Matrka has reported relationships with the companies or entities listed below. If you have questions about the relationships listed below, please ask the faculty member. If you have questions about how these relationships are monitored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, please contact our Compliance Office.

  • Amgen

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