Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
2050 Kenny Road
Columbus, OH 43221
Laura Matrka, MD
- Otolaryngology
- Physician What's this? A physician, or doctor, is extensively trained to diagnose and treat complex medical problems. Often, physicians focus their practice on certain disease categories, treatment methods or patient types. Physicians can diagnose and treat illness, prescribe medication, offer medical consultation and advice, perform surgery and more.
Appointments: (614) 366-3687
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 and 2018
Additional Languages I Speak
- Spanish
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Voice Disorders
- Swallowing Disorders
- Vocal Cord Paralysis
- Laryngeal Diseases
- Tracheal Diseases
- Adenoidectomy
- Airway Obstruction
- Bronchoscopy
- Cough
- Hoarseness
- Laryngeal Cancers
- Otolaryngology
- Tracheal Stenosis
Locations Where I Practice
Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
Eye and Ear Institute
Eye and Ear Institute
915 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43212
Education and Training
Medical Degree
MD
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
6/10/2006
Residency
Otolaryngology
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
7/1/2007 -
6/30/2011
Fellowship
Otolaryngology
University Hospital
7/1/2011 -
3/9/2012
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Reviews
345 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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- Overall
4.8 out of 5 - Explains Things Clearly 4.8
- Listens Carefully 4.9
- Gives Understandable Instructions 4.8
- Knows My Medical History 4.5
- Shows Respect 4.9
- Time Spent Together 4.9
93 Patient Comments
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As of 12/20/2018, Dr. Matrka has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Reviewed on Feb 08, 2019
She is great and caring.
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2019
The scope was painless.
Reviewed on Jan 20, 2019
She is kind and gentle. She explains procedures in a way I can understand. She has a positive attitude.
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2019
Good explanations
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2019
very concerned explained very well and very caring
Reviewed on Jan 08, 2019
Care provider was excellent - courteous; humorous; respectful she calmed my spirits and explained the images on the screen.
Reviewed on Jan 05, 2019
Don't feel like they explained clearly what they felt the exact problem was and how or if it was related to my Sjogrens diagnosis. Nor was it clear to me how a session with the SLP is going to help me - I do plan to keep appointment with SLP so she can explain things to me.
Reviewed on Jan 04, 2019
It was very good.
Reviewed on Jan 04, 2019
We could not be more satisfied with Dr. Matrka, her fellows and her staff.
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2018
Dr. Matrka is wonderful! She answers questions thoroughly & explains her thoughts in a way that is easy to understand. She projects a caring attitude which is hard to find in many physicians. I would & will recommend her to everyone.