
Eliav Gov-Ari MD ,FACS, FAAP
Ped Otolaryngology (ENT)
Professor, Pediatric Otolaryngology. Director and Chief Surgeon, Pediatric Aerodigestive service line. Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery. University of Missouri school of Medicine, Columbia Missouri.
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one hospital drive, MA 314Columbia, MO 65201
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Summary
- Dr. Eliav Gov‑Ari is a Professor of Otolaryngology at the University of Missouri School of Medicine and MU Health Care in Columbia, Missouri. He is a fellowship‑trained pediatric otolaryngologist and serves as the Chief Surgeon and Director of the Pediatric Aerodigestive Service Line.
Dr. Gov‑Ari’s clinical practice focuses on pediatric airway and sleep surgery, reconstructive and ablative middle ear surgery, congenital neck masses, and pediatric sinonasal disease. He is actively engaged in clinical research and program development within the aerodigestive field, contributing to advancements in diagnostic and surgical care for children with complex airway and swallowing disorders.
In his academic role, Dr. Gov‑Ari is deeply committed to resident education. He mentors and trains otolaryngology residents and directs the annual Airway Laser and Bronchoscopy Hands‑On Laboratory, a cornerstone of the department’s surgical training curriculum.
Education & Training
Children's National Hospital/George Washington UniversityFellowship, Pediatric Otolaryngology, 2002 - 2004
University of ConnecticutResidency, Surgery, 2001 - 2002
Technion - Israel Institute if TechnologyOtolaryngology-Head and Neck surgery, 1993 - 1999
Technion-Israel Inst of Technology Faculty of MedicineClass of 1994
Certifications & Licensure
MO State Medical License 2007 - 2027
AR State Medical License 2003 - 2016
IL State Medical License 2007 - 2014
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Fiber optic CO2-laser induced emphysema of the supraglottis.Lauren Arnold, Christopher E. Kennel, Eliav Gov-Ari
International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. 2020-08-05 - Atypical lymphoid hyperplasia in a patient undergoing tonsillectomy for severe obstructive sleep apnea.Brian P. Kinealy, Brette C. Harding, Maryna Vazmitsel, Katsiaryna Laziuk, Eliav Gov-Ari
International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. 2020-07-01 - 3 citationsA novel use of coblation in the treatment of subglottic stenosis.Craig A. Bollig, Eliav Gov-Ari
International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. 2018-08-01
Committees
- AAO-HNS, Pediatric Otolaryngology 2017 - 2021
- AAO-HNS, Diversity and inclusion 2017 - 2021
Research History
- US patentsUS patent 9888909 date 2/2018 US patent 10,512,394 date 12/2019
Other Languages
- Arabic, Hebrew
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