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Dr. Sean Bailey, MD

Dr. Sean Bailey, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Sean Bailey, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Saint Louis, MO and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Bailey has extensive experience in Upper Respiratory Conditions. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1987. He is affiliated with SSM Health St. Clare Hospital-Fenton. He is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 92 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (92 reviews)

Practice

343 S Kirkwood Rd Ste 205 Saint Louis, MO 63122

Dr. Bailey is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Bailey specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. See board certifications
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Bailey's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bailey

3.7
92 ratings, 44 with a written review
5 star
62%
62%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
7%
7%
2 star
5%
5%
1 star
26%
26%

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Doesn't know what he is doing. How is he and ent doctor
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Apr 18, 2025
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Dr. Bailey's Staff is not nice
I was referred to Dr. Bailey by a friend. Never made it to the point of setting up an appointment. When I called, got Amanda on the phone and I asked her if I could talk to a nurse or someone who could help me confirm if Dr. Bailey would be the right doctor for me to see for my issue. She said I would have to make an appointment. I explained further as to why I was requesting a conversation first, and she said no again, and re-iterated that I cannot speak to anyone since I am not a patient, and that I should make an appointment if I want to talk to them. This made no sense to me, since I've called and spoken with other doctors' offices and was able to speak to a nurse. When I questioned that again, she got an attitude and hung up on me.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 01, 2024
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Dr Bailey charged me for separate process to insert the camera into my throat for 3 seconds .. I thought that this is his job. And not extra process He charged me 2nd visit only to say that your CT scan was negative and continue your medication. Also, Dr. Sean Bailey asked for additional throat tests outside of clinic, which were not necessary at all, only for his business.. since from the 1st minute he figured out that my symptoms related to acid reflux.
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Faiz K – Apr 04, 2024
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A Cut Above the Rest!
I've been seeing Dr. Bailey for over 25 years. Each appointment, Dr. Bailey has always taken the time to explain his dragonesses in terms easy to understand. When I had cancer he and the entire staff went out of their way to answer my questions and concerns. Most importantly Dr. Bailey has always taken the time to explain the next step of his battle plan. On that note, friendly reader, I offer this Physician my highest Five Star Rating". And consider Dr. Bailey a Cut above the Rest. End of Story..
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Jim Naumann – Oct 07, 2022
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Just okay... I guess
He was a decent level of nice and fine upon first impression. I do feel he was a little condescending when explaining things to me, and he kept insisting that I get a second opinion even though he kept saying he was more than capable to perform the surgey. I was really confused on that part if it was a good or bad thing? Still not sure. Overall, just okay, a little impersonal in my opinion.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Aug 18, 2022
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Need to think twice!
This Doctor was a good doctor! Until the last 4 years! He done a surgery on my husband for a parotid tumor in 2016, However over the last years since 2018 he never did any follow-up X-rays or MRI’s and it continued growing where it was noticeable on the outside of it growing, to where it turned into a rare cancer! Grew to over 5 inches up and behind his ear and he has Parkinson’s and had to endure 13 hours of surgery and is now deaf on that ear, face deformed from paralysis of the left side of his face, and an advancement of his Parkinson’s to where he is frail, my husband went from doing things like riding his motorcycle, to doing nothing, not being able to eat normal because he only has half his mouth to open to eat dead on one side, and scared on left side from his surgery and his left shoulder hanging down to where he looks like hump back like egor! This is t finished! But this is for your information do as you well! But make sure you stay on top and demand he does his job!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Robin – Feb 03, 2022
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I've been seeing Dr. Bailey for over 25 years. Over the time I've been under his care, I've never been treated like a "get'em in and get'em out", patient. I've always been treated with the utmost respect and care. Most importantly to you friendly reader. The day he diagnosed me with Cancer was a life-changing experience and Dr. Bailey was in my corner "every step" of the way, to the very day I walked out of the hospital. Without question, I give Dr. Sean Bailey who I consider the Best of the Best a solid 5 Star rating.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Oct 10, 2021
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If I could give 0 stars I would! This was one of the worst dr visits I’ve had. Dr. Bailey is arrogant and condescending. It is very apparent he is uninterested in helping anyone. I felt as if I was an annoyance to him just being there. I’m really not sure how he has any good reviews!
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
6 others found this helpful
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Sep 02, 2020
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Saw Dr. Bailey today. Waiting room was too crowded to social distance. When I mentioned it to him, he got upset and responded in a very rude way. May be a "good" doctor, but has poor "bedside manner". Will not be returning.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Office environment
4 others found this helpful
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Jul 01, 2020
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I saw Dr. Bailey on May 22, 2020 was well taken care of. I am due for a follow up visit this upcoming Friday but have decided to cancel. Reason being, a staff member came out to the waiting room to take me back to a room, however she was not wearing a mask (all other personnel had one on). I questioned her about no mask and she was very rude saying she was social distancing me and was 6 feet from me. At times she was not 6 feet away from me. I will find another place that practices safety due to Covid.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 others found this helpful
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Marge Eickhoff – Jun 08, 2020
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Dr. Bailey has to be one of the most caring doctors I have ever met. Talk about bed side manners. I would definitely go back and recommend.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 22, 2020
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Dr. Bailey treated me on Feb. 18 2020 for an ear disorder. I was treated with the utmost respect and concern. He and his staff were considerate and caring. My wait time was a minimum 10 minutes. I would recommend Dr. Bailey to others
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Alfred J. Katzenberger – Feb 19, 2020
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I saw Dr. Bailey about chronic sinus infections, ear infections and headaches. After allergy screening, he recommended a balloon sinuplasty. The procedure was done in-office with oral meds for pain. It went very well. The recovery time was brief and with little discomfort. My outcome was excellent. I have little to no congestion and the few headaches I have don’t seem to be sinus-related. I recommend Dr. Bailey without reservation.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Geoffrey – Dec 03, 2019
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I Have a disease called Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia. I had experienced several emergency trips to the hospital for severe nose bleeds. There I was recommended by a nurse to Dr. Sean Bailey. At my first visit I found him to be friendly and very knowledgeable. After approximately three visit I have been free of nose bleeds for the past two months and still counting. I would highly recommend anyone to him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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George J. Weber – Nov 14, 2019
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I’ve only had one visit so far with Dr. Bailey and have found his entire staff to be knowledgeable, efficient, and great bedside manner. He listens to what is important to me. I saw his audiologist the same day and had a videostroboscopy within a couple of days. Looking forward to resolving or relieving my symptoms very soon.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Genevieve in St. Louis, MO – Nov 08, 2019
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I HAD WATER IN MY INNER EAR AND COULD NOT HEAR. DR. BAILY HAD ME TAKE A STAIROID PACK. HAD TO HAVE A FOLLOW UP APPT. FOR DR TO PUT A PUG IN MY EAR DRUM. WAS ABLE TO DO THIS IN HIS OFFICE. DR. EXPLAINED EVERYTHING TO ME. I CAN NOW HEAR OUTOF MY EAR.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Timothy Ryan – Nov 04, 2019
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This was my first visit to Dr. Bailey. I found him to be very pleasant and very thorough in his questioning and examination. I felt very comfortable and confident with his diagnosis and treatment plan.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Peter Wetzel – Oct 21, 2019
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It was a standard follow up visit for LPR. We discussed what was happening in my throat and adjusted the medication accordingly.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Sep 04, 2019
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Dr. Bailey is absolutely fantastic. Best Dr. I've seen in a long long time. I would highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Dan Autry – Aug 09, 2019
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Dr Bailey has been treating me for many years. He is always professional, attentive with my concerns and is very experienced. I had sinus surgery in 1999 for a deviated septum by a different ENT and even though I needed that surgery, it didn't fix the entire problem. Dr Bailey was very quick to jump on the innovative balloon sinuplasty procedure because it was an non-invasive procedure that gave high possibility of major results. After he performed the balloon sinuplasty, it has been a complete turn around with chronic sinusitis. Before the procedure, I would get sinus infections about 4 -6 times a year, after the procedure that took place in 2015, I've had maybe 2 in the last 4 years and not nearly severe as it used to be. I'm so glad Dr Bailey suggested this procedure and there was no downtime from it.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Kate Pennacchia – Jul 31, 2019
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About Me

biography

Sean B. Bailey, M.D., the son of Drennan Bailey,M.D., was born in Frontenac, Missouri. Sean Bailey attended the Ladue School District with graduation from Horton Watkins High School.  During this period of time he became an Eagle Scout, was...read more
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

  • Sleep Medicine Otolaryngology

  • Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)

  • Laryngology

  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

  • Rhinology

  • Otolaryngic Allergy

  • Endocrine Surgery

  • Pediatric Allergy

  • Otology

  • Sinus Surgery

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  • Barnes & Jewish Hosp-wash University

    Residency Hospital
  • Barnes & Jewish Hosp-wash University

    Internship Hospital
  • Tulane

    Medical School
  • Tulane University Of Louisiana

    Undergraduate School
  • Barnes Jewish Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1996
  • Tulane University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Self designated 
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Dr. Bailey is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Practice

    Sean B Bailey MD343 S Kirkwood Rd Ste 205 Saint Louis, MO 63122
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    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Sat: closed
      • Sun: closed
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • SSM Health St. Clare Hospital-Fenton

      1015 Bowles Ave
      Fenton, MO 63026
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

      78%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

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