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Patient Rating:

4.7 out of 5

544 Patient Ratings
43 Patient Comments

Richard R. Orlandi, M.D., FACS

Specialties

Languages

  • English

Bio

Dr. Orlandi is an otolaryngologist (ENT) who is the only fellowship-trained nasal and sinus specialist in the intermountain West. His practice is focused on the treatment of complex problems of the nose, sinuses, and anterior skull base (the area between the sinuses and the brain). He was born in New York City and subsequently raised in Utah. He completed his bachelor’s degree at the University of Utah and then returned to New York City for medical school at NYU. He traveled to UCLA for residency and then completed a fellowship in Rhinology and Sinus Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania. He joined the faculty of the University of Michigan where he was associate director of the Michigan Sinus Center. In 2000, he left Michigan to return to Utah and is currently a tenured professor of surgery at his alma mater, the University of Utah.

He is the medical director for the ENT Clinic and the Surgical Specialty Center, as well as the medical director for Specialty Services for the Community Clinics. He has been a principal investigator on a grant from the National Institute of Bioengineering and Biomedical Imaging concerning sinus wound healing modifiers. Dr. Orlandi is a member of the Board of Directors of the American Rhinologic Society and is on the Editorial Board of its scientific publication, the International Forum of Allergy and Rhinology. He reviews articles for all of the major journals in otolaryngology and also chairs the research grant review sections for the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Foundation and the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy Foundation.

He has lectured throughout the United States and in Europe and South America on a wide range of sinus and nasal topics. He co-directs one of the largest continuing education activities in his field, the Western States Rhinology Course, and is the co-founder and secretary of its parent foundation. He is the author of over 70 journal articles and book chapters and greatly enjoys teaching medical students and residents. He has been married for over 20 years and has three great kids. He enjoys biking (both road and mountain), backpacking, and skiing.

Locations

Schedule An Appointment Clinical Office Address
(801) 213-4500 South Jordan Health Center
Otolaryngology/ENT
5126 West Daybreak Parkway
South Jordan, UT 84095
Map
(801) 587-8368 University Hospital
Otolaryngology/ENT, Clinic 9
50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84132
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Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Surgery - Professor
Neurosurgery - Adjunct Associate Professor
Academic Divisions Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Board Certification American Board of Otolaryngology (Otolary)

Patient Ratings

The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

Likelihood of recommending doctor
4.8
My confidence in doctor
4.8
Time doctor spent with me
4.6
Doctor spoke using clear language
4.8
Doctor's effort to include me in decisions
4.7
Doctor's concern for questions & worries
4.7
Doctor's explanation of condition/problem
4.7
Wait time at clinic
4.1
Doctor's friendliness and courtesy
4.8

Patient Comments

Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

May 15, 2013

everything has been great prior to surgery.

May 13, 2013

Dr. Orlandi is the best doctor I have ever had

April 30, 2013

I have already recommended Dr. Orlandi to others that I know that are suffering with problems similar to mine. I know that he does not need to expand his practice, but I appreciate having a doctor with his expertise available. I am hopeful of a positive outcome.

April 22, 2013

If I have to come back I will definitely come back to this office and to Dr. Orlandi. Everyone in that office were friendly and I felt I was in excellent hands while I was there.

March 17, 2013

As I expressed in my earlier comments, I was so impressed with every person I encountered in this office both prior to and during my appointment with Dr. Orlandi. The experience was head and shoulders above most doctor's appointments I've had in my life. They were such great people and the environment was so welcoming and comfortable that I'm almost sorry I don't need to go back right away.

March 11, 2013

This was a very good experience and I felt very well taken care of.

February 26, 2013

Dr Orlandy was very helpful and courteous.

February 16, 2013

Did not explain post-op complications

January 23, 2013

It was very prompt service to the point and see what happens I am satisfied

January 14, 2013

A very " Can Do " professional Doctor with a concern for people attitude.

November 16, 2012

I wish the Resident was my doctor because he actually seemed interested in helping me. Dr Orlandi, on the other hand appear not to care and certainly had not read my records or the patient info sheet I filled out when I arrived in his office. He said he could not help me but gave me his business ucard if I had any questions. I totally understand why he thought he could not help me but his demeanor did not reflect it at all. He was very dismissive while the Resident expressed concern. I left feeling lost about what to do next with my problem.

October 26, 2012

Dr Orlandi is a very competent doctor. I would recommend him to anyone.

October 25, 2012

Dr. Orlandi even called a couple of times with follow up answers and was very quick to respond to my many questions

October 19, 2012

Dr. Orlandi came very highly recommeded and I would very definitely, enthusiastically and cheerfully pass that recommendation on!

October 10, 2012

Dr. Orlandi is great! He seems extremely knowledgeable/competent. He is very helpful in explaining everything going on and I feel confident in going to him for my care.

October 05, 2012

dr. orlandi is great, i am very happy he is my dr. i have all confidence in him

October 02, 2012

Awesome care!!!!!

September 24, 2012

Dr. Orlandi and his nurse Becky are amazing!

September 10, 2012

Both the resident and Dr. Orlandi were wonderful and detailed in their explanations. Dr. Orlandi could sense that I was very nervous, and spent extra time making sure I was clear on my options, and understood what was happening. I have already recommended him to friends!

September 04, 2012

We always feel like Dr. Orlandi cares about what is going on and is concerned for our well being. He is also a great patient advocate and helped us getting in to another specialist our daughter needed. Dr. Orlandi and Becky have been a tremendous force for improvement in our daughter's health. We are very grateful.

August 23, 2012

It may have been the singularly best encounter I've ever experienced for a medical appointment of any sort. I was wowed with the upbeat nature of the entire medical office, and clearly impressed with the knowledge and expertise of the medical staff. Everyone was so extremely caring and concerned; layman's language was used; and there was an air of real sincerity -- from everyone.

August 23, 2012

I would recommend Dr. Orlandi to others.

August 14, 2012

I already have refered someone to Doctor Orlandi!

July 30, 2012

Dr. Orlandi projects confidence, and does not "talk down" to me, as I am an informed patient about my issue, and helps me understand what is going on.

July 30, 2012

Uniformely superb experience with Dr. Orlandi and his staff.

July 24, 2012

Dr Orlandi is one of the best and most friendly doctors i have met, and i have met several due to my extensive medical histroy and living in multiple locations in and outside of Utah.

July 23, 2012

Dr. Orlandi explained that my fears of the psuedomonas going to my heart or brain were unnecessary in my case and that I could just use an over the counter sinus flush with vinegar (which pseudomonas does not like).

July 20, 2012

Dr Orlandi is an excellent doctor. Having a choice to go to any doctor in the US, I will always come to Salt Lake to see Dr. Orlandi. In doing so, I know I am getting the very best medical care from him.

July 13, 2012

Dr Orlandi is very good at communicating, doing the surgery, and checking results of his surgery. I have recommended him to several people.

June 25, 2012

I have been very pleased with my visits with Dr. Orlandi. He seems very professional and extremely knowledgeable. I am pleased that he explains everything to me in a way that the medical jargon doesn't get in the way and I feel like I can understand what he tells me so that I leave feeling informed about my medical condition. Dr. Orlandi also comes across as very confident, which is comforting when prepping myself for another surgery. I would definitely recommend him to someone else if opportunity presented itself.

June 15, 2012

Dr Orlandi found a problem that I had been suffering from for years. It was so wonderful to find that my headaches were not just in my imagination. There was a cause for all that pain I was experiencing in my head, face, teeth, etc. I can smell so much better. I now smell things I have never smelled before and this has opened an awareness for me. It is so great. Also, I now have improved in my sleep apnea. It went from a 7 to a 1, since the surgery. Hopefully, other problems I have, health wise, may improve. Giving me a better quality of life. Thanks!

June 04, 2012

Wish the doctor would have explained what he meant by when I return in July if the loss of taste and bitter taste when eating or drinking anything sweet is still bothering me, more aggressive treatment will be considered.

May 15, 2012

Dr. Orlandi and his staff are amazing!

May 11, 2012

When I explained that I was fairly well read as a layman, the doctor treated me as an intelligent person and answered my questions without "dumbing it down", which I very much appreciated.

April 24, 2012

Love Dr. Orlandi. He is great!

March 27, 2012

Dr. Orlandi was friendly and competent. I appreciated his warm bedside manner and his positive attitude. Thank you Dr. Orlandi for being kind to your patients.

March 23, 2012

Great doctor

March 23, 2012

I had good experiences all the way around!

March 02, 2012

Dr. Orlandi was very friendly and thoroughly explained the procedure, he told me step by step what he was going to do before performing it so that I knew what to expect. Have great confidence in him.

January 20, 2012

I haver nothing but praise for Dr. Orlandi

January 10, 2012

Would definitely recommend Dr. Orlandi and staff, he is wonderful

January 10, 2012

I actually was seen by an armada of people; NP, MD in training (don't recall the technical label for him), MD as a Resident and finally the full on MD, Orlandi. All were very friendly and helpful.

January 10, 2012

Dr. Orlandi is an outstanding physician.