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Bryan R. McRae
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Bryan R. McRae, MD

Languages spoken: English, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish

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  • Bryan R. McRae, M.D., is a specialist in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. Along with the treatment of common conditions in adults and children (tonsillectomy, hearing loss, facial trauma repair, etc.), Dr. McRae has interests and training in a wide range of ear, nose, and throat disorders, including laryngology and vocal lesions, nasal airway surgery, and sinus surgery. He is one of the Otolaryngology surgeons for the HHT team (Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia), a University of Utah referral center for specialized treatment of HHT, a unique genetic disorder. Research experience includes years of full-time NIH-T32 training in laryngeal reinnervation, vocal fold paralysis, artificial tracheas, and related efforts. Current efforts include partnership with the Center for Medical Innovation (CMI), developing new medical and surgical devices across a range of medical disciplines. He serves as clinical mentor for multiple university BioDesign and BioInnovate student teams within the Biomedical Engineering (BME) medical device development educational programs, with multiple prior teams having won awards at the annual Bench to Bedside competitions. Dr. McRae is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) and is involved in local and national committees. He speaks Mandarin Chinese fluently and actively participates in humanitarian service, including past surgical trips to Kenya, China, and Indonesia.

    Dr. McRae is a native of Bountiful, Utah, and in his free time, he enjoys many outdoor activities with his wife and family. He also enjoys piano and choral music.

    Board Certification

    American Board of Otolaryngology

    Patient Rating

    5.0 /5
    ( out of 44 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    August 13, 2023
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Very knowledgeable and explained things clearly.

    August 04, 2023
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Mcrae did an excellent job on removing my cyst. He was very calm and explained everything thats happening on my surgery. I was nervous but with him explaining everything I felt really secured that everything will be alright. And even for after care he was explaining it to me making sure that I understand everything. Thank you Dr. Mcrae!

    May 22, 2023
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. McRae was great!

    May 20, 2023
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Wonderful caring doctor, explains everything and very gentle with my procedure I had, I honestly had no pain! He is very knowledgeable , so happy he is my doctor!

    May 13, 2023
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    I would recommend Dr. Mcrae to anyone the needs an ENT

    May 12, 2023
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr McRae is the best doctor. He is gentle and explains everything he is doing,

    May 07, 2023
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr McRae is in the business of caring. He puts his patients at ease with his extensive knowledge of his ENT Specialty. He is also well respected by his peers.

    April 30, 2023
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr McRae is professional, caring and supportive.

    April 29, 2023
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    He was very kind and seemed to care about my pain. He was running late but that was ok. He has to spend time taking care of patients. I know I will get the same. Thank you!

  • Bryan R. McRae, M.D., is a specialist in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. Along with the treatment of common conditions in adults and children (tonsillectomy, hearing loss, facial trauma repair, etc.), Dr. McRae has interests and training in a wide range of ear, nose, and throat disorders, including laryngology and vocal lesions, nasal airway surgery, and sinus surgery. He is one of the Otolaryngology surgeons for the HHT team (Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia), a University of Utah referral center for specialized treatment of HHT, a unique genetic disorder. Research experience includes years of full-time NIH-T32 training in laryngeal reinnervation, vocal fold paralysis, artificial tracheas, and related efforts. Current efforts include partnership with the Center for Medical Innovation (CMI), developing new medical and surgical devices across a range of medical disciplines. He serves as clinical mentor for multiple university BioDesign and BioInnovate student teams within the Biomedical Engineering (BME) medical device development educational programs, with multiple prior teams having won awards at the annual Bench to Bedside competitions. Dr. McRae is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) and is involved in local and national committees. He speaks Mandarin Chinese fluently and actively participates in humanitarian service, including past surgical trips to Kenya, China, and Indonesia.

    Dr. McRae is a native of Bountiful, Utah, and in his free time, he enjoys many outdoor activities with his wife and family. He also enjoys piano and choral music.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Otolaryngology -Primary
    Board Certification
    American Board of Otolaryngology

    Education history

    Research Fellow Neurolaryngology Laboratory - Indiana University School of Medicine Postdoctoral Research Fellow
    Peking Union Medical College Clerkship
    Residency Otolaryngology - Indiana University School of Medicine Resident
    Medicine - University of Michigan Medical School M.D.
    Undergraduate Majors: Biochemistry, International Studies (Global Economy); Minor: Asian Studies - Brigham Young University B.S., B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Brant-Zawadzki GM, Ockerse P, Brunson JR, Smith JL, McRae BR, Fonnesbeck A, Ledyard H, Ruechel A, Fassl BA (2021). An Aerosol Containment and Filtration Tent for Intubation During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Surg Innov, 28(2), 28-30.
    2. Prussin AJ, Babajanian E, Error M, Grimmer JF, Ku J, McRae BR, Meier J, Thiesset H, Skirko JR (2020). Radiofrequency Ablation vs Electrocautery Blinded Randomized Trial: Impact on Clinically Meaningful Outcomes. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 164(6), 1186-92.
    3. Thomson RS Molin NL Whitehead KJ Ashby S Johnson L Ward PD McRae BR Wilson KF McDonald J (2018). The effects of nasal closure on quality of life in patients with Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia. Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol, 3(3), 178-81.
    4. Halum SL, Bijangi-Vishehsaraei K, Saadatzadeh MR, McRae BR (2013). Differences in laryngeal neurotrophic factor gene expression after recurrent laryngeal nerve and vagus nerve injuries. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol, 122(10), 653-63.
    5. Halum SL, McRae B, Bijangi-Vishehsaraei K, Hiatt K (2012). Neurotrophic factor-secreting autologous muscle stem cell therapy for the treatment of laryngeal denervation injury. Laryngoscope, 122(11), 2482-96. (Read full article)
    6. Schilt PN, Musunuru S, Kokoska M, McRae B, ONeill D, Halum SL (2012). The effect of cartilaginous reinforcing sutures on initial tracheal anastomotic strength: a cadaver study. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 147(4), 722-5. (Read full article)
    7. McRae BR, Shew M, Aaron GP, Bijangi-Vishehsaraei K, Halum SL (2012). A rapid, novel model of culturing cranial nerve X-derived motoneurons for screening trophic factor outgrowth response. Neurol Res, 34(6), 564-75. (Read full article)
    8. Schilt PN, McRae BR, Akkus O, Cordes SR, Halum SL (2010). An experimental model to investigate initial tracheal anastomosis strength. Laryngoscope, 120(6), 1125-8. (Read full article)
    9. McRae BR, Kincaid JC, Illing EA, Hiatt KK, Hawkins JF, Halum SL (2009). Local neurotoxins for prevention of laryngeal synkinesis after recurrent laryngeal nerve injury. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol, 118(12), 887-93. (Read full article)
    10. Halum SL, Sycamore DL, McRae BR (2009). A new treatment option for laryngeal sensory neuropathy. Laryngoscope, 119(9), 1844-7. (Read full article)
    11. Mitchell JR, McRae BR, Halum SL (2009). Localization of the muscular process for arytenoid adduction surgery. Laryngoscope, 119(4), 631-4. (Read full article)

    Review

    1. McRae BR, Halum SL (2010). Stem cell therapies for laryngeal tissue engineering: A review. [Review]. Otorinolaringologia, 60, 93-100.

    Patent

    1. Derek Dunford, Dalton Latimer, Camille Howes, Bryan McRae (2023). Remote stethoscope.
    2. Nicholas Witham, Tarek Marrouche, Allison Kachel, Bryan McRae (2022). Otoscope. U.S. Patent No. US2022/0095907 A1. Washington, D.C.:U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
    3. Nicholas Witham, Tarek Marrouche, Allison Kachel, Bryan McRae (2021). Otoscope. U.S. Patent No. EPO European Patent Office 20784490.3. Washington, D.C.:U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
    4. Nicholas Witham, Tarek Marrouche, Allison Kachel, Bryan McRae (2021). Otoscope. U.S. Patent No. Canadian patent 3,135,983. Washington, D.C.:U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
    5. Bryan McRae, Jared Smith (2021). Aerosol-reducing vacuum facemask. U.S. Patent No. 17/400,008. Washington, D.C.:U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
    6. Bryan McRae, Jared Smith (2020). Aerosol-reducing vacuum facemask. U.S. Patent No. 63/064,226. Washington, D.C.:U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
    7. Nicholas Witham, Tarek Marrouche, Allison Kachel, Bryan McRae (2020). Otoscope. U.S. Patent No. PCT/US2020/026785. Washington, D.C.:U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
    8. Nicholas Witham, Tarek Marrouche, Allison Kachel, Bryan McRae (2019). Otoscope. U.S. Patent No. 62/829,955. Washington, D.C.:U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
    9. Stuart Loertscher, Bryan McRae, Tylar Pruiksma, Jane Saviers-Steiger (2018). Tonsil/Oropharynx Exposure and Visualization Device.
    10. Bryan R. McRae, Edward G. Alston, ChaiDee W. Brown, Scott Anjewierden, Breanna Brewster, Elizabeth Denise. Howell, John Lackey (2016). Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage Clamp.
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