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Marc Error
( out of 113 reviews )

Marc Error, MD

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

Clinical Locations

University of Utah Hospital

Otolaryngology/ENT, Area E
801-587-8368
  • Dr. Error’s interest encompasses the treatment of all age groups for all disorders of the ear, nose, and throat. He has special interests in the treatment of tumors of the head and neck regions and the surgical treatment of sleep disordered breathing. While well trained in surgical interventions, he believes in conservative treatment to relieve many disease processes. He enjoys teaching patients to understand the disease process so that they can participate more in their own care and make well-informed medical decisions. He prides himself in his effort to understand his patients’ complaints so that he can focus treatments on improving their overall well-being.

    He is interested in the education of future health care providers, and he has conducted research on the education of residents and viral effects on newborn hearing loss.

    Dr. Error enjoys outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, camping, and canyoneering. He has a wonderful wife and a son with whom he likes to spend as much time as possible. He is fluent in Spanish.

    Board Certification

    American Board of Otolaryngology

    Patient Rating

    5.0 /5
    ( out of 113 reviews )

    The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.

    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

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    Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    August 17, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Very thoughtful and thorough

    August 11, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Error was very kind and direct in explaining the procedure and possible outcomes. He put a lot of my concerns at ease, to the point were I was not worried about my surgery at all.

    August 11, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Error was helpful and caring.

    August 03, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr Error is very professional

    May 24, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Amazingly professional and talented

    May 18, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Error was very attentive to how I was feeling throughout the procedure, and gave me clear explanations and answers to my questions. He has always been so kind and respectful.

    May 11, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Error was kind and thorough in is process of examination. He answered all questions or explained things well as he proceeded with the exam. It was reassuring and well worth the drive and time.

    May 11, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Such a kind and caring doctor.

    May 10, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    ***** Would shop here again

  • Dr. Error’s interest encompasses the treatment of all age groups for all disorders of the ear, nose, and throat. He has special interests in the treatment of tumors of the head and neck regions and the surgical treatment of sleep disordered breathing. While well trained in surgical interventions, he believes in conservative treatment to relieve many disease processes. He enjoys teaching patients to understand the disease process so that they can participate more in their own care and make well-informed medical decisions. He prides himself in his effort to understand his patients’ complaints so that he can focus treatments on improving their overall well-being.

    He is interested in the education of future health care providers, and he has conducted research on the education of residents and viral effects on newborn hearing loss.

    Dr. Error enjoys outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, camping, and canyoneering. He has a wonderful wife and a son with whom he likes to spend as much time as possible. He is fluent in Spanish.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Otolaryngology -Primary
    Board Certification
    American Board of Otolaryngology

    Education history

    Residency Otolaryngology- Head & Neck Surgery - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Medicine - University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (OUCOM) M.D.
    Undergraduate Business Management - Brigham Young University B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Gill A, Menjivar D, Shipman P, Sumsion J, Error M, Alt J (2023). Healthcare provider feedback improves outpatient E/M billing and coding in otolaryngology clinics. OTO Open, 7(1).
    2. Gill AS, Kaur K, Shipman P, Sumsion J, Error M, Kelly K, Alt JA (2021). Nasal endoscopy, room filtration, and aerosol concentrations during live outpatient encounters: a prospective, case-control study. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol, 12(1), 71-82. (Read full article)
    3. Gill AS, Oakley G, Error M, Kelly K, Orlandi R, Alt JA (2021). Optimizing clinical productivity in the otolaryngology clinic during the COVID-19 pandemic. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol, 11(7), 1121-1123. (Read full article)
    4. Prussin AJ, Babajanian E, Error M, Grimmer JF, Ku J, McRae B, 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), 194599820964737. (Read full article)
    5. Error M, Ashby S, Orlandi RR, Alt JA (2017). Single-Blinded Prospective Implementation of a Preoperative Imaging Checklist for Endoscopic Sinus Surgery. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 158(1), 177-180. (Read full article)
    6. Collett T, Error ME, Shelton C (2013). Squamous cell carcinoma of the tympanic membrane. Otol Neurotol, 34(8), e115-6. (Read full article)
    7. Error ME, Wilson KF, Ward PD, Gale DC, Meier JD (2013). Assessment of otolaryngic knowledge in primary care residents. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 148(3), 420-4. (Read full article)
    8. Park AH, Mann D, Error ME, Miller M, Firpo MA, Wang Y, Alder SC, Schleiss MR (2013). Comparative analysis of detection methods for congenital cytomegalovirus infection in a Guinea pig model. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 139(1), 82-6. (Read full article)

    Book Chapter

    1. Error M, Meier J (2012). Oropharyngeal trauma. In Pediatric Otolaryngology Textbook. Thieme Medical Publishers.

    Case Report

    1. Oakley GM, Wiggins RH 3rd, Error ME, Meier JD (2013). Radiology quiz case 2. Concha bullosa mucopyocele. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 139(4), 421-2. (Read full article)

    Abstract

    1. Hunter BN, Error M, Yueh B, Janus SC, Moore CM, Bolk KG, Crosby DL, Sharma A (2019). Impact of Otolaryngology PGY-1 Curriculum Changes on Resident Operative Experience, Abstract, COSM, Austin, TX. [Abstract].
    2. Williams B, Drake D, Sansom K, Error M (2015). How does the anatomy of the lingual artery limit base of tongue reduction for obstructive sleep apnea? A retrospective review of a large cohort using CT angiograms of the neck. [Abstract]. 73(9), E58-E59.
    3. Orb Q, Wilson K, Meier J, Error M, Johnson S, Ward P (2014). Improving Patient Satisfaction in the Outpatient Otolaryngology Clinic [Abstract]. Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, 151, 29.