
Languages Spoken: English
Dr. Orlandi is the most experienced of only a few fellowship-trained nasal and sinus specialists in the intermountain West. In 1998 he completed his training as a “rhinologist”, focused on the treatment of complex problems of the nose, sinuses, and anterior skull base (the area between the sinuses and the brain). He served as President of the American Rhinologic Society in 2017-18 and is the is the principal author of the International Consensus Statement on Rhinosinusitis, published in early 2016, as well as co-author of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery’s clinical practice guideline on adult sinusitis.
He is a tenured Professor of Surgery as well as an adjunct associate professor of Neurosurgery, teaching medical students, residents, and fellows. Dr. Orlandi also serves as University of Utah Health's Chief Medical Officer of Ambulatory Health.
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. Following two years on the faculty at the University of Michigan, he returned to Utah in 2000
He has been a principal investigator on a grant from the National Institute of Bioengineering and Biomedical Imaging concerning sinus wound healing modifiers. He formerly chaired the research grant review section for the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy Foundation. He serves as a reviewer for all major scientific journals in otolaryngology – head and neck surgery.
He has lectured throughout the United States and in Europe, Africa, Asia and South America on a wide range of sinus and nasal topics and is the author of over 100 journal articles and book chapters. He has been married for over 25 years and has three great kids. He enjoys biking (both road and mountain), and skiing.
Clinical Locations
801-581-7515
Otolaryngology/ENT, Area E
801-587-8368
Specialties
Board Certification and Academic Information
Academic Departments | Surgery
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Professor Neurosurgery - Adjunct Associate Professor |
Academic Divisions | Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery |
Board Certification | American Board of Otolaryngology |
Patient Rating
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider 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 care provider
4.9/ 5

Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.8/ 5

Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.8/ 5

Wait time at clinic
4.6/ 5

Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.9/ 5

Patient Comments
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UofU Patient
February 25, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
They were the best very impressed with everything
UofU Patient
February 12, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Orlandi has literally changed my life! He was handed a horrible situation made by other providers here in Grand Junction and successfully helped me through and heal from what I thought was a hopeless situation
UofU Patient
January 16, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. ORLANDI IS AMAZING. I WOUPD RECOEND HIM TO ANYONE NEEDING A SIMILAR TREATMENT. A GREAT EXPERIENCE TO A DIFFICULT TIME FOR US WITH A FANTASTIC OUTCOME. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK.
UofU Patient
December 04, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Orlandi and his staff are fantastic to work with
UofU Patient
November 26, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Orlandi is a god send for me! After extremely poor care by 2 different docs here in grand junction he has turned my life around making me better
UofU Patient
November 02, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
This surgery has helped me so much, I'm 67 and I really appreciate everyone and everything that happened to clear my sinus problem. It has been great!
UofU Patient
October 14, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Excellent provider.
UofU Patient
July 30, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Orlandi has given me light at the end of a very dark tunnel he didn't have to fix. He has improved my quality of life and made the excruciating pain disappear!
UofU Patient
June 10, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I was so impressed with Dr. Orlandi and everyone on his staff. I can only think of what a good experience I had and the outcome has helped improve my health.
UofU Patient
June 07, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
My experiences with Dr. Orlandi and his staff have been great.
UofU Patient
May 30, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. was very informative, caring and attentive. Answered my many questions and talked of a plan forward to treat my condition
UofU Patient
May 28, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Orlandi his resident, MA and scribe were super nice, caring, understanding and listened! They even took my disgust with the description of my issue to heart and made sure they did not describe with that word! I was floored to see how caring and nice the entire staff was with myself and my mother. Dr. Orlandi's knowledge and willingness to address my issue, correct it and make sure it does not happen again with an extensive care plan is something I never thought I would actually see in the medical community. Dr. Orlandi and his staff took a huge weight off my shoulders and gave my hope and sight of the light at the end of the tunnel!!
UofU Patient
April 02, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr Orlandi was awesome!
UofU Patient
February 06, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Really appreciated the communication.
UofU Patient
November 16, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Doctor Orlandi is a fantastic physician. He is a hero in my eyes.
UofU Patient
November 16, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I am beyond thrilled to find Dr. Orlandi! He is absolutely brilliant! I have been through three surgeries and was still experiencing problems. He told me more about me issues in twenty minutes than any other ENT Specialist did in twenty years! He was able to diagnose my issues and project a plan forward. I look forward to working with Dr. Orlandi and his team!
UofU Patient
November 13, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
great experience
UofU Patient
August 21, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
my procedure went perfectly
Dr. Orlandi is the most experienced of only a few fellowship-trained nasal and sinus specialists in the intermountain West. In 1998 he completed his training as a “rhinologist”, focused on the treatment of complex problems of the nose, sinuses, and anterior skull base (the area between the sinuses and the brain). He served as President of the American Rhinologic Society in 2017-18 and is the is the principal author of the International Consensus Statement on Rhinosinusitis, published in early 2016, as well as co-author of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery’s clinical practice guideline on adult sinusitis.
He is a tenured Professor of Surgery as well as an adjunct associate professor of Neurosurgery, teaching medical students, residents, and fellows. Dr. Orlandi also serves as University of Utah Health's Chief Medical Officer of Ambulatory Health.
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. Following two years on the faculty at the University of Michigan, he returned to Utah in 2000
He has been a principal investigator on a grant from the National Institute of Bioengineering and Biomedical Imaging concerning sinus wound healing modifiers. He formerly chaired the research grant review section for the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy Foundation. He serves as a reviewer for all major scientific journals in otolaryngology – head and neck surgery.
He has lectured throughout the United States and in Europe, Africa, Asia and South America on a wide range of sinus and nasal topics and is the author of over 100 journal articles and book chapters. He has been married for over 25 years and has three great kids. He enjoys biking (both road and mountain), and skiing.
Academic Locations
Board Certification and Academic Information
Academic Departments | Surgery
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Professor Neurosurgery - Adjunct Associate Professor |
Academic Divisions | Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery |
Board Certification | American Board of Otolaryngology |
Research Interests
- Molecular Biology of Chronic Sinusitis
- Computerized Image Guidance Use in Sinus and Anterior Skull Base Surgery
- Systematic Reviews in Sinusitis
Education History
Post Graduate Training | University of Utah MBA, 2023 |
Other Training | David Eccles School of Business Leadership Development , 2008 |
Other Training | Daiichi Clinical Scholars Course Research Methodology , 2002 |
Fellowship | University of Pennsylvania Rhinology and Sinus Surgery Fellow, 1998 |
Residency | UCLA Medical Center Otolaryngology Resident, 1997 |
Internship | UCLA Medical Center General Surgery Intern, 1993 |
Professional Medical | New York University Medical Center Medicine M.D., 1991 |
Undergraduate | University of Utah Biology B.S., 1987 |
Other Training | David Eccles School of Business, University of Utah Physician Leader/Health Sciences Leader Lean Education Program , |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Orlandi R (2022). Reply to "EDS-FLU: An important step in appropriate medical therapy for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps". Int Forum Allergy Rhinol.
- Smith KA, Gill AS, Beswick DM, Meeks H, Oakley GM, Yim M, Curtin K, Orlandi RR, Alt JA (2021). Cystic Fibrosis Increases Long-Term Revision Rates of Endoscopic Sinus Surgery in Patients With Comorbid Chronic Rhinosinusitis. Am J Rhinol Allergy, 36(2), 222-228.
- Fokkens WJ, Lund V, Luong AU, Orlandi RR (2022). A Comparison of International Guidelines for Rhinosinusitis. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract.
- Gill AS, Ashby S, Oakley GM, Steele TO, Menjivar D, Orlandi RR, Alt JA (2021). Comorbidities Known to Affect Physical Function Negatively Impact Baseline Health-Related Quality-of-Life in Patients With Chronic Rhinosinusitis. Am J Rhinol Allergy, 36(1), 25-32.
- Oakley GM, Smith KA, Ashby S, Orlandi RR, Alt JA (2021). Sleep Dysfunction is an Independent Predictor of Productivity Losses in Patients with Chronic Rhinosinusitis. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol, 130(12), 1332-1339.
- Yim MT, Orlandi RR, Oakley GM, Alt JA (2021). The Sinonasal Outcome Test (SNOT-22) Is a Poor Diagnostic Tool for Chronic Rhinosinusitis. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol, 130(11), 1220-1227.
- Halderman AA, Rao A, Desai-Markowski S, Yang A, Luong AU, OBrien E, Gray ST, Lal D, Lin SY, Orlandi R, Wise SK (2021). Gender and authorship trends in rhinology, allergy, and skull-base literature from 2008 to 2018. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol, 11(9), 1336-1346.
- 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.
- Gill AS, Pulsipher A, Sumsion JS, Oakley GM, Leclair LW, Howe H, Orlandi RR, Alt JA (2021). Transcriptional Changes in Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Asthma Favor a Type 2 Molecular Endotype Independent of Polyp Status. J Asthma Allergy, 14, 405-413.
- Okoye NC, Barker AP, Curtis K, Orlandi RR, Snavely EA, Wright C, Hanson KE, Pearson LN (2021). Performance Characteristics of BinaxNOW COVID-19 Antigen Card for Screening Asymptomatic Individuals in a University Setting. J Clin Microbiol, 59(4).
- Hanson KE, Barker AP, Hillyard DR, Gilmore N, Barrett JW, Orlandi RR, Shakir SM (2020). Self-Collected Anterior Nasal and Saliva Specimens versus Health Care Worker-Collected Nasopharyngeal Swabs for the Molecular Detection of SARS-CoV-2. J Clin Microbiol, 58(11).
- Smith KA, Oakley G, Alt JA, Orlandi RR (2019). An analysis of RUC methodology for determining the RVU valuation of sinus surgery. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol, 9(5), 479-485.
- Smith KA, Orlandi RR, Oakley G, Meeks H, Curtin K, Alt JA (2018). Long-term revision rates for endoscopic sinus surgery. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol, 9(4), 402-408.
- Locketz GD, Brant JD, Adappa ND, Palmer JN, Goldberg AN, Loftus PA, Chandra RK, Bleier BS, Mueller SK, Orlandi RR, Becker M, Dorminy CA, Becker SD, Blasetti M, Becker DG (2018). Postoperative Opioid Use in Sinonasal Surgery. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 160(3), 402-408.
- Alt JA, Orlandi RR, Mace JC, Soler ZM, Smith TL (2018). Does Delaying Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Adversely Impact Quality-of-Life Outcomes? Laryngoscope, 129(2), 303-311.
- Lee JT, DelGaudio J, Orlandi RR (2018). Practice Patterns in Office-Based Rhinology: Survey of the American Rhinologic Society. Am J Rhinol Allergy, 33(1), 26-35.
- Orlandi RR, Kingdom TT, Hwang PH, Smith TL, Alt JA, Baroody FM, Batra PS, Bernal-Sprekelsen M, Bhattacharyya N, Chandra RK, Chiu A, Citardi MJ, Cohen NA, DelGaudio J, Desrosiers M, Dhong HJ, Douglas R, Ferguson B, Fokkens WJ, Georgalas C, Goldberg A, Gosepath J, Hamilos DL, Han JK, Harvey R, Hellings P, Hopkins C, Jankowski R, Javer AR, Kern R, Kountakis S, Kowalski ML, Lane A, Lanza DC, Lebowitz R, Lee HM, Lin SY, Lund V, Luong A, Mann W, Marple BF, McMains KC, Metson R, Naclerio R, Nayak JV, Otori N, Palmer JN, Parikh SR, Passali D, Peters A, Piccirillo J, Poetker DM, Psaltis AJ, Ramadan HH, Ramakrishnan VR, Riechelmann H, Roh HJ, Rudmik L, Sacks R, Schlosser RJ, Senior BA, Sindwani R, Stankiewicz JA, Stewart M, Tan BK, Toskala E, Voegels R, Wang de Y, Weitzel EK, Wise S, Woodworth BA, Wormald PJ, Wright ED, Zhou B, Kennedy DW (2016). International Consensus Statement on Allergy and Rhinology: Rhinosinusitis. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol, 6 Suppl 1, S22-209.
- Rosenfeld RM, Piccirillo JF, Chandrasekhar SS, Brook I, Ashok Kumar K, Kramper M, Orlandi RR, Palmer JN, Patel ZM, Peters A, Walsh SA, Corrigan MD (2015). Clinical practice guideline (update): adult sinusitis. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 152(2 Suppl), S1-S39.
- Hudson S, Orlandi R (2013). Knot-free suture medialization of the middle turbinate. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol, 3(10), 855-6.
- Orlandi RR (2010). A systematic analysis of septal deviation associated with rhinosinusitis. Laryngoscope, 120(8), 1687-95.
- Orlandi RR, Marple BF (2010). The role of fungus in chronic rhinosinusitis. Otolaryngol Clin North Am, 43(3), 531-7, viii.
- Daines SM, Orlandi RR (2010). Inflammatory cytokines in allergy and rhinosinusitis. Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 18(3), 187-90.
- Orlandi RR (1998). Medicare private contracting conundrum. Pa Med, 101(1), 4, 19.
Review
- Yim M, Wormald PJ, Doucet M, Gill A, Kingdom T, Orlandi R, Crum A, Marx D, Alt J (2020). Adjunctive techniques to dacryocystorhinostomy: an evidence-based review with recommendations. [Review]. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol, 11(5), 885-893.
- Orlandi RR, Kingdom TT, Smith TL, Bleier B, DeConde A, Luong AU, Poetker DM, Soler Z, Welch KC, Wise SK, Adappa N, Alt JA, Anselmo-Lima WT, Bachert C, Baroody FM, Batra PS, Bernal-Sprekelsen M, Beswick D, Bhattacharyya N, Chandra RK, Chang EH, Chiu A, Chowdhury N, Citardi MJ, Cohen NA, Conley DB, DelGaudio J, Desrosiers M, Douglas R, Eloy JA, Fokkens WJ, Gray ST, Gudis DA, Hamilos DL, Han JK, Harvey R, Hellings P, Holbrook EH, Hopkins C, Hwang P, Javer AR, Jiang RS, Kennedy D, Kern R, Laidlaw T, Lal D, Lane A, Lee HM, Lee JT, Levy JM, Lin SY, Lund V, McMains KC, Metson R, Mullol J, Naclerio R, Oakley G, Otori N, Palmer JN, Parikh SR, Passali D, Patel Z, Peters A, Philpott C, Psaltis AJ, Ramakrishnan VR, Ramanathan M Jr, Roh HJ, Rudmik L, Sacks R, Schlosser RJ, Sedaghat AR, Senior BA, Sindwani R, Smith K, Snidvongs K, Stewart M, Suh JD, Tan BK, Turner JH, van Drunen CM, Voegels R, Wang Y, Woodworth BA, Wormald PJ, Wright ED, Yan C, Zhang L, Zhou B (2020). International consensus statement on allergy and rhinology: rhinosinusitis 2021. [Review]. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol, 11(3), 213-739.
- Yim MT, Tan BK, Nathan CO, Orlandi RR (2020). What is the Optimal Timing of Computed Tomography Imaging to Objectively Confirm Chronic Rhinosinusitis? [Review]. Laryngoscope, 131(2), 248-249.
- Yim MT, Smith KA, Alt JA, Orlandi RR (2021). The value of endoscopic sinus surgery in chronic rhinosinusitis. [Review]. Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol, 6(1), 58-63.
- Smith KA, Kingdom TT, Gray ST, Poetker DM, Orlandi RR (2020). Drug-eluting implants in chronic rhinosinusitis: an evidence-based review with recommendations. [Review]. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol, 10(7), 856-870.
- Lees KA, Orlandi RR, Oakley G, Alt JA (2020). The Role of Macrolides and Doxycycline in Chronic Rhinosinusitis. [Review]. Immunol Allergy Clin North Am, 40(2), 303-315.
- Yim MT, Orlandi RR (2020). Evolving Rhinology: Understanding the Burden of Chronic Rhinosinusitis Today, Tomorrow, and Beyond. [Review]. Curr Allergy Asthma Rep, 20(3), 7.
- Orlandi R, Hopkins C, Philpott C, Rosenfeld RM (2016). Cochrane Corner: Extracts from The Cochrane Library. [Review]. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 156(3), 397-402.
- Kingdom TT, Orlandi RR (2004). Image-guided surgery of the sinuses: current technology and applications. [Review]. Otolaryngol Clin North Am, 37(2), 381-400.
Case Report
Letter
- Gill AS, Alt JA, Pulsipher A, Smith KA, Subrahmanyam NB, Sumsion JS, Jacob J, Milash BA, Orlandi RR (2022). Topographic distribution of gene expression and sinonasal inflammation in chronic rhinosinusitis without nasal polyposis. [Letter to the editor]. Clin Exp Allergy, 52(5), 719-722.
- Shakir SM, Barker AP, Hillyard DR, Gilmore N, Barrett JW, Orlandi RR, Hanson KE (2020). Combined Self-Collected Anterior Nasal and Oropharyngeal Specimens versus Provider-Collected Nasopharyngeal Swabs for the Detection of SARS-CoV-2. [Letter to the editor]. J Clin Microbiol, 59(1).
Other
- Gill AS, Mace JC, Rimmer R, Ramakrishnan VR, Beswick DM, Soler ZM, Manor J, Orlandi RR, Smith TL, Alt JA (2021). Cumulative comorbidity burden does not worsen outcomes in management of chronic rhinosinusitis. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol (12(1), pp. 28-38). United States.
- Gill AS, Smith KA, Meeks H, Oakley GM, Curtin K, LeClair L, Howe H, Orlandi RR, Alt JA (2021). Asthma increases long-term revision rates of endoscopic sinus surgery in chronic rhinosinusitis with and without nasal polyposis. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol (11(8), pp. 1197-1206). United States.
- Riley CA, Zheng Z, Williams N, Smith TL, Orlandi RR, Tabaee A (2020). Concordance of self-reported practice patterns of American Rhinologic Society members with the International Consensus Statement of Allergy and Rhinology: Rhinosinusitis. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol (10(5), pp. 665-672). United States.
- Fokkens WJ, Lund VJ, Hopkins C, Hellings PW, Kern R, Reitsma S, Toppila-Salmi S, Bernal-Sprekelsen M, Mullol J, Alobid I, Terezinha Anselmo-Lima W, Bachert C, Baroody F, von Buchwald C, Cervin A, Cohen N, Constantinidis J, De Gabory L, Desrosiers M, Diamant Z, Douglas RG, Gevaert PH, Hafner A, Harvey RJ, Joos GF, Kalogjera L, Knill A, Kocks JH, Landis BN, Limpens J, Lebeer S, Lourenco O, Meco C, Matricardi PM, OMahony L, Philpott CM, Ryan D, Schlosser R, Senior B, Smith TL, Teeling T, Tomazic PV, Wang DY, Wang D, Zhang L, Agius AM, Ahlstrom-Emanuelsson C, Alabri R, Albu S, Alhabash S, Aleksic A, Aloulah M, Al-Qudah M, Alsaleh S, Baban MA, Baudoin T, Balvers T, Battaglia P, Bedoya JD, Beule A, Bofares KM, Braverman I, Brozek-Madry E, Richard B, Callejas C, Carrie S, Caulley L, Chussi D, de Corso E, Coste A, El Hadi U, Elfarouk A, Eloy PH, Farrokhi S, Felisati G, Ferrari MD, Fishchuk R, Grayson W, Goncalves PM, Grdinic B, Grgic V, Hamizan AW, Heinichen JV, Husain S, Ping TI, Ivaska J, Jakimovska F, Jovancevic L, Kakande E, Kamel R, Karpischenko S, Kariyawasam HH, Kawauchi H, Kjeldsen A, Klimek L, Krzeski A, Kopacheva Barsova G, Kim SW, Lal D, Letort JJ, Lopatin A, Mahdjoubi A, Mesbahi A, Netkovski J, Nyenbue Tshipukane D, Obando-Valverde A, Okano M, Onerci M, Ong YK, Orlandi R, Otori N, Ouennoughy K, Ozkan M, Peric A, Plzak J, Prokopakis E, Prepageran N, Psaltis A, Pugin B, Raftopulos M, Rombaux P, Riechelmann H, Sahtout S, Sarafoleanu CC, Searyoh K, Rhee CS, Shi J, Shkoukani M, Shukuryan AK, Sicak M, Smyth D, Sindvongs K, Soklic Kosak T, Stjarne P, Sutikno B, Steinsvag S, Tantilipikorn P, Thanaviratananich S, Tran T, Urbancic J, Valiulius A, Vasquez de Aparicio C, Vicheva D, Virkkula PM, Vicente G, Voegels R, Wagenmann MM, Wardani RS, Welge-Lussen A, Witterick I, Wright E, Zabolotniy D, Zsolt B, Zwetsloot CP (2020). European Position Paper on Rhinosinusitis and Nasal Polyps 2020. Rhinology (58(Suppl S29), pp. 1-464). Netherlands.
- Huang WM, Ao SZ, Casjens S, Orlandi R, Zeikus R, Weiss R, Winge D, Fang M (1988). A persistent untranslated sequence within bacteriophage T4 DNA topoisomerase gene 60. Science (239(4843), pp. 1005-12). United States.
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