Bryan R. McRae,
MD
Languages Spoken: English, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish
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, chronic ear disease, thyroid tumors, salivary disease, 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. He also participates enthusiastically in developing innovative new medical and surgical devices, including mentorship of multiple university BioDesign teams with the Bioengineering undergraduate program. 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.
Clinical Locations
801-213-4500
Otolaryngology/ENT, Area E
801-587-8368
Fax: (801) 585-2500
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Surgery
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Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
| 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
4.8/ 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
4.5/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.8/ 5
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
UofU Patient
March 29, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Treated like family
UofU Patient
March 27, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr and Aaidtsnt were amazing
UofU Patient
February 27, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Always good and professional
UofU Patient
February 27, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
I like my doctor how he unfor me Ohio for me everything about my sickness E sickness and I like his advices hes very cooperative
UofU Patient
October 12, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr McRae is always so thorough in his explanation. He is caring and logical which I appreciate in a physician.
UofU Patient
October 05, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
August 09, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
The provider was very kind, however some of the information he told me about surgery scheduling was incorrect.
UofU Patient
July 26, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Very knowledgeable, thorough, and listened to my questions/concerns.
UofU Patient
July 19, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
There aren't enough superlatives to describe Dr. McRae! He has always been professional and knowledgeable about my disorder.
UofU Patient
July 11, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Mcrae was great, he spent as much time as necessary to explain procedure and post it treatment.
UofU Patient
June 13, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
I tell you what, if every specialty clinic could offer service like this, you wouldn't even need a press ganey score
UofU Patient
June 13, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
he was very helpfull explaining evry thing
UofU Patient
March 28, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
TOOK VERY GOOD CARE OF ME
UofU Patient
March 09, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
I don't think the doctor read through the patient questionnaire before seeing me.
UofU Patient
February 28, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
The doctor I worked with gave me one of the best, if not THE best experiences I've ever had. He was professional, but personable. He showed care for what I was going through, and provided a quick and effective solution, showing he is very knowledgeable.
UofU Patient
February 07, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr Mcrae was awesome! I will 100% return and refer others to him! I'm in anatomy class for school and he took the time to show me all the structures he saw within my nose!
UofU Patient
January 31, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
exceptional world class experience by Dr. McRae
UofU Patient
January 29, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr Mcray is awsome
UofU Patient
January 10, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
I love Dr. McRae! He is such a great provider. He is attentive and shares all aspects of your health care with you. I felt really well taken care of at every appointment and at surgery.
UofU Patient
December 22, 2020
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
TREATED VERY WELL
UofU Patient
December 20, 2020
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
I was so impressed with Dr. McRae. He squeezed me into his schedule to answer all of my questions about my tonsillectomy the next day. He did not rush me and gave extremely thorough explanations to all of my questions. He made me feel so much better about having surgery the next day and he also made me feel like there was no pressure if surgery wasn't the answer for me. My mom was also in the room with me at the time and she was so impressed and grateful for Dr. McRae's care.
UofU Patient
December 11, 2020
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
good
UofU Patient
December 08, 2020
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
the overall visit was great I arrived not breathing very good and quite uncomfortable but left breathing great and feeling much better
UofU Patient
November 27, 2020
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
good
UofU Patient
November 24, 2020
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
He was great. He explained in full detail and made sure I was comfortable before moving forward with any procedures.
UofU Patient
November 24, 2020
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. McRae was very gentle with my son and was able to help him.
UofU Patient
October 27, 2020
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr McRae explained all my options and was very thorough.
UofU Patient
October 05, 2020
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
none
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, chronic ear disease, thyroid tumors, salivary disease, 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. He also participates enthusiastically in developing innovative new medical and surgical devices, including mentorship of multiple university BioDesign teams with the Bioengineering undergraduate program. 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.
Academic Locations
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Surgery
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Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery |
| Board Certification | American Board of Otolaryngology |
Education History
| Residency | Indiana University School of Medicine Otolaryngology Resident, 2014 |
| Research Fellow | Indiana University School of Medicine Neurolaryngology Laboratory Postdoctoral Research Fellow, 2010 |
| Clerkship | Peking Union Medical College Clerkship, 2007 |
| Professional Medical | University of Michigan Medical School Medicine M.D., 2007 |
| Undergraduate | Brigham Young University Majors: Biochemistry, International Studies (Global Economy); Minor: Asian Studies B.S., B.A., 2002 |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Halum SL, Sycamore DL, McRae BR (2009). A new treatment option for laryngeal sensory neuropathy. Laryngoscope, 119(9), 1844-7.
- Mitchell JR, McRae BR, Halum SL (2009). Localization of the muscular process for arytenoid adduction surgery. Laryngoscope, 119(4), 631-4.
Review
- McRae BR, Halum SL (2010). Stem cell therapies for laryngeal tissue engineering: A review. [Review]. Otorinolaringologia, 60, 93-100.
Patent
- McRae BR, Anjewierden S, Lackey J, Lackey B, Woods C, Howell E, Alston E (2019). Tonsillectomy hemorrhage clamp.
Global Impact
Education History
| Clerkship | Peking Union Medical College Clerkship |
Service
| 02/08/2013 | Volunteer Physician | Indiana University School of Medicine / Moi Univ. SOM, Eldoret, Kenya. Trained medical students/residents and provided charity surgical care alongside faculty and nursing volunteers from IU SOM. | Kenya |