Quinn T. Orb
( out of 59 reviews )

Quinn T. Orb, MD

Languages spoken: English, French, Spanish

Clinical Locations

Primary Children's Hospital

Pediatric ENT Clinic
Salt Lake City
801-662-1000

  • Quinn Orb, MD, is an Assistant Professor within the Division of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Utah. An Idaho native, Dr. Orb received his undergraduate degree in Spanish and French from Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. After living in the Northeast for a few years, he moved to Utah to attend University of Utah for both medical school and residency. Dr. Orb completed his fellowship training in Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology at the University of Utah & Primary Children’s Hospital.

    Dr. Orb met his wife, Kate, at college and eventually convinced her to move to Utah. Their two daughters were born here and they are ecstatic to have the opportunity to live and work in the area they enjoy so much. Dr. Orb and his family spend their time taking advantage of everything that the Wasatch Front has to offer.

    Dr. Orb’s clinical interests in pediatric otolaryngology include:

    • Pediatric sinus disease

    • Microtia and congenital ear deformities

    • Obstructive sleep apnea

    Dr. Orb’s research interests include:

    • Sialorrhea

    • Microtia

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    National Board of Medical Examiners

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 59 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    January 09, 2024
    RIVERTON CLINICS

    He explained the situation and what to expect post surgery clear. Helped my daughter at ease because she was nervous about the procedure. Excellent care by Dr. Orb!

    November 21, 2023
    EXTERNAL SITE

    Very thoughtful and listened to concerns. Gave advice without being at all pushy.

    August 24, 2023
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    Dr. Orb has excellent bedside manner and our 16 month old felt completely comfortable with him. He was also very thorough in his examination and explanations. Thank you for listening to our concerns. Would recommend him to family and friends.

    August 19, 2023
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    My son has ear tube put in! Dr. Orb, reassured him that everything will be okay we seen Dr. orb once the tubes were ready to come out my son was so nervous but Orb explained everything to my son and I what he was doing and my son has a stuff animal that goes to every dr App with him and the dr even showed him what he was going to do on the Dino! 10/10 Going always recommend him for An ENT DR !! THANK YOU SO MUCH Dr. Orb!

    August 12, 2023
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    He's wonderful with all my kids and is ready to talk to and understand!

    August 12, 2023
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    Muy bueno

    July 14, 2023
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    Muy atento y presto para explicar y escuchar al paciente

    May 18, 2023
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    I will definitely be taking my son to see Dr. Orb for all of his ENT needs.

    May 15, 2023
    PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

    Dr Orb is a great provider who really cares about his patients outcome.

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  • Quinn Orb, MD, is an Assistant Professor within the Division of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Utah. An Idaho native, Dr. Orb received his undergraduate degree in Spanish and French from Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. After living in the Northeast for a few years, he moved to Utah to attend University of Utah for both medical school and residency. Dr. Orb completed his fellowship training in Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology at the University of Utah & Primary Children’s Hospital.

    Dr. Orb met his wife, Kate, at college and eventually convinced her to move to Utah. Their two daughters were born here and they are ecstatic to have the opportunity to live and work in the area they enjoy so much. Dr. Orb and his family spend their time taking advantage of everything that the Wasatch Front has to offer.

    Dr. Orb’s clinical interests in pediatric otolaryngology include:

    • Pediatric sinus disease

    • Microtia and congenital ear deformities

    • Obstructive sleep apnea

    Dr. Orb’s research interests include:

    • Sialorrhea

    • Microtia

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Otolaryngology -Primary
    Board Certification
    National Board of Medical Examiners

    Education history

    Fellowship Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology - University of Utah, Primary Children's Hospital Fellow
    Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery - University of Utah School of Medicine Chief Resident
    Residency Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine M.D.
    Certification Pre-Medical Certificate - Bennington College Postbaccalaureate Studies
    Romance Languages (Spanish and French) - Dartmouth College B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Orb Q, Pulsipher A, Smith KA, Ashby S, Alt JA (2019). Correlation between systemic inflammatory response and quality of life in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol, 9(5), 458-465. (Read full article)
    2. Orb Q, Rezaie A, Furst S, Meier JD, Park AH (2019). Using anxiolytics in a pediatric otolaryngology clinic to avoid the operating room. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol, 120, 73-77. (Read full article)
    3. Monroe MM, Hashibe M, Orb Q, Alt J, Buchmann L, Hunt J, Cannon-Albright LA (2017). Familial clustering of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma in the Utah population. Head Neck, 40(2), 384-393. (Read full article)
    4. Orb Q, Orlandi RR, Alt JA (2017). Sleep dysfunction and its association to chronic rhinosinusitis: Updated review. Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol, 2(2), 46-52. (Read full article)
    5. Alt JA, Orb Q, Orlandi RR (2016). The role of sinus surgery in sleep outcomes. Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 25(1), 47-53. (Read full article)
    6. Orb Q, Curtin K, Oakley GM, Wong J, Meier J, Orlandi RR, Alt JA (2015). Familial risk of pediatric chronic rhinosinusitis. Laryngoscope, 126(3), 739-45. (Read full article)
    7. Orb Q, Mace JC, DeConde AS, Steele TO, Cox ST, Smith TL, Alt JA (2015). Patients electing medical vs surgical treatment: emotional domain of the Rhinosinusitis Disability Index associates with treatment selection. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol, 6(3), 315-21. (Read full article)
    8. Alt JA, Qin X, Pulsipher A, Orb Q, Orlandi RR, Zhang J, Schults A, Jia W, Presson AP, Prestwich GD, Oottamasathien S (2015). Topical cathelicidin (LL-37) an innate immune peptide induces acute olfactory epithelium inflammation in a mouse model. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol, 5(12), 1141-50. (Read full article)
    9. Oakley GM, Curtin K, Orb Q, Schaefer C, Orlandi RR, Alt JA (2015). Familial risk of chronic rhinosinusitis with and without nasal polyposis: genetics or environment. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol, 5(4), 276-82. (Read full article)
    10. Orb Q, Millsop JW, Harris K, Powell D (2014). Prevalence and interest in the practice of scratch testing for contact urticaria: a survey of the American contact dermatitis society members. Dermatitis, 25(6), 366-9. (Read full article)

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