Sarah M. Drejet,
MD
Languages Spoken: Danish
Sarah Drejet, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery within the Division of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Utah.
Dr. Drejet completed her fellowship training in Head and Neck and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery under the instruction of Dr. James Netterville at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. She completed her residency in Otolaryngology at Indiana University. Through her training, she has benefited from having passionate and supportive mentors and is excited to continue that tradition. She performs the breadth of head and neck surgical operations and has a strong interest in global health. She previously provided surgical support to hospitals in Africa and is now looking to establish international connections that will ultimately lead to programs training and supporting surgeons abroad.
She obtained an undergraduate degree in Integrative Biology from the University of California at Berkeley and went on to medical school at Jefferson Medical College (now Sidney Kimmel Medical College) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Drejet’s Clinical interests in Head & Neck Surgery include:
• Cancers of the oral cavity, oropharynx, and larynx
• Microvascular reconstructive surgery
• Endocrine surgery
• Advanced skin cancers
• Transoral robotic surgery
• Salivary gland tumors
• Skull base surgery
Dr. Drejet’s research interests related to head and neck cancer include:
• Functional and Quality of life Outcomes
• Ethics and methods of informed consent
• Access and causes of delays in care
Clinical Locations
Clinic 1A, Head & Neck
801-585-0193
Fax: (801) 585-7288
Primary Children's Hospital
Pediatric ENT ClinicOtolaryngology/ENT, Area E
Veterans Administration Medical Center
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 - Head and Neck Surgery |
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
4.9/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.6/ 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
October 07, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr Drejet is the very best! I love her!!!
UofU Patient
September 30, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
A very informative and comforting experience thank you and your team
UofU Patient
September 15, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Great job
UofU Patient
July 13, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Having already met with Dr Cannon, and knowing that Dr Drejet was doing the other half of my procedure, this appt did not go as expected. First, I was shocked to learn that Dr Drejet was doing the reconstruction portion and Dr Cannon the resection portion. I may be wrong but all my notes and recollections were the opposite.Having already researched options (on my own) and met with doctors from multiple hospitals nationwide, I was extremely surprised and actually knocked somewhat off balance by Dr Drejet talking about all the options again, 3 days before surgery. In my mind, I had already aired out all the possibilities with Dr Cannon and other providers, and he (Dr C) and I had a treatment/surgery plan. I know Dr Drejet meant well, but it was ultimately upsetting to me to have her make suggestions outside of a set treatment plan less than 72 hours before scheduled surgery. It would have been a better patient experience for me if Dr C and Dr D had pre-aligned on everything and had a united front. I did not like calling everything into question (radial vs fibular flab? Why do you WANT a flap? Etc.) so close to surgery. Had already waited several weeks to HAVE the surgery in the first place and was anxious to get it over with.
UofU Patient
February 17, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Excellent
UofU Patient
December 30, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Outstanding
UofU Patient
December 09, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Drejet was wonderful. She tried to learn the blood that the treatment option was only really surgery... But I was already aware, as I had done my research.
UofU Patient
November 13, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr Drejet is wonderful. She is very knowledgeable and caring. She takes time to explain everything and is straightforward. I feel lucky that I was able to have her as my surgeon.
UofU Patient
October 31, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
I absolutely love Dr. Drejit! She's Brilliant!
UofU Patient
October 30, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
I hate for anyone to have cancer but I let everyone know that this is the only place they should be going. Before my daughter worked here I went somewhere else and the care was not good. This is wonderful.
UofU Patient
October 30, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. DREJET explained the procedure but also had great confidence and encouragement about the success of it all. Gave the options of what might need to be done until she was into the surgery and then that what she saw would be done and completed with skill and experience
UofU Patient
September 16, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Appreciate the thoroughness and explanation of the complications she has to deal with. Not one to be hurry up and get it done. I didn't feel like a number compared to what I've experienced in the past.
UofU Patient
August 21, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
I left feeling content with the plans she/we had discussed and left feeling like a new man.
UofU Patient
August 20, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Sarah Drejet is a wonderful physician. She is kind, competent and spent time to make sure I was comfortable and felt well cared for.
UofU Patient
August 20, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
I wouldn't go to any other place but Huntsman
Sarah Drejet, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery within the Division of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Utah.
Dr. Drejet completed her fellowship training in Head and Neck and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery under the instruction of Dr. James Netterville at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. She completed her residency in Otolaryngology at Indiana University. Through her training, she has benefited from having passionate and supportive mentors and is excited to continue that tradition. She performs the breadth of head and neck surgical operations and has a strong interest in global health. She previously provided surgical support to hospitals in Africa and is now looking to establish international connections that will ultimately lead to programs training and supporting surgeons abroad.
She obtained an undergraduate degree in Integrative Biology from the University of California at Berkeley and went on to medical school at Jefferson Medical College (now Sidney Kimmel Medical College) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Drejet’s Clinical interests in Head & Neck Surgery include:
• Cancers of the oral cavity, oropharynx, and larynx
• Microvascular reconstructive surgery
• Endocrine surgery
• Advanced skin cancers
• Transoral robotic surgery
• Salivary gland tumors
• Skull base surgery
Dr. Drejet’s research interests related to head and neck cancer include:
• Functional and Quality of life Outcomes
• Ethics and methods of informed consent
• Access and causes of delays in care
Academic Locations
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Surgery
-
Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery |
| Board Certification | American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery |
Education History
| Fellowship | Vanderbilt University Medical Center Head and Neck Surgery—Microvascular Reconstruction Fellow, 2020 |
| Residency | Indiana University Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Resident, 2019 |
| Professional Medical | Jefferson Medical College Medicine M.D., 2014 |
| Undergraduate | University of California, Berkeley Integrative Biology B.A., 2009 |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Brown BL, Asante T, Welch HR, Sandelski MM, Drejet SM, Shah K, Runge EM, Shipchandler TZ, Jones KJ, Walker CL (2018). Functional and Anatomical Outcomes of Facial Nerve Injury With Application of Polyethylene Glycol in a Rat Model. JAMA Facial Plast Surg, 21(1), 61-68.
- Ngouajio AL, Drejet SM, Phillips DR, Summerlin DJ, Dahl JP (2017). A systematic review including an additional pediatric case report: Pediatric cases of mammary analogue secretory carcinoma. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol, 100, 187-193.
- Drejet S, Halum S, Brigger M, Skopelja E, Parker NP (2017). A Systematic Review. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 156(3), 435-441.
- Luginbuhl A, Baker A, Curry J, Drejet S, Miller M, Cognetti D (2014). Preoperative cephalometric analysis to predict transoral robotic surgery exposure. J Robot Surg, 8(4), 313-7.