Sarah M. Drejet
( out of 94 reviews )

Sarah M. Drejet, MD

Languages spoken: Danish

Clinical Locations

Huntsman Cancer Institute - Cancer Hospital South

Clinic 1A, Head and Neck
Salt Lake City
801-585-0193

Primary Children's Hospital

Pediatric ENT Clinic
Salt Lake City
801-662-1000

University of Utah Hospital

Otolaryngology/ENT, Area E
Salt Lake City
801-581-2121

Veterans Administration Medical Center

Salt Lake City

  • 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

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 94 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    February 14, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Dr. Drejet is a great communicator. She explains everything very well. She makes you feel comfortable and tells you exactly what you can expect.

    February 07, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Dr Drejet was very caring and explained thing well to us.

    February 07, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    She was kind and explained everything that will happen in the surgery from her side and what to expect.

    January 25, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Dr. Sara is and has been someone that I can trust. I appreciate the time she took to listen to my concerns. She has made my experience at the UofU hospital a great one.

    January 25, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    I felt very comfortable with Dr. Drejet. She explained all necessary procedures to me and I felt there was hope.

    January 09, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Dr Drejet took the time to get to know me prior to wading into the diagnosis. I felt very comfortable putting my trust in her abilities. I would highly recommend her.

    December 20, 2023
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Dr Drejet is knowledgeable, thorough, compassionate, and provides opportunities for questions throughout the visit. Highly recommend!

    December 13, 2023
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    She is the absolute best doctor I have ever gone to. She has the patient's best interest in mind.

    December 05, 2023
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    A wonderful surgeon and doctor in my opinion.

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  • 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

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Otolaryngology -Primary
    Board Certification
    American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

    Education history

    Fellowship Head and Neck Surgery—Microvascular Reconstruction - Vanderbilt University Medical Center Fellow
    Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery - Indiana University Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - Jefferson Medical College M.D.
    Integrative Biology - University of California, Berkeley B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. 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. (Read full article)
    2. 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. (Read full article)
    3. Drejet S, Halum S, Brigger M, Skopelja E, Parker NP (2017). A Systematic Review. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 156(3), 435-441. (Read full article)
    4. 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. (Read full article)

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