Aaron J. Prussin
( out of 145 reviews )

Aaron J. Prussin, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Farmington Health Center

Farmington
801-213-3200

  • Aaron J. Prussin, MD is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery with the Department of Surgery at the School of Medicine, University of Utah. He is an Otolaryngologist at the Farmington Health Center where he specializes in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery.

    His clinical practice involves treating adult and pediatric patients with disorders of the ear, nose and throat areas. He has extensive experience in medical and surgical management of chronic ear infections, throat/tonsil infections, sleep apnea, sinus disease, nasal obstruction, and tumors of the head and neck area (thyroid, parathyroid, neck and salivary glands).

    Dr. Prussin received his medical degree from the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine and completed his residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Tennessee, in Memphis, Tennessee. Prior to joining the faculty at the University of Utah, Dr. Prussin was in private practice in Blacksburg, Virginia for 20 years.

    Dr. Prussin serves as the Associate Executive Medical Director at the Farmington Health Center.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Otolaryngology
    National Board of Medical Examiners

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 145 reviews )

    The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.

    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

    Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    April 18, 2025
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    I do not recognize the name of this doctor. He has not been part of the team that works with the repair of my hearing assist.

    April 11, 2025
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Prussin is knowledgeable, professional and listens. He is kind and seems genuinely concerned about making sure his recommended treatment is working. I'm so grateful.

    April 10, 2025
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    He is very kind person listens well and explains well includes you in your care

    April 04, 2025
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    Very caring and patient. I never feel rushed.

    March 14, 2025
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    He is very good at walking me through the process of what is going on and needs to be done.

    February 27, 2025
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    I very much enjoyed my interaction with Dr Prussin. I have seen him three times now and each time he was consistent with his care and information.

    February 14, 2025
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    Attentive and not rushed even though he did have other patients waiting

    February 14, 2025
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    I already wrote that he is one of the tops doctors I have had in many years. What a professional with expertise and listening

    November 07, 2024
    FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Prussin is passionate about health care. He takes the time to listen to you and thoroughly explain your options including answering questions.

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  • Aaron J. Prussin, MD is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery with the Department of Surgery at the School of Medicine, University of Utah. He is an Otolaryngologist at the Farmington Health Center where he specializes in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery.

    His clinical practice involves treating adult and pediatric patients with disorders of the ear, nose and throat areas. He has extensive experience in medical and surgical management of chronic ear infections, throat/tonsil infections, sleep apnea, sinus disease, nasal obstruction, and tumors of the head and neck area (thyroid, parathyroid, neck and salivary glands).

    Dr. Prussin received his medical degree from the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine and completed his residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Tennessee, in Memphis, Tennessee. Prior to joining the faculty at the University of Utah, Dr. Prussin was in private practice in Blacksburg, Virginia for 20 years.

    Dr. Prussin serves as the Associate Executive Medical Director at the Farmington Health Center.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery -Associate Professor (Clinical)
    Board Certification
    American Board of Otolaryngology
    National Board of Medical Examiners

    Education history

    Certification Health Science Leadership Development Program - University of Utah Certificate
    Chief Resident Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery - University of Tennessee Health Science Center Administrative Chief Resident
    Residency Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery - University of Tennessee Health Science Center Resident
    Internship/Residency Surgery - Methodist Hospitals of Memphis Intern/Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine M.D.
    Undergraduate Biochemistry - Virginia Tech B.S.
    Undergraduate University of California, Davis

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Ellis J, Park AH, Prussin A (2021). A cost comparison between reusable flexible and disposable laryngoscopes. Am J Otolaryngol, 43(2), 103321. (Read full article)
    2. Prussin AJ, Babajanian E, Error M, Grimmer JF, Ku J, McRae B, 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), 194599820964737. (Read full article)