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Specialties
Patient Rating
5.0
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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 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.
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Pediatrics
-Associate Professor (Clinical) |
|---|---|
| Academic Divisions |
General Pediatrics
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Education history
| Undergraduate | Molecular and Cell Biology, emphasis in Genetics - University of California, Berkeley | B.A. |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Medical | Medicine - University of Vermont College of Medicine | M.D. |
| Residency | Pediatrics - University of Utah School of Medicine | Resident |
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Muniyappa B, Honey G, Yoder BA (2019). Efficacy and Safety of Nasal High-Flow Therapy for Neonatal Transport. Air Med J, 38(4), 298-301.
- Stipelman CH, Stoddard G, Bata K, Muniyappa B, Trepman E, Smith (2019). Home Gun Safety Queries in Well-Child Visits. JAMA pediatrics, 173(12), 1205-1208.
- Smid MC, Allshouse AA, McMillin GA, Nunez K, Cavin T, Worden J, Buchi K, Muniyappa B, Varner MW, Cochran G, Metz T (2022). Umbilical Cord Collection and Drug Testing to Estimate Prenatal Substance Exposure in Utah. Obstetrics and gynecology, 140(2), 153-162.
- Bryan MA, Smid MC, Cheng M, Fortenberry KT, Kenney A, Muniyappa B, Pendergrass D, Gordon AJ, Cochran (2020). Addressing opioid use disorder among rural pregnant and postpartum women: a study protocol. Addiction science & clinical practice, 15(1), 33.
Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast
- Jennifer Goldman-Luthy, MD, MRP, FAAP, Kimberly Stowers, MD, Bhanu Muniyappa, M (2022). Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome. A resources for Physicians and Professionals of the Medical Home Portal website providing evidence-based guidance to clinicians and other professionals about the evaluation and treatment of Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome. Currently being expert reviewed by Camille Fung, MD and Marcela Smid, MD.
Dr. Muniyappa is the BEST physician I've ever met. I wish she was mine ;)She is so thorough in each visit. She listens to our questions/concerns and answers them in a way we can understand. I can tell she truly cares for her patients and my children in particular.
Dr. Muniyappa is a true partner in the health of our children. She has always made us feel important and heard, provides clear and fact based guidance, and has awesome follow through. She is all around excellent and we all love her - kids included!
Dr Muniyappa is the most caring and involved pediatrician. She remembers details between visits and is always willing to help. Couldn't be happier with the care she gives!!
This was our first time seeing Dr Muniyappa & she was really great with my daughter. She helped her relax & have fun in the appointment. Dr Muniyappa listened to my concerns & let us know what she was thinking as well. I really felt listened to & part of my daughter's care plan.
Dr. Muniyappa is incredibly thoughtful, dedicated, and bright. I trust her medical opinion and appreciate her empathic approach to my daughterÕs care.
She has always spoken to our children in an age-appropriate manner, meaning she includes them and us as parents in a very professional, intentional and skilled way. It is a breath of fresh air to have her care for our kids.
Dr. Muniyappa should be the "ideal provider" for the U. She listens to our concerns and has things she wants to go over with us as parents. She is also hilarious which makes appointments enjoyable for everyone in the family!
Fantastic Doctor
Dr muniyappa is the best! She gives us plenty of time to ask questions
Dr. Muniyappa always listens to all of our concerns and gives us explanations and discusses proposed treatment or plan with us. She takes time to answer all of our questions.
This doctor is amazing at explaining things to kids and making them feel important and heard. she is exceptional.
She's fabulous. We love her! My kids always feel safe when she's in the room. She makes them feel heard and important in their health care. I love how she always makes me feel listened to and validates my concerns. She's the best!
Dr. Muniyappa is the best pediatrician our family has experienced, and we feel so grateful to have found her! She is amazing with young children, patient with our questions and gives such clear guidance re: what to do, what to watch for, and under what circumstances she would want to be notified. It really gives peace of mind to the parents of a sick child. We absolutely adore her and feel lucky to have found a provider with her mix of warmth, brilliance, and assertiveness. We really believe she cares for our boys and know they're in good hands. We love the Pediatric Clinic at the University Hospital! It is a beautiful, updated new space just 1 floor below the Starbucks in the lobby.
Dr. Muniyappa always answers any and all of our questions. Is very empathetic, understanding and current on her research/recommendations. We never feel rushed.
Bhanu Muniyappa is the best doctor! Her student, Katherine, was wonderful with my daughter! I always love and am deeply grateful that Bhanu does the majority of the exams while I hold my daughter. It let's my daughter feel safe and more comfortable with the doctor. She always takes the time to listen to my concerns and answer all my questions. My kids and I love her!
She is fantastic!
Dr. Muniyappa is the best doctor there is. We are so lucky to have her.
The doctor is always wonderful, caring and genuinely wants to connect with her patients and their family.
Dr. Muniyappa is excellent, very knowledgeable, understanding and caring. Thank you very much
She is THE best!!
Bhanu is wonderful! All of our interactions with her have been so positive.
Dr. Muniyappa is the best! we recommend her to all of our friends and they think the same. she is so smart and attentive and has a great rapport with our littles.
Dr. Muniyappa is a wonderful doctor. Very knowledgeable, she listened to our concerns, and explained very well, step by step, thank you
Dr. Muniyappa is amazing! I can't recommend her enough. I have 2 young kids and after every visit with Dr. Muniyappa I feel good about various health and developmental concerns. Dr. Muniyappa always takes the time to really listen, has invested her time in getting to know me and my kids, making a visit with her feel comfortable and easy. She is wonderful about sharing resources and following up to see how we are managing things. As a parent herself, she can relate to the stresses of being a parent and is empathetic and caring to the whole family. We feel SO lucky to have found Dr. Muniyappa - she is truly the best.
Bhanu is a truly wonderful provider. She remembers details even months later and takes the time to get to know her patients.
Dr. Muniyappa is so caring. She really listens to our concerns and we can come to an agreement on moving forward together.
Bhanu is the most wonderful pediatrician. She remembers details from months prior and shows genuine care and concern.
Dr. Muniyappa was very clear answering the questions we had, she was very helpful and we got excellent guidance.
She's amazing! Honestly love her and would be heartbroken if she ever left. She knows my son and has been their from the beginning. She knows everything and remembers it from previous conversations not to mention always takes the extra time to make sure all of my questions and concerns are answered. I recommend her to everyone.
We are so glad we found this doctor! She is amazing and explains everything so well and is sure to speak to the kids specifically to make sure they are informed and know they are in charge of their bodies and health.
Dr Muniyappa is the most wonderful provider. She takes time to explain and always follows up. She remembers details between appointments and genuinely cares about her patients.
Very prompt and very attentive.
Dr. Muniyappa is always very thorough, thoughtful and creates a team approach to medicine with us (the parents)!
Dr Muniyappa always takes her time, provides wonderful care, speaks directly to my daughter and actively listens to her. She is teaching her to be her own best advocate for her healthcare needs. Thank you!
Great to have her input on the growth and development of my child. She is patient and very kind. She has made me confident that I am doing a good job at nurturing my child through these delicate first years of life. Definitely recommended her to anyone we know that has a newborn or child.