Board Certification
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American Board of Otolaryngology
National Board of Medical Examiners
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Patient Rating
Patients overwhelmingly praise Dr. Schiffer for her compassion, clear communication, and thorough, knowledgeable care. Reviews repeatedly note that she listens, explains diagnoses and procedures, eases anxiety, and provides effective surgical and non-surgical treatments that improved breathing and voice and restored quality of life. Many commenters also highlight her team's responsiveness and accommodations for travel and insurance, and several note supportive care during gender transition; 190 of 196 reviews are five-star, reflecting very positive patient sentiment.
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Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery
-Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
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| Board Certification |
American Board of Otolaryngology
National Board of Medical Examiners
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Education history
| Undergraduate | Major: Biology; Minor: Business - Texas A&M University | B.A. |
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| Graduate Training | Public Health - University of Texas School of Public Health | M.P.H. |
| Professional Medical | Medicine - Long School of Medicine at University of Texas Health San Antonio | M.D. |
| Residency | Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - University of Utah School of Medicine | Resident |
| Residency | Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - University of Utah School of Medicine | Administrative Chief Resident |
| Fellowship | Laryngology - University of Utah | Fellow |
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Schiffer BL, Stern SM, Park AH (2020). Sjögren's syndrome in children with recurrent parotitis. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol, 129, 109768.
- Schiffer BL, Kendall K (2019). Changes in Timing of Swallow Events in Parkinson's Disease. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol, 128(1), 22-27.
- Gomez PP, Willis RE, Schiffer BL, Gardner AK, Scott DJ (2014). External validation and evaluation of an intermediate proficiency-based knot-tying and suturing curriculum. J Surg Educ, 71(6), 839-45.
Book Chapter
- Sowder JC, Schiffer BL, Gurgel R, Shelton C (2018). Middle Fossa and Translabyrinthine Approaches. In Couldwell WT (Ed.), Skull Base Surgery of the Posterior Fossa. Springer International Publishing.
I'm transgender and Dr. Schiffer has been helping me with a breathing disorder and my gender transition. And she's done both with compassion and expertise. I am very grateful to have her and her team help me through my transition.
She is tremendous!
Great doctor
Dr Schiffer is professional and very knowledgable. I felt she listened to my concerns and am confident in the plan put in place.
Dr Scheffer is very competent and enjoyable to work with.
Dr. Schiffer was very Caring and Professional. She listened to my concerns and addressed them immediately.The procedure is hard yet Dr Schiffer is so patient and does it so the procedure doesn't hurt as bad as it could ..
Very communicable. Made sure I understood everything.
Highly knowledgeable and informative. Ensured I was comfortable during examination. Took the time to thoroughly educate me on my diagnosis, the treatment, and its risks so I could make an informed decision. Made sure I asked questions I had and thoroughly answered them. Accommodated my insurance needs by referring me to a colleague that was in my network for the treatment. Best healthcare appointment I have ever had by a long shot.
Dr. Schiffer is kind and open to any questions or concerns I have. She explains things in a way that I understand. I highly recommend her.
Great communication, I felt heard and was confident in plan set in place for my care.
Accurate diagnosis, explanation clear and factual. Very positive energy and caring.
Very compassionate and knowledgeable
In depth examination, explanation that a non medical personnel can understand. Would recommender patients that has elocution deficient.
Dr. Schiffer ,,always very professional and kind, she addresses any concerns that I have very quickly.
Dr Schiffer is the very best.
Excellent doctor. Knowledgeable and caring
Dr. Schiffer is very knowledgeable, professional and genuinely concerned about my well being.
See is very good about my care and explaining every thing when I a questions.
She was Great! knowledgeable, caring and wanting to find solutions, and very good at explaining the issuey
I appreciate all that Dr Schiffer has done for me and making sure I am comfortable when I get my vocal injections.
Great, great, great
Professional, and caring, excellent person, easy to understand and respectful.
Dr Schiffer is so very kind and professional.She listens to All of my concerns and addresses them immediately.
Dr. Schiffer is very knowledgeable and is always very helpful. She is also very kind, patient and answers all of my questions. Both of the times I have seen her in clinic have been great experiences and I'm very grateful that she's my ENT doctor.
Dr Schiffer is concerned about my complicated case. She keeps me informed on what the treatment is and its affects. I am confident she will get me feeling better.
I have been seeing Doctor Schiffer for several years now. She is very knowledgeable, professional and friendly. She explains my condition in a way that I can understand. I would recommend her to anyone.
Dr.Schiffer was thoroughly and efficient in providing me with the care I needed.
I'm very impressed, accurate, understanding, caring, and above all, common sense and above the top of knowledge.
Dr Schiffer is excellent. She explains things completely and truly cares for yiur well being. EXCELLENT!
She is an EXCELLENT professional Doctor, kind, attentive, patient. CONGRATULATIONS FOR HAVING DOCTOR BREANNE L SCHIFFER. Personally, I wouldn't change her for anything, she is an EXCELLENT PROFESSIONAL IN HER JOB. TAKE CARE OF HER. [TRANSLATED]
Dr. Schiffer is a wonderful communicator and listener. She shows both compassion and empathy in her visits. My questions are always answered, and I walk away feeling better about my treatment after each visit with her.
Excellent and caring
good listener
She was great
Nice and knowledgeable, I appreciated her going over all potential possibilities with me.
I would highly recommend Dr. Schiffer. Not only is she extremely knowledgeable in her field, but she is also compassionate, empathetic, and a great listener. She has an amazing calming effect which allows her to keep her patients calm and perform the appointment/procedure with the least amount of stress on her patient.
An amazing person and amazing Dr. I have been waiting to get proper help for my conditions. Now, within a couple of hours, I'm getting the care that I needed! Thank you so much!
She is an exceptional person, very professional, very attentive, very efficient, capable, loving and very good, she explains in detail what needs to be done, we love her very much, we are very happy with her, my daughter [NAME REMOVED] is a little girl with Down syndrome and Dr. Breanne L Schiffer MD treats her with great respect and affection. CONGRATULATIONS BECAUSE YOU HAVE A VERY GOOD DOCTOR, TAKE CARE OF HER AND GIVE HER WHAT SHE DESERVES [TRANSLATED]
outstanding knowledge and care. I felt very comfortable with her abilities and care. Very impressive doctor.
I felt that Dr Schiffer listened and explained my care options well. The appointment was prompt and staff efficient and friendly.
She is amazing, she showed me the insides of my nose, who knew that it was so yucky in there.
He is an excellent person [TRANSLATED]
Dr. Schiffer is easy to talk to about my condition. She is knowledgeable and patient if I have any questions.
Dr. Schiffer is caring, authentic and engaging. Listens to concerns and worries. She is excellent at taking your goals and executing with precision the procedure. Kind and thoughtful. Celebrates your improvements. Grateful for her and her team
Dr Shiffer is so knowledgeable, kind and attentive. I felt I was in very good hands with her and she doesn't rush. She is thorough and explains everything well. Strongly recommend her.
She does a great job at what she does
It was a pleasure meeting Dr Schiffer and the whole team caring for me. They were professional and knowledgeable about my health issues and effective in helping me!
Dr. Schiffer is an amazing doctor. She is empathetic, a great listener, and open minded when it comes to brain-storming and future planning.
Dr Schiffer is a wonderful, caring, knowledgeable physician!
Liked her friendly informative demeanor.
Efficient, showed me the pictures and explained what we were looking at- explained what she thought the cause of my problem
Dr. Schiffer shows poor concern for issues (including not confirming experiences symptoms) and did not spend an appropriate amount of time during the appointment going over findings or next steps.
she is nice,
Thank you Dr. Schiffer.
Dr.Shiffer has literally saved my life and has given me the ability to breathe. She has performed a difficult surgery on my airway, and even though I live 6 hours away, she has been compassionate and keeps my family updated on my status. I have been very impressed un the quality of care I have received by her and the rest of her staff!
Dr. Schaffer is very knowledgeable and friendly. She is very easy to talk to and ask questions.
Dr. Schiffer was very confident and knowledgeable. That made me relax'she listened to me and didn't try to convince me to get more treatment. I felt very respected and well cared for.
Very caring. I was quite impressed
This was my first appointment with Dr Schiffer. She immediately established a rapport and made me feel as if I was her only patient. She took the time to explain things thoroughly and answer all of our questions. I highly recommend her as a physician!
Professional, courteous. Really felt she was extremely knowledgable about my condition
She let my son ask all his questions and wasn't bothered by his curiosity.
Dr. Schiffer listened to my concerns, asked me questions on the efficacy on the treatment prior , and was very kind. I did not feel that she rushed with my appt and treatment. Thank you!
Dr. Schiffer has been so excellent in the care of my Airway Stenosis. I would highly recommend her to anyone that has this condition. She is very knowledgeable and makes sure you understand everything that she has gone over in the appointments. I am very thankful that I was referred to her.
Dr. Breanne Schiffer is a very compassionate person; she listens to my concerns and comments. If feel very confident seeing her. Thank You.
Excellent skill and bedside manner. Thank you.
Very therough
Dr. Schiffer is excellent on diagnosing and treating my voice disorder!
I thought she was a good listeners. I told her about my problem with my throat she checked it out. Everything looked very good. I'm glad I came.
Dr Schiffer is outstanding. Kind, caring, highly professional and skilled.
She is awesome and is very knowledgeable in all that she does. I can breathe and have a normal life again because of her expertise.
Thoroughly investigated my throat and laryngitis issue. Provided a straight forward plan for further monitoring and action.
A natural, caring physician who exhibits the highest qualities of the "good doctor" while putting the patient at ease with both her competence and her caring.
Dr. Schiffer is very knowledgeable and kind and listens well.
Very knowledgeable and explained everything clearly, I trust her care plan, and look forward to implementing the treatment she prescribed .
Dr. Breanne Schiffer and all of her staff are very efficient and friendly. I appreciate the clinical care I received.
Best in the business. This Dr is amazing!
Dr Schiffer was amazing. The operation and recovery was much better than anticipated. She is the best !!!!!
She was very kind and attentive and made sure I was comfortable.
Very pleased with the professionalism and expertise from Dr. Breanne Schiffer.
Dr. Schiffer is great.
Absolutely incredible. Respectful, kind, and thankfully one of the few doctors who offer Botox for a throat spasm and burp disorder! Finding her saved my quality of life. She's very professional and good at what she does. And now I'm pain free.
I think this is maybe second or third time I've seen her and I feel very comfortable with her
Dr. Breanne Schiffer, MD, was a great surgeon that performed my procedure. She is very friendly and yet very professional and caring. She explained everything that we needed to know in a way that we could understand the procedure, side effects, etc., and gave my husband and I all the time needed to ask questions of her. She treated us with respect and kindness. I will highly recommend anyone needing otolaryngology help to see Dr. Schiffer.
Direct and to the point. Smart and full of understanding my situation. She alleviated my concerns.
Very personable and thorough.
She really knows her stuff good doctor
Excellent! I need say no more. I have complete faith in her approach to my situation
I highly recommend Dr. Schiffer to anyone. I have idiopathic airway stenosis and she has been so helpful during this process. She explains everything so you know what to expect. I am so grateful to have her as my physician.
Dr Schiffer was everything and more than what I had anticipated, she was very thorough, knowledgeable, and explained every detail. Then asked me if I had any questions .
She's an excellent doctor.
Dr. Schiffer was friendly and extremely knowledgeable. She answered my questions in a way I could understand and made sure I understood the the steps of my treatment.
trust
Very impressed with Dr. Schiffer's skills, knowledge and the information provided on the operation itself and post care.
I really like this doctor. She has been communicative and anticipating needs in the best ways. She helps me feel more comfortable even when the procedures are somewhat uncomfortable by going slow, she is gentle and talking me through it the whole time. It really helps to focus on what she is saying.
Dr. Schiffer was very professional and helpful. I would recommend her highly and I would have her treat me again. My experience with her was wonderful.
I was referred to Dr. Schiffer by another physician and was impressed with her professionalism, kindness, and thorough exam. I recommend her highly!
Una doctora enfocada en su trabajo
Dr Schiffer and her team were outstanding. I came from out of state and would hands down continue traveling to keep her as my DR. She made the surgery experience and recovery better by checking on me daily herself and having her colleagues check on me. I've never experienced this level of care and concern before. She made sure to explain everything with regards to the surgery and recovery. I feel very fortunate to have been referred to her.
Dr Schiffer has helped me a great deal with my Larygotracheal stenosis. She is confident and skilled in her field. I'm so grateful to her as my medical condition is completely resolved. She is very caring, confidant, and listens to all my concerns! I whole heartedly recommend her and I'm so Grateful for her specialty care!!
Lots of experience and with good people skills. I would definitely recommend her to anyone needing this type of treatment.
Very attentive listens to what you have to say. Explains everything thoroughly very pleased.
Dr Schiffer listened to all my concerns related to my condition. Sh really wanted me to gain my quality of life back. I wish the system had allowed me to see her earlier versus waiting 2 years. I am so relieved to finally be under her care.
This lady / doctor is exceptional - professional and totally awesome!.
I was very pleased with all she did for me. My situation needed immediate care, and I felt that I was taken care of in a very thoughtful way.
Dr. Schiffer has provided a significant improvement in quality of life for my wife!
i trust her
Dr Schiffer is very upfront and friendly. I would recommend her to friends and family.
Dr. Schiffer's approach to my treatment always included discussion and decision making with me. She and her staff have always been considerate of my needs and concerned for my well-being.
Dr. Schiffer was professional, punctual, and was able to answer my questions.
I adore her, She's a great doctor.
Amazing! Excellent bedside manner.
My experience was very positive. She was very kind, thorough and respectful.
Muy buena la atención de la doctora Schiffer muy amable y muy paciente muy eficiente me hace sentir muy confortable y segura en confianza muy buena atención gracias
It is clear that her understanding of my situation is top-notch and I have confidence in her ability to complete the surgery successfully.
good listener and explaining conditions
She treated me very well and was very helpful and respectful
Very professional and knowledgeable!
I loved that I didn't have to ask for more numbing solution because when j said I had discomfort or pain she automatically assisted with numbing solution and it made a great difference in the procedure and my care. I'm soo grateful!!!
Seemed very knowledgeable and confident. Made me feel very comfortable.
Dr Schiffer listened to my concerns and addressed them immediately. She was very kind and Professional.
Professional, knowledgeable, kind & caring! Definitely highly recommend.
Dr.Schiffer was very professional and kind. I was scared to death about having a scope done on my to throat,Yet Dr Schiffer was very gentle, and she told me everything she was doing. I didn't feel a thing.OH how I am so impressed and grateful to Dr. Schiffer that she found the problem of why I am wheezing and having a hard time breathing. Thank you.
Excellent doctor!
She is an excellent physician. Explains things well.
E call ent care
Dr Schiffer was phenomenal! She did such a great job. I really appreciate her.
Dr. Schiffer I was very professional and concise and informed
Dr. Schiffer is kind, caring and very capable. She takes the time to explain the treatment that is being done and is respectful of my concerns.
Great communicator, great post surgery follow up
She was very thorough on explanations and exams.
wonderful doctor. Easy to communicate, great listener, perform the examination fast and minimize the discomfort, explain things clearly
Es buena
Short but good enough.
Dr. Breanne Schiffer was easy to talk to and she took her time to explain what tests I needed to have done. She was a good listener.
She was knowledgeable and thorough and made sure I was comfortable with the plan.
She is very professional and thorough. I feel like she genuinely cares and wants to help her patients.
Extremely knowledgeable, kind and professional! I am 100% confident she will do all possible to help me.
Excellent physician in expertise, treatment, and professionalism in all aspects of treatment including always showing concern for patient comfort.
Dr. Schiffer is obviously very knowledgeable and is able to communicate what is going to be done very well. She was very attentive to my needs and concerns and was also concerned for my comfort and well being during the procedure.
She explained everything about what she was doing and gave me my options with the benefits and the possible side problems that could arise.
Dr. Schiffer was caring, engaging and very skilled.
Professional, courteous and considerate. The doctor will listen to you and answer any questions you may have.
She explained everything very well, she seemed interested in helping me find a solution.
Dr. Schiffer was extremely kind, professional, and thorough.
The best doctor visit for my condition
I am absolutely happy with my care from Dr. Schiffer. She has been so kind and compassionate during what has been a pet hard time for me. Her bedside manner is excellent and its obvious she cares very much about making my procedures as easy and painless as possible. She takes the necessary time to answer and explain any questions I might have. She has been so amazing to help address and ease my anxiety about the procedures I have to have. I truly believe she is one of the best surgeons Ive had during a lifetime full of difficult surgeries.
She was kind and easy to talk to. Made sure all my questions were answered. Made me feel like all my questions or concerns were important and valid very positive
diagnosed very well
I felt like Dr. Schiffer listened to to me and about what was happening and not only did she listen she heard me and made a treatment plan around concern.
Dr Schaffer is a skilled surgeon. She is personable and explains her procedures fully. She has the ability to put you at ease and presents as very knowledgeable.
Very thorough and personal and professional
She was very concern for my well being
Dr. Schiffer was very friendly and professional in the way she approached the procedure and made sure I was comfortable before, during and after the procedure.
She was very helpful and understanding explained everything she was doing. She listened to everything I was telling her and answered my questions.
She was very compassionate and explain things very well, and helped a lot
Shes one of the best doctors Ive ever had she listens to everything I say and has my back on everything and is willing to go to any length to help me
It was apparent Dr Schiffer had reviewed my chart before hand and therefore we didnt have to take time for the usual intake process.
Great experience
I have loved my experience with her. She is kind, communicative, smart, and skilled. Everything I could hope for in a doctor to help me with my somewhat rare but serious condition.
Breanne Schiffer is personable, professional, courteous, and very knowledgeable about her specialty. She asks probing questions and is a very good listener with good feedback. Her examination was thorough and began with a great questionnaire that allowed me to state my problems clearly. I enjoyed my visit with Dr. Schiffer because it was informative and it fully diagnosed my problems and gave me treatment solutions that will help me. She EARNS her 5 star rating.
Excelente doctora.
very good at explaing everything
she was so thorough and covered everything I wanted ti know and was so pleasant and helpful!!!
Excellent medical advice
She explained everything which helped me feel comfortable in the procedure she did
Compassionately, efficaciously & competently professional!
Wonderful person.
None better
Very thorough
Felt like it was a team decision in how to proceed
Dr. Schiffer is great. I feel that I am in excellent care while in her hands. She is thoughtful, thorough, knowledgeable and really cares about her patients. I have also worked Beth Lanza in this office and have been very satisfied with both. When given the opportunity to change insurance companies I continued with the same so that I could see them both. Thank you to them for their excellent care.
Everything was great
The entire staff was very concerned about my well being
Great doctor.
I was listened to very well and all questions were answered
Every thing is great
I have always felt Dr Shiffer is giving me her utmost attention and solutions.
She shows interest in my case and gives me a different alternative approach to my case.
Both Dr. Schiffer and Julie were very easy to work with, as were the medical students.
I found Dr. Schiffer to be attentive, concerned, thorough and engaging.
Excellent job by Dr Schiffer
Excellent doctor. She spent a lot of time going over treatment options for my issues.
Dr.Schiffer I highly recommend for clinic otolaryngology and surgery,she really help me a lot with my health problem.
Very good
The entire staff was so amazing and kind.
Very kind, informative, and skilled
They all made it a informed and great experience, I felt valued.
I really appreciate Dr. Schiffer!
I was seriously wowed by her. She zeroed in on me and I felt very cared for. She helped me understand what was happening to my voice and what the next step would be. Excellent doctor!
The care provider explained everything to me, gave a chance to ask questions, answered all my questions and did all the tests needed to determine the right treatment.
Very thorough and professional
We'll explained
I worked with 3 SLPs and they were all amazing! They were all very nice and extremely knowledgeable! Not only did they help me get my voice back but they also gave me some hope for the first time in months. They saw me as a person not just a pt and acknowledged how much this problem took a mental toll on me, not just a physical one. They also went out of their way to make sure I would have ample time for my appointment as it was almost a 3 hr drive for me to get there. I am extremely impressed with the care I received and would recommend the providers to anyone having voice problems!
We really loved how the doctors were concerned about my mom's problem and tried to help and helped her feel comfortable during the appointment and exams they did. Thank you so much!
The care and explanation of the procedure that day and for future procedures gave me confidence I was making the correct choice.
Love Dr. Schiffer!