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Breanne L. Schiffer
( out of 161 reviews )

Breanne L. Schiffer, MD, MPH

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

South Jordan Health Center

South Jordan
801-213-4500

Surgical Specialty Center

Salt Lake City
801-587-3550

Ear, Nose, & Throat Clinic

Otolaryngology/ENT, Area E
Salt Lake City
801-587-8368
  • Breanne Schiffer, MD, MPH, is an Assistant Professor of Laryngology within the Division of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Utah.

    Dr. Schiffer completed her fellowship training in Laryngology under the guidance of Dr. Marshall Smith at the University of Utah. She also completed her residency training in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Utah. She believes in a multi-disciplinary team-based approach to the management of patients with voice, swallow, and airway concerns and has a particular interest in the medical and surgical treatment of voice disorders.

    She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Texas A&M University in College Station, TX, and received a Master in Public Health from the University of Texas School of Public Health. She completed medical school at the Long School of Medicine – University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, TX, where she was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society and Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.

    Dr. Schiffer's clinical interests in Laryngology include vocal fold paralysis, vocal fold nodules, polyps, and cysts, laryngeal reinnervation, in-office vocal fold augmentation, vocal fold laser treatments, laryngeal microsurgery, zenker's diverticulum repair, cricopharyngeal myotomy, botox treatment for voice disorders, and endoscopic treatment of airway stenosis.

    Board Certification

    American Board of Otolaryngology
    National Board of Medical Examiners

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 161 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    October 30, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr. Breanne Schiffer is a very compassionate person; she listens to my concerns and comments. If feel very confident seeing her. Thank You.

    October 15, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Excellent skill and bedside manner. Thank you.

    October 13, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr. Schiffer is excellent on diagnosing and treating my voice disorder!

    October 13, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Very therough

    October 07, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    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.

    September 22, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr Schiffer is outstanding. Kind, caring, highly professional and skilled.

    September 20, 2024
    EXTERNAL SITE

    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.

    September 12, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Thoroughly investigated my throat and laryngitis issue. Provided a straight forward plan for further monitoring and action.

    September 01, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    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.

  • Breanne Schiffer, MD, MPH, is an Assistant Professor of Laryngology within the Division of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Utah.

    Dr. Schiffer completed her fellowship training in Laryngology under the guidance of Dr. Marshall Smith at the University of Utah. She also completed her residency training in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Utah. She believes in a multi-disciplinary team-based approach to the management of patients with voice, swallow, and airway concerns and has a particular interest in the medical and surgical treatment of voice disorders.

    She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Texas A&M University in College Station, TX, and received a Master in Public Health from the University of Texas School of Public Health. She completed medical school at the Long School of Medicine – University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, TX, where she was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society and Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.

    Dr. Schiffer's clinical interests in Laryngology include vocal fold paralysis, vocal fold nodules, polyps, and cysts, laryngeal reinnervation, in-office vocal fold augmentation, vocal fold laser treatments, laryngeal microsurgery, zenker's diverticulum repair, cricopharyngeal myotomy, botox treatment for voice disorders, and endoscopic treatment of airway stenosis.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery -Primary
    Board Certification
    American Board of Otolaryngology
    National Board of Medical Examiners

    Education history

    Fellowship Laryngology - University of Utah Fellow
    Residency Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - University of Utah School of Medicine Administrative Chief Resident
    Residency Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    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.
    Undergraduate Major: Biology; Minor: Business - Texas A&M University B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Schiffer BL, Stern SM, Park AH (2019). Sjögren's syndrome in children with recurrent parotitis. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol, 129, 109768. (Read full article)
    2. Schiffer BL, Kendall K (2018). Changes in Timing of Swallow Events in Parkinson's Disease. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol, 128(1), 22-27. (Read full article)
    3. 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. (Read full article)

    Book Chapter

    1. 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.