Hilary McCrary
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Hilary McCrary, MD, MPH

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Primary Children's Hospital

Pediatric Otolaryngology/ENT
100 N Mario Capecchi Drive
Salt Lake City , UT 84113
801-213-3599
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Ear, Nose, & Throat Clinic

Otolaryngology/ENT, Area E
50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City , UT 84132
801-581-7514
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Huntsman Cancer Institute - Cancer Hospital South

Clinic 1A, Head and Neck
1950 Circle of Hope
Salt Lake City , UT 84112
801-585-0193
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Hilary McCrary, MD, MPH is a surgeon at the Huntsman Cancer Hospital and Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Utah. She is board-certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and fellowship trained in head and neck surgical oncology, microvascular reconstruction, and advanced robotic surgery by the American Head and Neck Society (AHNS).

Originally from rural Castle Valley, Utah (near Moab, Utah), Dr. McCrary graduated cum laude from the University of Arizona. After her undergraduate degree, she worked abroad in Tanzania for a non-profit organization focused on increasing access to HIV testing and education in rural villages. This is where her love for public health was sparked, and she subsequently pursued a Master of Public Health, followed by a Doctorate of Medicine at the University of Arizona. During medical school she was inducted into both the Gold Humanism Honor Society and the Alpha Omega Alpha national medical honor society.

Following medical school, she opted to return home to Utah, where she completed her residency training in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. It was here where she gained a passion for caring for head and neck cancer patients under the guidance of her head and neck surgical mentors. She also saw first-hand the direct impact that the Huntsman Cancer Institute had on the mountain west states. Her interest in head and neck cancer care drove her to pursue a head and neck fellowship at one of the busiest clinical fellowships in the country at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. During fellowship, she was trained in the full gamut head and neck cancer care, including complex ablation, head and neck microvascular reconstruction, and robotic surgery with 10 influential leaders within the field of head and neck surgical oncology.

Dr. McCrary’s clinical interests within head and neck cancer span the full breadth of the field, but has a special interest in oropharyngeal carcinoma, paragangliomas, and complex microvascular reconstruction. Given her background in public health and biostatistical analysis, her research interests are primarily focused on the utilization of large state-wide (Utah Populations Database) and national datasets to help further elucidate trends in head and neck cancer. Dr. McCrary also has a special interest in surgical education, and completed a Surgical Education Research Fellowship during residency. She has published over 50 peer-reviewed papers and numerous book chapters. She currently holds positions on national committees focus on improving head and neck cancer care and education through the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. She looks forward to giving back to the state she was raised in as a head and neck surgeon.

Specialties

Board Certification

American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Patient Rating

4.9 /5
( out of 121 reviews )

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Dr. McCrary was very professional, personable and insightful in helping me reach my decision.

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I have only had one conversation with this Dr., but it was positive and she seemed like she was very interested in my well being.

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I would recommend Dr Mccrary to everyone!

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Dr Mccrary is amazing I will recommend her to anyone. I appreciate all that she did for me.

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the best

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Dr McCrary is an excellent physician

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This lady is an amazing doctor. I highly recommend her.

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no problems up front answered all questions 10

HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr MCcrary is an excellent doctor who is very caring and kind. She understands how to explain your concerns in a simple way and is always open for questions.

Hilary McCrary, MD, MPH is a surgeon at the Huntsman Cancer Hospital and Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Utah. She is board-certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and fellowship trained in head and neck surgical oncology, microvascular reconstruction, and advanced robotic surgery by the American Head and Neck Society (AHNS).

Originally from rural Castle Valley, Utah (near Moab, Utah), Dr. McCrary graduated cum laude from the University of Arizona. After her undergraduate degree, she worked abroad in Tanzania for a non-profit organization focused on increasing access to HIV testing and education in rural villages. This is where her love for public health was sparked, and she subsequently pursued a Master of Public Health, followed by a Doctorate of Medicine at the University of Arizona. During medical school she was inducted into both the Gold Humanism Honor Society and the Alpha Omega Alpha national medical honor society.

Following medical school, she opted to return home to Utah, where she completed her residency training in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. It was here where she gained a passion for caring for head and neck cancer patients under the guidance of her head and neck surgical mentors. She also saw first-hand the direct impact that the Huntsman Cancer Institute had on the mountain west states. Her interest in head and neck cancer care drove her to pursue a head and neck fellowship at one of the busiest clinical fellowships in the country at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. During fellowship, she was trained in the full gamut head and neck cancer care, including complex ablation, head and neck microvascular reconstruction, and robotic surgery with 10 influential leaders within the field of head and neck surgical oncology.

Dr. McCrary’s clinical interests within head and neck cancer span the full breadth of the field, but has a special interest in oropharyngeal carcinoma, paragangliomas, and complex microvascular reconstruction. Given her background in public health and biostatistical analysis, her research interests are primarily focused on the utilization of large state-wide (Utah Populations Database) and national datasets to help further elucidate trends in head and neck cancer. Dr. McCrary also has a special interest in surgical education, and completed a Surgical Education Research Fellowship during residency. She has published over 50 peer-reviewed papers and numerous book chapters. She currently holds positions on national committees focus on improving head and neck cancer care and education through the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. She looks forward to giving back to the state she was raised in as a head and neck surgeon.

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery -Assistant Professor (Clinical)
Board Certification
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Education history

Undergraduate Health Sciences, Community Health Education - University of Arizona B.S.
Undergraduate Study Abroad - University of Newcastle, Australia
Graduate Training Global Family and Child Health - University of Arizona M.P.H.
Professional Medical Medicine - University of Arizona College of Medicine M.D.
Residency Otolaryngology - University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine Resident
Fellowship Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction - Ohio State University College of Medicine Fellow

Selected Publications

Journal Article

  1. Yu Y, Geffen B, McCrary H, Dunya G, Rampton J, Zhang C, Presson AP, Poe D, Park AH (2023). Measurements of The Pediatric Cartilaginous Eustachian Tube: Implications for Balloon Dilation. Laryngoscope, 133(2), 396-402.
  2. Dunklebarger MF, McCrary H, King B, Carpenter P, Buchmann L, Hunt J, Cannon R (2022). Success of Implantable Doppler Probes for Monitoring Buried Free Flaps. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 167(3), 452-456.
  3. McCrary HC, Aoki J, Huang Y, Chadwick B, Kerrigan K, Witt B, Hunt JP, Abraham D (2022). Mutation based approaches to the treatment of anaplastic thyroid cancer. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf), 96(5), 734-742.
  4. Neuberger K, McCrary H, Beckstrom J, Darelli-Anderson AM, Farrell TW, Brooke BS, Smith BK, Brownson KE (2022). Improving healthcare transitions of surgical care through an interprofessional education elective. J Am Geriatr Soc, 70(3), E11-E14.
  5. Miller RH, Gurgel RK, McCrary HC (2022). Graduating Otolaryngology Residents' Ideal Practice Expectations: A Longitudinal Analysis. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 167(3), 472-478.
  6. McCrary H, Torrecillas V, Pollard SH, Collingridge DS, Yamashiro D, Skirko JR (2022). Risk of Malocclusion Among Patients Undergoing Single-Stage Versus Two-Stage Cleft Palate Repair. Cleft Palate Craniofac J, 59(10), 1271-1278.
  7. McCrary HC, Babajanian E, Patel N, Yang S, Kircher M, Carlson ML, Gurgel RK (2021). Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence Syndrome Following Head Trauma: A Multi-institutional Review. Laryngoscope, 131(11), E2810-E2818.
  8. Nguyen S, Johnston T, McCrary HC, Chow C, Babcock C, Richards B, Smith BK (2021). Medical student attitudes and actions that encourage teaching on surgery clerkships. Am J Surg, 222(6), 1066-1071.
  9. McCrary HC, McLean SR, Luman A, O'Sullivan P, Smith B, Cannon RB (2021). A National Survey of Robotic Surgery Training Among Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Residents. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol, 130(9), 1085-1092.
  10. Carpenter P, McCrary HC, Aylward A, Cerrati E, Hunt JP, Buchmann LO, Cannon RB (2021). Penetrating Trauma Rapid Estimated Disability Scale: Assessing Facial Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wounds. Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med, 23(6), 455-459.
  11. Miller RH, McCrary HC, Gurgel RK (2021). Assessing Trends in Fellowship Training Among Otolaryngology Residents: A National Survey Study. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 165(5), 655-661.
  12. McCrary HC, Newberry CI, Casazza GC, Cannon RB, Ramirez AL, Meier JD (2021). Evaluation of opioid prescription patterns among patients undergoing thyroid surgery. Head Neck, 43(3), 903-908.
  13. McCrary H, Pollard SH, Torrecillas V, Khong L, Taylor HM, Meier J, Muntz H, Skirko J (2020). Increased Risk of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency in Patients Undergoing Staged Palate Repair. Cleft Palate Craniofac J, 57(8), 975-983.
  14. Casazza GC, Gurgel RK, McCrary HC, Ramirez AS, Krakovitz PR, Shelton C, Meier JD (2021). Are Opioids Necessary in Middle Ear Surgery? Comparing the Transcanal and Postauricular Approach. Otol Neurotol, 42(6), 851-857.
  15. Newberry CI, Carpenter P, McCrary H, Casazza G, Skirko J, Meier J (2020). Inter-rater reliability in diagnosis and treatment of type one laryngeal cleft: A blinded observational study. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol, 139, 110475.
  16. Casazza GC, McIntyre MK, Gurgel RK, McCrary HC, Shelton C, Couldwell WT, Bowers CA (2020). Increasing Frailty, Not Increasing Age, Results in Increased Length of Stay Following Vestibular Schwannoma Surgery. Otol Neurotol, 41(10), e1243-e1249.
  17. Fuller AK, McCrary HC, Graham ME, Skirko JR (2020). The Case of the Missing Nose: Congenital Arhinia Case Presentation and Management Recommendations. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol, 129(7), 645-648.
  18. McCrary H, Pollard SH, Torrecillas V, Khong L, Taylor HM, Meier J, Muntz H, Skirko J (2020). Increased Risk of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency in Patients Undergoing Staged Palate Repair. Cleft Palate Craniofac J, 57(8), 975-983.
  19. Newberry CI, McCrary HC, Cerrati EW (2020). The Efficacy of Oral Celecoxib Following Surgical Rhinoplasty. Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med, 22(2), 100-104.
  20. McCrary HC, Cannon RB, Buchmann LO (2020). Some Considerations in Treating Malignant Head and Neck Paragangliomas-Reply. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 146(2), 210-211.
  21. McCrary HC, Babajanian E, Calquin M, Carpenter P, Casazza G, Naumer A, Greenberg S, Kohlmann W, Cannon R, Monroe MM, Hunt JP, Buchmann L (2019). Characterization of Malignant Head and Neck Paragangliomas at a Single Institution Across Multiple Decades. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 145(7), 641-646.
  22. Rosas A, McCrary HC, Meier JD, Muntz HR, Park AH (2019). Proposal for the surgical management of children with laryngeal saccular Cysts: A case series. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol, 126, 109604.
  23. Newberry CI, Mccrary H, Thomas JR, Cerrati E (2020). Updated Management of Malar Edema, Mounds, and Festoons: A Systematic Review. Aesthetic surgery journal, 40(3), 246-258.
  24. Casazza GC, McCrary HC, Shelton C, Gurgel R (2019). Primary Petrous Apex Epidermoids With Skull Base Erosion. Otology & neurotology, 40(5), e556-e561.
  25. McCrary H, Del Calvo V, Purser J, Casazza G, Park (2019). The Role of Antioxidants in the Treatment of Congenital CMV-Related Hearing: A Case-Control Study. OTO open, 3(2), 2473974X19841857.
  26. McCrary H, Sheng X, Greene T, Park (2019). Long-term hearing outcomes of children with symptomatic congenital CMV treated with valganciclovir. International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology, 118, 124-127.
  27. Cannon RB, Shepherd HM, McCrary H, Carpenter PS, Buchmann LO, Hunt JP, Houlton JJ, Monroe M (2018). Association of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act With Insurance Coverage for Head and Neck Cancer in the SEER Database. JAMA otolaryngology-- head & neck surgery, 144(11), 1052-1057.
  28. Carpenter PS, Shepherd HM, McCrary H, Torrecillas V, Kull A, Hunt JP, Monroe MM, Buchmann LO, Cannon R (2018). Association of Celecoxib Use With Decreased Opioid Requirements After Head and Neck Cancer Surgery With Free Tissue Reconstruction. JAMA otolaryngology-- head & neck surgery, 144(11), 988-994.
  29. Sharma S, McCrary H, Romero E, Kim A, Chang E, Le C (2018). A prospective, randomized, single-blinded trial for improving health outcomes in rhinology by the use of personalized video recordings. International forum of allergy & rhinology, 8(12), 1406-1411.
  30. Christensen DN, Franks ZG, McCrary HC, Saleh AA, Chang E (2018). A Systematic Review of the Association between Cigarette Smoke Exposure and Chronic Rhinosinusitis. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery, 158(5), 801-816.
  31. Faucett EA, Barry JY, McCrary HC, Saleh AA, Erman AB, Ishman S (2018). Otolaryngology Resident Education and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Core Competencies: A Systematic Review. JAMA otolaryngology-- head & neck surgery, 144(4), 360-370.
  32. Faucett EA, McCrary HC, Barry JY, Saleh AA, Erman AB, Ishman S (2018). High-Quality Feedback Regarding Professionalism and Communication Skills in Otolaryngology Resident Education. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery, 158(1), 36-42.
  33. Faucett EA, McCrary HC, Milinic T, Hassanzadeh T, Roward SG, Neumayer L (2017). The role of same-sex mentorship and organizational support in encouraging women to pursue surgery. American journal of surgery, 214(4), 640-644.
  34. Cervantes JA, Costello CM, Maarouf M, McCrary HC, Zeitouni N (2017). The Use of a Fresh-Tissue Cadaver Model for the Instruction of Dermatological Procedures: A Laboratory Study for Training Medical Students. Dermatologic surgery, 43(9), 1150-1156.
  35. McCrary HC, Faucett EA, Hurbon AN, Milinic T, Cervantes JA, Kent SL, Adamas-Rappaport W (2017). A Fresh Cadaver Model for the Instruction of Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration of Thyroid Nodules. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery, 157(1), 30-35.
  36. Chang EH, Willis AL, McCrary HC, Noutsios GT, Le CH, Chiu AG, Mansfield CJ, Reed DR, Brooks SG, Adappa ND, Palmer JN, Cohen NG, Stern DA, Guerra S, Martinez F (2017). Association between the CDHR3 rs6967330 risk allele and chronic rhinosinusitis. The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology, 139(6), 1990-1992.e2.
  37. Mudery JA, Francis R, McCrary H, Jacob (2017). Older Individuals Meeting Medicare Cochlear Implant Candidacy Criteria in Noise but Not in Quiet: Are These Patients Improved by Surgery?. Otology & neurotology, 38(2), 187-191.
  38. McCrary HC, Faucett EA, Reghunathan S, Aly FZ, Khan R, Carmody RF, Jacob (2017). The First Reported Case of Recurrent Carcinoid Tumor in the External Auditory Canal. Otology & neurotology, 38(1), 114-117.
  39. Teufel-Shone NI, Tippens JA, McCrary HC, Ehiri JE, Sanderson P (2018). Resilience in American Indian and Alaska Native Public Health: An Underexplored Framework. American journal of health promotion, 32(2), 274-281.
  40. Barry JY, McCrary HC, Kent S, Saleh AA, Chang EH, Chiu A (2016). The Triple Aim and its implications on the management of chronic rhinosinusitis. American journal of rhinology & allergy, 30(5), 344-50.
  41. McCrary HC, Faucett EA, Erman A (2016). Immunoglobulin G4-related sclerosing disease Mimicking sjogren's syndrome: A case report. The Laryngoscope, 126(10), 2242-5.
  42. McCrary HC, Krate J, Savilo CE, Tran MH, Ho HT, Adamas-Rappaport WJ, Viscusi R (2016). Development of a fresh cadaver model for instruction of ultrasound-guided breast biopsy during the surgery clerkship: pre-test and post-test results among third-year medical students. American journal of surgery, 212(5), 1020-1025.
  43. McCrary HC, Nielsen TJ, Goldstein S (2016). Penetrating Neck Trauma: An Unusual Case Presentation and Review of the Literature. The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology, 125(8), 682-6.
  44. McCrary H, Skirko J (2021). Bone Grafting of Alveolar Clefts. Oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America, 33(2), 231-238.
  45. Rees HC, Meister E, Mohler MJ, Klotz S (2016). HIV-Related Frailty Is Not Characterized by Sarcopenia. Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care, 15(2), 131-4.
  46. Li Y, Marshall CM, Rees HC, Nunez A, Ezeanolue EE, Ehiri J (2014). Intimate partner violence and HIV infection among women: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of the International AIDS Society, 17(1), 18845.
  47. Rees HC, Ianas V, McCracken P, Smith S, Georgescu A, Zangeneh T, Mohler J, Klotz S (2013). Measuring frailty in HIV-infected individuals. Identification of frail patients is the first step to amelioration and reversal of frailty. Journal of visualized experiments, (77),
  48. McCrary HC, Seim NB, Old M (2023). History, Innovation, Pearls, and Pitfalls in Complex Midface Reconstruction. Otolaryngologic clinics of North America, 56(4), 703-713.
  49. Khurana N, Babajanian E, McCrary H, Pulsipher A, Ghandehari H, Alt JA, Cannon R (2023). Vascular permeability in HPV+ oropharyngeal cancers aids in fluorescent image-guided transoral robotic surgery using indocyanine green. Head & neck, 45(7), 1728-1740.
  50. Nyirjesy SC, Zhao S, Judd R, McCrary H, Kuhar HN, Farlow JL, Seim NB, Rocco JW, Kang SY, Haring C (2023). Hypothyroidism as an Independent Predictor of 30-day Readmission in Head and Neck Cancer Patients. The Laryngoscope,
  51. Bellamkonda N, Highland J, McCrary HC, Slattery L, King B, Teames C, LeBaron K, Wiggins RH, Abraham D, Hunt J (2024). Four-Dimensional Computed Tomography for Parathyroid Adenoma Localization: A Pre-Operative Imaging Protocol. The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology, 133(4), 441-448.
  52. Judd RT, McCrary HC, Farlow JL, Li M, Godsell J, Kneuertz PJ, Ozer (2024). Pedicled osteomyocutaneous pectoralis major flap with osseous rib harvest for salvage mandibular reconstruction: Case and technique. Head & neck, 46(2), 447-451.

Review

  1. McCrary HC, Colbert-Getz JM, Poss WB, Smith BK (2021). A Systematic Review of the Relationship Between In-Training Examination Scores and Specialty Board Examination Scores. [Review]. J Grad Med Educ, 13, (1), 43-57.

Letter

  1. Farlow JL, McCrary HC, Sipos JA, Phay JE, Konda B, Agrawal (2023). Neoadjuvant dabrafenib and trametinib for functional organ preservation in recurrent BRAF V600E-mutated papillary thyroid cancer. Oral oncology, 147, 106625.
  2. Farlow JL, McCrary HC, Li M, Old M (2023). Internal jugular vein reconstruction: An algorithm for reconstructive surgeons. Oral oncology, 145, 106523.

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