Johannes F. Grimmer, MD

Languages spoken: English, German
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  • Dr. Grimmer has an interest in pediatric head and neck surgery including cancer, airway reconstruction, congenital neck masses, thyroid disease, and vascular birthmarks. He is the Director of the Vascular Anomalies Center at Primary Children's Medical Center and coordinates the multidisciplinary care that such patients often require. He serves on the National Task Force for Vascular Anomalies and as the Otolaryngology Residency Program Director at the University of Utah. His research interest is in studying the genetic etiology of vascular tumors and vascular malformations and has been successful in obtaining several research grants. Dr. Grimmer has published numerous manuscripts, has lectured nationally and internationally, and serves as reviewer for several scientific journals.
    He is a devoted father and enjoys being in the outdoors skiing, hiking, and biking, particularly with his five children.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Surgery - Primary
    Pediatrics - Adjunct
    Academic Divisions

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    4.7/5

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    December 14, 2021

    Very good

    October 10, 2021

    He was extremely knowledgeable. I appreciate the expertise he showed in diagnosing and ordering the testing necessary to treat his medical problems

    September 18, 2021

    Dr Grimmer is the best

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  • Dr. Grimmer has an interest in pediatric head and neck surgery including cancer, airway reconstruction, congenital neck masses, thyroid disease, and vascular birthmarks. He is the Director of the Vascular Anomalies Center at Primary Children's Medical Center and coordinates the multidisciplinary care that such patients often require. He serves on the National Task Force for Vascular Anomalies and as the Otolaryngology Residency Program Director at the University of Utah. His research interest is in studying the genetic etiology of vascular tumors and vascular malformations and has been successful in obtaining several research grants. Dr. Grimmer has published numerous manuscripts, has lectured nationally and internationally, and serves as reviewer for several scientific journals.
    He is a devoted father and enjoys being in the outdoors skiing, hiking, and biking, particularly with his five children.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Surgery -Primary
    Pediatrics -Adjunct
    Academic Divisions

    Research interests

    Education history

    Fellowship Pediatric Otolaryngology - Children's Hospital Boston and Harvard Medical School Fellow
    Otolaryngology - University of Michigan Resident
    Internship General Surgery - University of Michigan Intern
    Pathology - Albert Einstein College of Medicine Fellow
    Professional Medical Medicine - Albert Einstein College of Medicine M.D.
    Philosophy - Brigham Young University B.A.