Luke O. Buchmann
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Luke O. Buchmann, MD

Languages spoken: English
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Clinical Locations

Huntsman Cancer Institute - Cancer Hospital South

Salt Lake City
801-587-4566

  • Dr. Buchmann joined the Division of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Utah in 2008. He completed his residency at the University of Kansas, and a fellowship in Head & Neck Surgery and Microvascular Reconstruction at the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Buchmann has published in numerous medical journals and serves on a national committee related to head and neck cancer. Dr. Buchmann's clinical practice involves the diagnosis and surgical management of head and neck neoplasms including those of the upper aerodigestive tract, salivary glands, thyroid and the neck. He has additional expertise in microvascular reconstruction following head and neck cancer surgery. Research interests include evaluating functional outcomes following head and neck cancer surgery including swallowing, quality of life outcomes, and the evaluation of patient levels of psychological distress surrounding their cancer diagnosis.

    Dr. Buchmann enjoys skiing, mountain biking, hiking, backpacking, and camping. He and his wife have two wonderful children.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Otolaryngology

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 94 reviews )

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    June 10, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Dr. Buchmann was very professional, attentive and clear in his communication during my visit. I would recommend him highly.

    June 05, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Dr.Buchmann was very knowledgable, friendly and professinal. It took time to explain everything and put me and my mother at ease. He made a very uncomfortable and scary situation almost enjoyable.

    June 05, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    I would recommend everybody to go see him cuz he's easy to understand and he cares about his patients and he also love to take care of the patients the way he will be

    June 05, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    He is the best doctor

    May 24, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Very courteous and understanding. Easy to talk to.

    May 23, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Dr. Buchmann is concerned about every aspect of my health, not just with what I first saw him for. He is so kind and caring, and goes out of his way to help. I appreciate him so much.

    May 22, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Amazing Dr. terrific knowledge and fantastic care

    May 22, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    A wonderful, caring person who wants the best outcome for all his patients.

    May 08, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Dr. Buchmann was amazing. I would highly recommend him.

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  • Dr. Buchmann joined the Division of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Utah in 2008. He completed his residency at the University of Kansas, and a fellowship in Head & Neck Surgery and Microvascular Reconstruction at the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Buchmann has published in numerous medical journals and serves on a national committee related to head and neck cancer. Dr. Buchmann's clinical practice involves the diagnosis and surgical management of head and neck neoplasms including those of the upper aerodigestive tract, salivary glands, thyroid and the neck. He has additional expertise in microvascular reconstruction following head and neck cancer surgery. Research interests include evaluating functional outcomes following head and neck cancer surgery including swallowing, quality of life outcomes, and the evaluation of patient levels of psychological distress surrounding their cancer diagnosis.

    Dr. Buchmann enjoys skiing, mountain biking, hiking, backpacking, and camping. He and his wife have two wonderful children.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Otolaryngology -Primary
    Board Certification
    American Board of Otolaryngology

    Education history

    Fellowship Head & Neck Surgery - Medical University of South Carolina Fellow
    Otolaryngology - University of Kansas Resident
    Internship General Surgery - University of Missouri, Kansas City Intern
    Medicine - MCP Hahnemann University School of Medicine M.D.
    Graduate Training Science - Allegheny University of the Health Sciences Master's
    Geography - University of Colorado - Boulder B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Foley M, Sharma A, Garfield K, Maese L, Buchmann L, Boyle J, Kohlmann W, Jeter J, Greenberg S (2022). A need to tailor surveillance based on family history: describing a highly penetrant familial paraganglioma kindred with an SDHD pathogenic variant. Fam Cancer, 22(2), 217-224. (Read full article)