Luke O. Buchmann, MD

Languages spoken: English
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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 Surgery - Primary
    Academic Divisions

    Patient Rating

    4.7/5

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    November 10, 2022

    1st visit met with pre op team, surgeons and recovery team. Made plans with all three!

    October 13, 2022

    My doctor was very special and concerned about my options and status And also that any questions were answered He is the best

    June 25, 2022

    Great experience, fully confident in this doc

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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 Surgery -Primary
    Academic Divisions

    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.