Mana Espahbodi
( out of 19 reviews )

Mana Espahbodi, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Farmington Health Center

Farmington
801-213-3200
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Primary Children's Hospital

Pediatric Otolaryngology/ENT
Salt Lake City
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Ear, Nose, & Throat Clinic

Otolaryngology/ENT, Area E
Salt Lake City
801-587-8368
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Veterans Administration Medical Center

Blue Clinic
Salt Lake City
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  • Mana Espahbodi, MD is an Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Utah and Primary Children’s Hospital. She is an expert in otology, neurotology, and pediatric otolaryngology, Dr. Espahbodi sees pediatric and adult patients with otologic and neurotologic conditions, including hearing loss, vestibular schwannomas (acoustic neuromas), paragangliomas (glomus tumors), and temporal bone cerebrospinal fluid leaks.

    Dr. Espahbodi conducts research on cochlear implantation, paraganglioma, and vestibular schwannoma as part of her commitment to providing the best care of patients. Her dedication to research has resulted in 25 peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Espahbodi frequently participates in national and international conferences. Her research endeavors and educational interests are integral to her commitment to providing expert health care.

    Dr. Espahbodi graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a B.S. in Biochemistry and attended medical school at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. After residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin, Dr. Espahbodi completed a fellowship in pediatric otolaryngology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and an otology/neurotology fellowship at the University of Utah.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 19 reviews )

    The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.

    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

    Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    January 19, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Very well explained about my hearing, I thank you. [TRANSLATED]

    January 17, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Excellent [TRANSLATED]

    January 14, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Very professional but also down to earth. A pleasure to work with. Thank you.

    December 20, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Espahbodi is great! She listened to my concern, got me admitted for surgery in a few weeks, and the recovery from surgery was much better than anticipated. Five stars.

    December 20, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Mana Espahbodi iis the most amazing Doctor. She is so caring and thoughtful and answers any question you have in a way that you understand. She takes the time to get to know you and I feel she cares deeply about each of her patients and their family members. Thank you Dr Espahbodi for you.

    December 04, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Espahbodi was great at communication and explaining the upcoming procedure and answering all of my questions and concerns!

    November 22, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Doctor Espahbodi, was so helpful, and gave me options, that I didn't know I could get.

    November 02, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Espahbodi was patient, informative, and professional.

    October 17, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    She was wonderful!!! I was concerned how my decision would be taken but ¿she made me feel OK about it. Thank her for me again. Please

  • Mana Espahbodi, MD is an Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Utah and Primary Children’s Hospital. She is an expert in otology, neurotology, and pediatric otolaryngology, Dr. Espahbodi sees pediatric and adult patients with otologic and neurotologic conditions, including hearing loss, vestibular schwannomas (acoustic neuromas), paragangliomas (glomus tumors), and temporal bone cerebrospinal fluid leaks.

    Dr. Espahbodi conducts research on cochlear implantation, paraganglioma, and vestibular schwannoma as part of her commitment to providing the best care of patients. Her dedication to research has resulted in 25 peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Espahbodi frequently participates in national and international conferences. Her research endeavors and educational interests are integral to her commitment to providing expert health care.

    Dr. Espahbodi graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a B.S. in Biochemistry and attended medical school at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. After residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin, Dr. Espahbodi completed a fellowship in pediatric otolaryngology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and an otology/neurotology fellowship at the University of Utah.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

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

    Education history

    Fellowship Neurotology - University of Utah School of Medicine Fellow
    Fellowship Pediatric Otolaryngology - The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Fellow
    Residency Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - Medical College of Wisconsin Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - Vanderbilt University School of Medicine M.D.
    Internship Biomedical Research - National Institutes of Health Intern
    Undergraduate Major: Biochemistry; Supplementary Major: Spanish - University of Notre Dame B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Espahbodi M, Trautwein P, Bestourous DE, Zwolan TA, Nassiri AM, Carlson ML, Erbele ID, Patel NS, Gurgel RK (2025). Access to Cochlear Implantation: Trends in Surgeon Volume and Training. Laryngoscope. (Read full article)
    2. Berezovsky AN, Espahbodi M, LaPrade SL, Friedland DR, Harris MS (2024). Cardiovascular Diseases and Sensorineural Hearing Loss-A Systematic Review of the Literature. Otol Neurotol, 46(1), 23-30. (Read full article)
    3. Marinelli JP, Rahne T, Dornhoffer JR, Lohse CM, Cottrell J, Thomas Roland J Jr, Thompson NJ, Brown KD, Lucas JC, Babu SC, Lindquist NR, Perkins EL, Tan D, Lane JI, Hunter JB, Harvey E, Deep NL, Cerasiello SY, Kircher ML, Espahbodi M, Tooker EL, West NC, Caye-Thomasen P, Carlson ML, Plontke SK (2024). Cochlear Implantation With Sporadic Inner Ear Schwannomas: Outcomes in 106 Patients From an International Multi-Institutional Study. Otol Neurotol, 46(1), 10-18. (Read full article)
    4. Steele JL, Smith HJ, Takkoush S, Ahmad JG, Urdang ZD, Patel NS, Gurgel RK, Espahbodi M (2024). Long-term outcomes of pediatric temporal bone fractures with hearing loss: Results of a multinational database analysis. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol, 188, 112186. (Read full article)
    5. Espahbodi M, Edwards KM, Goudy SL, Penn EB Jr, Manthiram K (2024). Assessment of recurrent fever among children undergoing tonsillectomy. BMC Pediatr, 24(1), 835. (Read full article)
    6. Dornhoffer JR, Marinelli JP, Lohse CM, Cottrell J, McMenomey SO, Roland JT Jr, Thompson NJ, Brown KD, Lucas JC, Babu SC, Lindquist NR, Perkins EL, Rahne T, Plontke SK, Tan D, Hunter JB, Harvey E, Deep NL, Cerasiello SY, Kircher ML, Espahbodi M, Tooker EL, Lloyd SKW, Carlson ML (2024). Comparing Cochlear Implant Outcomes in 100 Patients With Sporadic Vestibular Schwannoma Managed With Observation, Radiosurgery, or Microsurgery: A Multi-Institutional Review. Otol Neurotol, 45(10), e719-e726. (Read full article)
    7. Bellamkonda N, Tooker EL, Naumer A, Buchmann LO, Kohlmann W, McCrary HC, Patel NS, Espahbodi M (2024). Management of bilateral head and neck paragangliomas at a single-institution across four decades. Head Neck, 47(1), 386-393. (Read full article)
    8. Tooker EL, Hamilton CA, Takkoush S, Espahbodi M, Patel NS, Gurgel RK (2024). Comparing Approaches for Repair of Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. (Read full article)
    9. Ewer N, Espahbodi M, Pitt C, Patel NS (2024). Hearing outcomes following reimplantation of functional legacy cochlear implants. Am J Otolaryngol, 45(4), 104346. (Read full article)
    10. Tooker EL, Espahbodi M, Durham AR, Gurgel RK, Patel NS (2024). Staged implantation of active transcutaneous bone conduction hearing devices (BCHD) after explantation of older generation bone anchored hearing aids (BAHAs): Surgical outcomes and approach to management. Am J Otolaryngol, 45(4), 104328. (Read full article)
    11. So RJ, Franks Z, Espahbodi M, Ryan MA, Jenks C, Walsh J (2023). Clinical Presentation of Pediatric Recurrent Croup: Implications for Diagnosis. Clin Pediatr (Phila), 62(8), 871-878. (Read full article)
    12. Tooker EL, Wiggins RH 3rd, Espahbodi M, Naumer A, Buchmann LO, Greenberg SE, Patel NS (2023). The Natural History of Observed SDHx-Related Head and Neck Paragangliomas Using Three-Dimensional Volumetric Tumor Analysis. Otol Neurotol, 44(9), 931-940. (Read full article)
    13. Espahbodi M, Harvey E, Livingston AJ, Montagne W, Kozlowski K, Jensen J, Liu X, Juan W, Tarima S, Rusch M, Harris MS (2022). Association of Self-Reported Coping Strategies With Speech Recognition Outcomes in Adult Cochlear Implant Users. Otol Neurotol, 43(8), e888-e894. (Read full article)
    14. Harvey E, Peterson E, Fee R, Espahbodi M, Beste D, Robey T (2022). The impact of a fast-track questionnaire in pediatric paradoxical vocal fold motion disorder (PVFMD). Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol, 162, 111252. (Read full article)
    15. Samuels TL, Khampang P, Espahbodi M, McCormick CA, Chun RH, McCormick ME, Yan K, Kerschner JE, Johnston N (2021). Association of Pepsin With Inflammatory Signaling and Effusion Viscosity in Pediatric Otitis Media. Laryngoscope, 132(2), 470-477. (Read full article)
    16. Espahbodi M, Samuels TL, McCormick C, Khampang P, Yan K, Marshall S, McCormick ME, Chun RH, Harvey SA, Friedland DR, Johnston N, Kerschner JE (2020). Analysis of Inflammatory Signaling in Human Middle Ear Cell Culture Models of Pediatric Otitis Media. Laryngoscope, 131(2), 410-416. (Read full article)
    17. Espahbodi M, Kallenbach SL, Thorgerson AA, Huang CC, Shay SG, McCormick ME, Chun RH (2020). The direct laryngoscopy and rigid bronchoscopy findings and the subsequent management of infants with failed extubations. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol, 138, 110268. (Read full article)
    18. Espahbodi M, Kallenbach S, Huang CC, Chun RH, McCormick ME (2020). Significance of positive tracheal cultures in the 30 days following tracheostomy. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol, 134, 110028. (Read full article)
    19. Wheeler S, Espahbodi M, Lazar A, Brookes CCD, Harris MS (2020). Hemihypertrophy With Multiple Facial and Cranial Osteomas Causing External Auditory Canal Obliteration. Otol Neurotol, 41(6), e763-e764. (Read full article)
    20. Espahbodi M, Michel MA, Harris MS (2019). Bilateral Persistent Stapedial Arteries Associated With Abnormal Lower Extremity Bone Growth. Otol Neurotol, 41(2), e288-e289. (Read full article)
    21. Espahbodi M, Yan K, Chun RH, McCormick ME (2017). Management trends of infantile hemangioma: A national perspective. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol, 104, 84-87. (Read full article)
    22. Lennon CJ, Hunter JB, Mistry AM, Espahbodi M, Deasey M, Niesner KJ, Labadie RF (2017). NIH Funding within Otolaryngology: 2005-2014. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 157(5), 774-780. (Read full article)
    23. Chinnadurai K, Fenlason L, Bridges B, Espahbodi M, Chinnadurai S, Blood-Siegfried J (2016). Implementation of a Sustainable Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Prevention Protocol in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in Managua, Nicaragua. Dimens Crit Care Nurs, 35(6), 323-331. (Read full article)
    24. Carlson ML, White JR Jr, Espahbodi M, Haynes DS, Driscoll CL, Aksamit AJ, Pawate S, Lane JI, Link MJ (2014). Cranial base manifestations of neurosarcoidosis: a review of 305 patients. Otol Neurotol, 36(1), 156-66. (Read full article)
    25. ODaniel PI, Peng Z, Pi H, Testero SA, Ding D, Spink E, Leemans E, Boudreau MA, Yamaguchi T, Schroeder VA, Wolter WR, Llarrull LI, Song W, Lastochkin E, Kumarasiri M, Antunes NT, Espahbodi M, Lichtenwalter K, Suckow MA, Vakulenko S, Mobashery S, Chang M (2014). Discovery of a new class of non-β-lactam inhibitors of penicillin-binding proteins with Gram-positive antibacterial activity. J Am Chem Soc, 136(9), 3664-72. (Read full article)
    26. Lee M, Ikejiri M, Klimpel D, Toth M, Espahbodi M, Hesek D, Forbes C, Kumarasiri M, Noll BC, Chang M, Mobashery S (2012). Structure-Activity Relationship for Thiirane-Based Gelatinase Inhibitors. ACS Med Chem Lett, 3(6), 490-495. (Read full article)
    27. Testero SA, Lee M, Staran RT, Espahbodi M, Llarrull LI, Toth M, Mobashery S, Chang M (2010). Sulfonate-containing thiiranes as selective gelatinase inhibitors. ACS Med Chem Lett, 2(2), 177-81. (Read full article)

    Case Report

    1. Livingston AJ, Espahbodi M, Harvey SA, Albano K, Quinet SA, Bovi JA, Friedland DR (2020). Gamma Knife Treatment of Vestibular Schwannoma Planned With Computed Tomography Cisternography. Adv Radiat Oncol, 6(3), 100631. (Read full article)
    2. Kallenbach SL, Espahbodi M, Amos LB, Beste DJ, Chun RH (2020). Primary tracheocutaneous fistula closure with immediate transition to nocturnal noninvasive positive pressure ventilation in two children with Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol, 134, 110019. (Read full article)
    3. Espahbodi M, Sweeney AD, Lennon KJ, Wanna GB (2015). Facial nerve stimulation associated with cochlear implant use following temporal bone fractures. Am J Otolaryngol, 36(4), 578-82. (Read full article)
    4. Espahbodi M, Carlson ML, Fang TY, Thompson RC, Haynes DS (2014). Small vestibular schwannomas presenting with facial nerve palsy. Otol Neurotol, 35(5), 895-8. (Read full article)