Reema Padia
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Reema Padia, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Primary Children's Hospital - Lehi

2250 N Miller Campus Dr
Lehi , UT 84043
385-531-1000
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Primary Children's Hospital

Pediatric Otolaryngology/ENT
100 N Mario Capecchi Drive
Salt Lake City , UT 84113
801-213-3599
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Reema Padia

Reema Padia, MD is an Associate Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Utah and Primary Children’s Hospital. She is board-certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology. Dr. Padia is the Director of the Vascular Anomalies Center at Primary Children's Hospital and Fellowship Director for Pediatric Otolaryngology. She specializes in vascular anomalies and aerodigestive disorders alongside general pediatric otolaryngology.

Her clinical practice includes the vascular anomalies center and aerodigestive center along with general pediatric otolaryngology at Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City and Lehi. She serves as a leader on the National Vascular Anomalies Task Force and has been an invited to speak on panels to discuss the treatment of aerodigestive disorders and vascular anomalies at national meetings. Her research interests include dissecting the genetic make-up of lymphatic malformations and understanding the role of laryngeal cleft intervention in patients with swallowing disorders.

She was born and raised in North Carolina and completed her undergraduate degree at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. She earned her medical degree at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University before completing her otolaryngology residency at the University of Utah. She completed her pediatric otolaryngology fellowship at the University of Washington Seattle Children’s Hospital where she gained expertise in the treatment of patients with vascular anomalies and aerodigestive disorders. She served as the surgical director of the vascular anomalies center at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and was a member of the aerodigestive team there prior to joining as faculty at the University of Utah.

Specialties

Board Certification

American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (Sub: Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology)
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Patient Rating

Patients consistently praise Dr. Padia for her kindness, patience, and child-focused approach, noting she makes children feel comfortable and explains procedures in age-appropriate ways. Reviewers frequently mention her clear communication, thoroughness, responsiveness to questions, and attentive bedside manner, with several Spanish-language comments expressing similar appreciation. Feedback is overwhelmingly positive overall, with one single comment reporting feeling disregarded.

Generated via Patient Reviews

5.0 /5
( out of 43 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.

2026-03-29
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

Dr. Padia is thoughtful and engaging. She spoke to my child in a way that made her feel understood. Her manner is calm and reassuring. Our experience was excellent.

2026-03-19
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

Dr. Padia was so personable. She spoke directly with my son, asked his opinions and was very clear. We were so grateful for her help!

2026-02-27
EXTERNAL SITE

Disregarded us completely.

2026-02-13
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

Dr. Padia is wonderful. She has wonderful bedside manner and takes the time to explain everything and answer all your questions.

2026-01-22
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

A very good doctor, very attentive and very patient. [TRANSLATED]

2026-01-18
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

Dr. Padia is very professional and kind. She explained things to us and allowed time for questions, so we can make an informed decision. She explained, in a developmentally appropriate way, to our son what she needed to do during the exam to help him feel comfortable. We feel confident and encouraged. We're so grateful we are patients of hers.

2025-10-30
EXTERNAL SITE

She is very happy when she is concerned about the patient's health and does so with great love and dedication. We are very grateful. [TRANSLATED]

2025-10-24
EXTERNAL SITE

Excellent [TRANSLATED]

2025-10-16
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

Dr. Padia is always so kind and caring. She takes the time to explain exactly what she is doing and makes sure the patient understands and is comfortable before she begins. She always makes sure to make sure that all questions and follow up care is explained and answered before we leave. She's absolutely wonderful to work with.

2025-08-08
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

Dr Padia is the absolute best. Her heart is to help her patients and she truly cares about them. We are forever grateful she is part of my daughter's team!

2025-07-11
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

Very good provider

2025-07-04
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

Beyond thankful for Dr. Padia. She has been so knowledgeable and patient through the whole process of getting my daughter diagnosed and treated. She answered all of our question and explained everything in a way that was easy to understand. She was gentle and kind to my daughter and made her feel comfortable and safe. We could not be happier with our whole experience! Thank you Dr. Padia!

2025-05-23
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

She was lovely, caring and compassionate.

2025-03-20
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

The doctor was very patient in examining my child [NAME REMOVED] [TRANSLATED]

2025-01-17
EXTERNAL SITE

I wish there was a perfection button because that's how she was. She explained everything to us thoroughly answered all of my questions put my mind at ease, she's just amazing!

2024-12-15
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

Dr. Padia was so patient and kind with our 2.5 year-old daughter. Our little girl has a lot of anxiety about new people and situations and a lot of sensory needs, and Dr. Padia was so good with her! I actually teared up watching Dr. Padia interact with our daughter because it was such a noticeable difference from some other providers we have seen in the past. You could see how much Dr. Padia loves her job and respects the needs of the children she sees. She turned a hospital visit into something fun and memorable instead of something that could have been traumatic for our little girl, and we appreciate it more than she will probably ever know.

2024-11-08
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

Very helpful and good at explaining things to her patients

2024-11-08
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

She's awesome!

2024-10-18
EXTERNAL SITE

The surgeon was absolutely amazing. Best experience considering my son was so little for this procedure. He is all healed up and happy

2024-09-06
EXTERNAL SITE

Dr Padia came into the room already informed about my daughter's situation, explained everything thoroughly, and answered all of our questions patiently. It was one of the best medical appointments I've ever been a part of!

2024-09-03
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

So impressed with her. She made our little one feel important and safe and powerful, to do what she needed to do.

2024-07-27
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

Dr. Padia was so sweet and caring to a nervous little girl. She made sure every step was explained so my 7 year old could understand what was going to happen and why. Very patient and kind

2024-07-26
EXTERNAL SITE

Dr. Padia is amazing to work with. She was very kind to my kids and explained things well. She's so great!

2024-07-19
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

She is very caring and listens to you're concerns. She really makes you feel comfortable and explains the treatment! We sure love her.

2024-06-21
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

Excelente Médico, muy amable y bien su explicación en todos los aspectos con respecto al caso de mi hija.

2024-04-06
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

She was very thorough and attentive. I felt heard and that our situation was important to her. She answered my questions and explained things well.

2024-03-22
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

Es muy clara en sus comentarios explicándose correctamente

2024-03-01
PRIMARY CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER

We loved Dr Reema

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.

Reema Padia, MD is an Associate Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Utah and Primary Children’s Hospital. She is board-certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology. Dr. Padia is the Director of the Vascular Anomalies Center at Primary Children's Hospital and Fellowship Director for Pediatric Otolaryngology. She specializes in vascular anomalies and aerodigestive disorders alongside general pediatric otolaryngology.

Her clinical practice includes the vascular anomalies center and aerodigestive center along with general pediatric otolaryngology at Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City and Lehi. She serves as a leader on the National Vascular Anomalies Task Force and has been an invited to speak on panels to discuss the treatment of aerodigestive disorders and vascular anomalies at national meetings. Her research interests include dissecting the genetic make-up of lymphatic malformations and understanding the role of laryngeal cleft intervention in patients with swallowing disorders.

She was born and raised in North Carolina and completed her undergraduate degree at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. She earned her medical degree at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University before completing her otolaryngology residency at the University of Utah. She completed her pediatric otolaryngology fellowship at the University of Washington Seattle Children’s Hospital where she gained expertise in the treatment of patients with vascular anomalies and aerodigestive disorders. She served as the surgical director of the vascular anomalies center at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and was a member of the aerodigestive team there prior to joining as faculty at the University of Utah.

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery -Associate Professor (Clinical)
Board Certification
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (Sub: Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology)
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Education history

Undergraduate Chemistry - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill B.S.
Study Abroad - University of Seville
Professional Medical Medicine - Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University M.D.
Residency Otolaryngology - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
Fellowship Pediatric Otolaryngology - University of Washington, Seattle Children¿s Hospital Fellow

Selected Publications

Journal Article

  1. Allen WP, Eyring JB, Hemeyer BM, Padia R, Orb QT, Meier J (2026). Quality of Life Impact of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency: The Role of Social Determinants of Health. The Laryngoscope, 136(3), 1516-1524.
  2. Grewal MR, Faust C, Eljamri S, Daniels K, Stapleton AL, Simons J, Pulsipher A, Smith KA, Padia (2026). Gender Representation on the National Otolaryngology Stage: Leadership Roles and Moderator-Panelist Trends at Recent Conferences. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery, 174(4), 989-996.
  3. Eyring JB, Hemeyer BM, Allen WP, Stewart C, Orb QT, Meier JD, Padia (2026). Social risk factors of recurrent croup. International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology, 200, 112682.
  4. Reddy PD, Raman A, Eljamri S, Shaffer A, Padia (2025). Disparities in Medication Prescriptions and Post-Tracheostomy Outcomes in Pediatric Patients. The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology, 34894241310342.
  5. Padia R, Wang C, Henry L, Ishman SL, Jamal (2025). How to be a Better Surgeon: The Evidence for Surgical Coaching. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery, 172(3), 1085-1087.
  6. Karkoutli A, Bonilla-Velez J, Rosenberg T, Chun R, Richter G, Padia (2025). Vascular Anomalies Patient Database Practices: American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology Vascular Anomalies Task Force Survey. International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology, 193, 112344.
  7. Eyring JB, Hemeyer BM, Walker S, Allen WP, Liang S, Stewart C, Meier JD, Padia (2025). Button Battery Ingestion: Exploring Socioeconomic Risk Factors. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery,
  8. Eljamri S, Lucas J, Shaffer A, Hashimi B, Rushchak M, Padia (2025). Size of Pediatric Tracheostomy Tube and Predictors of Postoperative Complications. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery, 173(4), 975-984.
  9. Harris L, Padia (2025). Does Early Laser Treatment of Capillary Malformations Lead to More Favorable Outcomes?. The Laryngoscope,
  10. Kitchloo SP, Shaffer AD, McCormick A, McCormick M, Bykowski M, Padia (2024). Healthcare utilization in patients with head and neck lymphatic malformations with the introduction of sirolimus. American journal of otolaryngology, 45(6), 104422.
  11. Hashimi B, Shaffer AD, McCoy JL, Chi DH, Padia (2024). Resource Utilization and Risk Factors for Esophageal Injury in Pediatric Esophageal Foreign Bodies. The Laryngoscope, 134(11), 4774-4782.
  12. Lucas JP, Shaffer A, Rushchak M, Stapleton A, Padia (2024). Environmental impact on pediatric epistaxis and the utility of diagnostic studies: A single-institutional review. International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology, 176, 111827.
  13. Ramprasad VH, Konanur A, McCoy JL, McCormick A, Jabbour N, Padia R (2023). Operative Surveillance of Airway Hemangiomas in PHACE Syndrome. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol, 132(2), 121-125.
  14. Orb Q, Dunya G, Padia R, King J, Holbrook J, Muntz H, Smith ME (2023). Long-term Outcomes of Vocal Fold Paralysis Following Patent Ductus Arteriosus Ligation in Neonates. Laryngoscope, 133(5), 1257-1261.
  15. Haykal N, Daniels K, Konanur A, McCoy JL, Bykowski MR, Yilmaz S, Padia R (2023). Impact of puberty on procedure frequency for treatment of simple head and neck lymphatic and venous malformations.(Epub ahead of print) Am J Otolaryngol, 44(6), 104005.
  16. Wollstein Y, McCoy JL, Staltari G, Dixit R, Freiser ME, Mady LJ, Padia R, Jabbour N, Tobey ABJ (2023). Pediatric Tracheostomy Safety: Implementation of an Airway Safety Placard.(Epub ahead of print). Respir Care.
  17. Wollstein Y, McCoy JL, Staltari G, Dixit R, Freiser ME, Mady LJ, Padia R, Jabbour N, Tobey AB (2023). Pediatric Tracheostomy Safety: Implementation of an Airway Safety Placard. Respiratory care,
  18. Luu K, Belsky MA, Dharmarajan H, Kaffenberger T, McCoy JL, Cangilla K, Tobey ABJ, Simons JP, Maguire R, Padia R (2022). Dysphagia in Pediatric Patients with Tracheostomy. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol, 131(5), 457-462.
  19. Patel TA, McCoy JL, Belsky MA, Sim ES, Konanur A, Yan A, Jabbour N, Padia R (2022). Effect of Insurance Type on Postoperative Tympanostomy Tube Follow-up. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 166(6), 1078-1084.
  20. Dang S, McCoy JL, Shaffer AD, Tobey ABJ, Dohar JE, Simons JP, Maguire RC, Padia R (2022). Initiation of acid suppression therapy for laryngomalacia. Am J Otolaryngol, 43(3), 103434.
  21. Konanur A, Jimenez JE, Kochin M, McCormick A, Salgado C, Yilmaz S, Bykowski M, Padia R (2022). Non-involuting congenital hemangioma with delayed hypertrophy: A case series. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol, 157, 111102.
  22. Eljamri S, MacArthur C, Strub G, Bly R, Bonilla-Velez J, Rosenberg TL, Padia R (2022). Genetic testing for vascular anomalies - American society of pediatric otolaryngology vascular anomalies task force practice patterns.(Epub ahead of print) Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol, 163, 111363.
  23. Hallak H, Abou-Al-Shaar H, Mallela AN, McDowell MM, Jabbour N, Padia R, Greene S, Pollack IF (2022). The Eyebrow Approach for the Management of Pediatric Frontal Epidural Abscesses Secondary to Diffuse Sinusitis. Pediatr Neurosurg, 57(3), 213-221.
  24. Dharmarajan H, McCoy JL, Jabbour N, McCormick A, Xavier F, Correa D, Padia R (2021). Peri-procedural Anticoagulation in Patients with Head and Neck Versus Extremity Venous Malformations. Laryngoscope, 131(5), 1163-1167.
  25. Weinstock MS, McCoy JL, Cangilla K, Shaffer AD, Maguire RC, Tobey ABJ, Simons JP, Padia RK (2021). Predictive Utility of the Penetration-Aspiration Scale in Inter-Arytenoid Injection Augmentation. Laryngoscope, 131(5), E1707-E1713.
  26. Konanur A, McCoy JL, Shaffer A, Kitsko D, Maguire R, Padia R (2021). Detecting coagulopathy in pediatric patients with post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol, 147, 110807.
  27. Padia R, Coppess S, Horn DL, Parikh SR, Hoang J, Faherty A, DeMarre K, Johnson K (2019). Pediatric dysphagia: Is interarytenoid mucosal height significant? Laryngoscope, 129(11), 2588-2593.
  28. Coppess S, Padia R, Horn D, Parikh SR, Inglis A, Bly R, Dahl J, Dudley D, Johnson K (2019). Standardizing Laryngeal Cleft Evaluations: Reliability of the Interarytenoid Assessment Protocol. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 160(3), 533-539.
  29. Padia R, Miller C, Patak L, Friedman SD, Stone K, Otjen J, Johnson K (2019). Simulation-Guided Tracheotomy in a Patient With Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva. Laryngoscope, 129(4), 812-817.
  30. Padia R, Hall D, Sjogren P, Narayanan P, Meier JD (2018). Sequelae of Tympanostomy Tubes in a Multihospital Health System. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 158(5), 930-933.
  31. Padia R, Bly R, Bull C, Geddis AE, Perkins J (2018). Medical Management of Vascular Anomalies. Curr Treat Options Pediatr, 4(2), 221-236.
  32. Sjogren PP, Hall D, Padia R, Stoddard GJ, Meier JD (2018). Impact of Deductible Health Plans on Parental Decision Making for Common Pediatric Otolaryngology Procedures. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 159(4), 761-765.
  33. Padia R, Smith ME (2017). Posterior Glottic Insufficiency in Children. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol, 126(4), 268-273.
  34. Padia R, Alt JA, Curtin K, Muntz HR, Orlandi RR, Berger J, Meier JD (2017). Familial link of otitis media requiring tympanostomy tubes. Laryngoscope, 127(4), 962-966.
  35. Padia R, Alt JA, Curtin K, Muntz HR, Orlandi RR, Berger J, Meier JD (2017). Environmental contributions to otitis media requiring tympanostomy tubes. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol, 101, 97-101.
  36. Padia R, Muntz H, Pfeffer K, Meier J (2017). Effectiveness of Adenotonsillectomy and Risk of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency in Children With Prader-Willi Syndrome. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol, 126(11), 733-738.
  37. Padia R, Curtin K, Peterson K, Orlandi RR, Alt J (2016). Eosinophilic esophagitis strongly linked to chronic rhinosinusitis. Laryngoscope, 126(6), 1279-83.
  38. Padia R, Thomas A, Alt J, Gale C, Meier JD (2016). Hospital cost of pediatric patients with complicated acute sinusitis. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol, 80, 17-20.
  39. Thomas A, Alt J, Gale C, Vijayakumar S, Padia R, Peters M, Champagne T, Meier JD (2016). Surgeon and hospital cost variability for septoplasty and inferior turbinate reduction. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol, 6(10), 1069-1074.
  40. Padia R, Olsen G, Henrichsen J, Bullock G, Gale C, Stoddard G, Ott M, Srivastava R, Meier JD (2015). Hospital and Surgeon Adherence to Pediatric Tonsillectomy Guidelines Regarding Perioperative Dexamethasone and Antibiotic Administration. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 153(2), 275-80.

Review

  1. Padia R, Zenner K, Bly R, Bennett J, Bull C, Perkins J (2019). Clinical application of molecular genetics in lymphatic malformations. [Review]. Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol, 4, (1), 170-173.
  2. Padia R, Sjogren P, Smith M, Muntz H, Stoddard G, Meier J (2018). Systematic review/meta-analysis comparing successful outcomes after single vs. double-stage laryngotracheal reconstruction. [Review]. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol, 108, 168-174.
  3. White MA, Agle SC, Padia RK, Zervos EE (2011). Denver peritoneovenous shunts for the management of malignant ascites: a review of the literature in the post LeVeen Era. [Review]. Am Surg, 77, (8), 1070-5.

Case Report

  1. Beiriger J, Bestourous DE, Patel N, Padia R, Cannon R, McCrary H (2025). Complete loss of lower lip in a one-year-old treated with delayed free tissue transfer: a case report and comprehensive review of the literature. Journal of surgical case reports, 2025(10), rjaf811.