Sarah M. Drejet
Rating: 4.8 of 5
( out of 130 reviews )

Sarah M. Drejet, MD

Languages spoken: Danish

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Huntsman Cancer Institute - Cancer Hospital South

Clinic 1A, Head and Neck
1950 Circle of Hope
Salt Lake City , UT 84112
801-587-4566
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Primary Children's Hospital

Pediatric ENT Clinic
100 N Mario Capecchi Drive
Salt Lake City , UT 84113
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  • Sarah Drejet, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery within the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Utah. Dr. Drejet’s Clinical interests in Head & Neck Surgery include cancers of the oral cavity, oropharynx, and larynx, microvascular reconstructive surgery, endocrine surgery, advanced skin cancers, transoral robotic surgery, salivary gland tumors, and skull base surgery. Dr. Drejet’s research interests related to head and neck cancer include functional and quality of life outcomes, ethics and methods of informed consent as well as access and causes of delays in care.

    Dr. Drejet completed her fellowship training in Head and Neck and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery under the instruction of Dr. James Netterville at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. She completed her residency in Otolaryngology at Indiana University. Through her training, she has benefited from having passionate and supportive mentors and is excited to continue that tradition. She performs the breadth of head and neck surgical operations and has a strong interest in global health. She previously provided surgical support to hospitals in Africa and is now looking to establish international connections that will ultimately lead to programs training and supporting surgeons abroad.

    She obtained an undergraduate degree in Integrative Biology from the University of California at Berkeley and went on to medical school at Jefferson Medical College (now Sidney Kimmel Medical College) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

    Patient Rating

    Rating: 4.8 out of 5
    4.8 /5
    ( out of 130 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    July 17, 2025
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Drejet is Amazing! [TRANSLATED]

    July 09, 2025
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Very good and very understandable [TRANSLATED]

    June 11, 2025
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Concerns for me as a patient.

    June 05, 2025
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great first experience with Dr Drejet and staff - looking forward to continuing the journey toward completion

    May 08, 2025
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Highly recommended. Answered my (many) questions and was extremely knowledgeable.

    May 07, 2025
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Excellent

    April 09, 2025
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    I highly recommend Dr. Drejet. She performed my surgery and has followed up with me for the last 4 years. Every interaction has been great and she has always been patient, knowledgeable, and caring.

    April 09, 2025
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    She's very caring and thorough. She listens and helps with any questions and was sure I understood all decisions we made. Plus the surgery was a success with very little discomfort.

    April 02, 2025
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Always very nice, concerned about your care and willing to go above and beyond to help with pretty much anything.

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  • Sarah Drejet, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery within the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Utah. Dr. Drejet’s Clinical interests in Head & Neck Surgery include cancers of the oral cavity, oropharynx, and larynx, microvascular reconstructive surgery, endocrine surgery, advanced skin cancers, transoral robotic surgery, salivary gland tumors, and skull base surgery. Dr. Drejet’s research interests related to head and neck cancer include functional and quality of life outcomes, ethics and methods of informed consent as well as access and causes of delays in care.

    Dr. Drejet completed her fellowship training in Head and Neck and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery under the instruction of Dr. James Netterville at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. She completed her residency in Otolaryngology at Indiana University. Through her training, she has benefited from having passionate and supportive mentors and is excited to continue that tradition. She performs the breadth of head and neck surgical operations and has a strong interest in global health. She previously provided surgical support to hospitals in Africa and is now looking to establish international connections that will ultimately lead to programs training and supporting surgeons abroad.

    She obtained an undergraduate degree in Integrative Biology from the University of California at Berkeley and went on to medical school at Jefferson Medical College (now Sidney Kimmel Medical College) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

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

    Education history

    Fellowship Head and Neck Surgery—Microvascular Reconstruction - Vanderbilt University Medical Center Fellow
    Residency Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery - Indiana University Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - Jefferson Medical College M.D.
    Undergraduate Integrative Biology - University of California, Berkeley B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Keefe K, McCrary HC, Wei M, Mark B, Drejet SM, Cannon RB, Buchmann LO, Hunt JP, Dodson M, Deshmukh V, Newman M, Monroe MM, Hashibe M (2024). Risk of cardiovascular disease among head and neck cancer survivors: A population-based matched cohort study. Oral Oncol, 159, 107041. (Read full publication)
    2. McCrary HC, Dunklebarger MF, Fechter BJ, Drejet SM, Monroe MM, Buchmann LO, Hunt JP, Cannon RB (2024). Early ambulation after fibular free flap surgery is associated with reduced length of stay, increased mobility independence, and discharge to home. Head Neck, 46(5), 1160-1167. (Read full publication)
    3. Sandelski MM, Drejet SM, Zimmer D, Yesensky JA, Moore M, Mantravadi AV, Sim MW (2021). Evaluating the risks and benefits of ketorolac in transoral robotic surgery. J Robot Surg, 15(6), 885-889. (Read full publication)
    4. Brown BL, Asante T, Welch HR, Sandelski MM, Drejet SM, Shah K, Runge EM, Shipchandler TZ, Jones KJ, Walker CL (2018). Functional and Anatomical Outcomes of Facial Nerve Injury With Application of Polyethylene Glycol in a Rat Model. JAMA Facial Plast Surg, 21(1), 61-68. (Read full publication)
    5. Ngouajio AL, Drejet SM, Phillips DR, Summerlin DJ, Dahl JP (2017). A systematic review including an additional pediatric case report: Pediatric cases of mammary analogue secretory carcinoma. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol, 100, 187-193. (Read full publication)
    6. Drejet S, Halum S, Brigger M, Skopelja E, Parker NP (2017). A Systematic Review. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 156(3), 435-441. (Read full publication)
    7. Luginbuhl A, Baker A, Curry J, Drejet S, Miller M, Cognetti D (2014). Preoperative cephalometric analysis to predict transoral robotic surgery exposure. J Robot Surg, 8(4), 313-7. (Read full publication)