Sarah M. Drejet
( out of 94 reviews )

Sarah M. Drejet, MD

Languages spoken: Danish

Clinical Locations

Huntsman Cancer Institute - Cancer Hospital South

Clinic 1A, Head and Neck
Salt Lake City
801-585-0193

Primary Children's Hospital

Pediatric ENT Clinic
Salt Lake City

Ear, Nose, & Throat Clinic

Otolaryngology/ENT, Area E
Salt Lake City
801-587-8368

Veterans Administration Medical Center

Salt Lake City

  • Sarah Drejet, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery within the Division of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Utah.

    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.

    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

    • 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

    • Access and causes of delays in care

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 94 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    August 21, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Focused understanding on what brought me there and possible solutions.

    August 14, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Dr Drejet is great! She is quick on her feet to Solve problems.

    August 03, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    If you want a doctor that ignores your experience in favor of her very brief exam, this is the doctor for you.

    July 24, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Dr Drejet is the best. She cares not only about the outcome of the surgery, she cares in the long term as well. I can¿t rave enough about her, I would recommend her anytime to anyone!

    July 20, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Wonderful, patient, compassionate, didn't rush through explanations.

    March 28, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Dr. Drejet is kind professional and caring about her patients. I trust her with caring for me. Thank you.

    March 27, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Dr. Drejet is truly exceptional. She is a skilled practitioner and compassionate human. She serves as an example of what all physicians should be.

    March 20, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Extremely knowledgeable extremely polite and comforting recommender to anyone regarding any type of a problem that they may have with cancer

    March 13, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Very caring

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  • Sarah Drejet, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery within the Division of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Utah.

    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.

    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

    • 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

    • Access and causes of delays in care

    Board Certification and Academic Information

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

    Education history

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

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. 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 article)
    2. 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 article)
    3. Drejet S, Halum S, Brigger M, Skopelja E, Parker NP (2017). A Systematic Review. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 156(3), 435-441. (Read full article)
    4. 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 article)

    Review

    1. 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. [Review]. Head Neck, 46(5), 1160-1167. (Read full article)