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Gretchen M. Oakley, MD is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery department at the University of Utah School of Medicine. She specializes in Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery, focusing on nasal and sinus diseases such as chronic sinusitis, nasal tumors, and cerebrospinal fluid leaks. Dr. Oakley collaborates with neurosurgeons, ophthalmologists, and other specialists to ensure multidisciplinary patient care.
- Education: B.A. in Spanish from Georgetown University; M.D. from Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
- Training: Otolaryngology residency at the University of Utah; international fellowship in Rhinology/Skull Base Surgery in Sydney, Australia.
Her research explores chronic rhinosinusitis, emphasizing genetic, biological, and environmental factors, CSF leak diagnosis, and treatment outcomes. Recent publications analyze inflammatory biomarkers, surgical complexity, and multidisciplinary guidelines for sinonasal conditions.
Dr. Oakley also contributes to patient education and clinical productivity studies, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. She serves as the Medical Student Director for Otolaryngology.
