Jeremy Meier

Jeremy Meier, MD, is Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He serves as Chief of Pediatric Otolaryngology for University of Utah Health and Primary Children's Hospital, specializing in complex pediatric airway reconstruction, craniofacial disorders, and genetic syndromes.

Education includes:

• B.S. in Biochemistry (magna cum laude) from Brigham Young University
• M.D. (summa cum laude) from Saint Louis University School of Medicine
• Residency in Otolaryngology at University of California Davis Medical Center
• Fellowship in Pediatric Otolaryngology at Medical University of South Carolina

His research focuses on improving healthcare value in pediatric otolaryngology through cost-effectiveness studies and quality improvement initiatives, currently funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). Clinical interests encompass laryngotracheal reconstruction, airway/swallowing disorders, sinus conditions, congenital neck masses, and cleft lip/palate.

His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on healthcare economics (insurance barriers, opioid stewardship), surgical outcomes (airway reconstruction, tonsillectomy), and diagnostic reliability. Research consistently addresses clinical decision-making, socioeconomic factors in care access, and innovative surgical techniques.

Awards include the Leland P. Johnson Teaching Award (2016) for resident education excellence. He leads international training initiatives in Ghana and volunteers at Salt Lake City's Maliheh Clinic for underserved populations.