Sarah R. Akkina

Sarah R. Akkina is an Assistant Professor and Director of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Utah Health, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. She specializes in functional/cosmetic rhinoplasty, aging face treatments, facial trauma reconstruction, and microtia repair. Her clinical practice spans three locations: Imaging & Neurosciences Center (Salt Lake City), Midvalley Health Center Dermatology (Murray), and South Jordan Health Center (Otolaryngology/ENT).

Education highlights include:

• Bachelor's degree from University of Pennsylvania (Ivy League)
• Medical Doctorate from University of Michigan
• Residency completion at University of Washington
• Stanford fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Her research focuses on automating image analysis and improving surgical outcomes through technological innovation. Patient ratings average 4.9/5 based on 198 reviews, with frequent praise for her surgical expertise, compassionate care, and thorough explanations during consultations.

Teaching responsibilities include training advanced surgical residents. Though no specific grants or labs are mentioned, her work integrates clinical practice with academic advancements in facial surgery techniques.