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Benjamin Bitner, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Salt Lake City, UT

Benjamin Bitner MD

Rhinology & Paranasal Sinus Disease


Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Rhinology & Skull Base Surgery Ear, Nose & Throat Center of Utah

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  • 22 S 900 ESalt Lake City, UT 84102

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Summary

  • Benjamin Bitner, MD, is a fellowship-trained rhinologist and skull base surgeon specializing in the medical and surgical management of complex sinonasal and skull base disorders. His clinical practice focuses on advanced endoscopic sinus surgery, chronic and recurrent rhinosinusitis, sinonasal tumors, anterior skull base pathology, cerebrospinal fluid leak repair, orbital disease, functional nasal airway surgery, lacrimal surgery, and complex revision rhinologic procedures. He has particular expertise in minimally invasive endoscopic approaches for inflammatory disease, benign and malignant sinonasal tumors, and skull base lesions.

    Dr. Bitner graduated summa cum laude from Brigham Young University and earned his medical degree from the University of California Irvine School of Medicine. He completed residency training in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of California Irvine, followed by fellowship training in Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University. During fellowship, he received advanced training in endoscopic skull base surgery, sinonasal oncology, orbital surgery, and complex sinus surgery.

    Dr. Bitner has authored more than 100 peer-reviewed publications, review articles, book chapters, and scientific presentations focused on rhinology, skull base surgery, sinonasal tumors, and surgical outcomes. He is an active member of the American Rhinologic Society, the North American Skull Base Society, and the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

    Dr. Bitner is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care while partnering closely with referring physicians to deliver specialized expertise in rhinology and skull base surgery.

Education & Training

  • Thomas Jefferson University
    Thomas Jefferson UniversityFellowship, Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery, 2025 - 2026
  • University of California (Irvine)
    University of California (Irvine)Residency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2020 - 2025
  • University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine
    University of California, Irvine, School of MedicineClass of 2020, MD, Graduation with Distinction in Research
  • Brigham Young University
    Brigham Young UniversityBS, Nutritional Science, Summa Cum Laude, 2013 - 2016

Certifications & Licensure

  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 2026 - 2028
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2025 - 2026
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2020 - 2025

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Distinction in Research University of California Irvine School of Medicine, 2020
  • Alpha Omega Alpha University of California Irvine School of Medicine, 2019
  • Gold Humanism Honor Society University of California Irvine School of Medicine, 2019

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Endoscopic endonasal sinus stent placement as a salvage technique for drainage of a petrous abscess  
    Cadena G, Bitner B, Tran K, Bhandarkar N, Hsu FPK, J Head Neck Surg, 11/11/2019
  • Endoscopic endonasal resection of a parapharyngeal cavernous hemangioma: Technical case report and literature review  
    Bitner BF, Wang Z, Kuan EC, Otolaryngology Case Reports, 11/2019

Press Mentions

  • BNES Tweetorial - Is there any difference in the overall survival or pituitary adenoma characteristics in paediatric vs adult patients?
    BNES Tweetorial - Is there any difference in the overall survival or pituitary adenoma characteristics in paediatric vs adult patients?September 11th, 2021
  • New IFAR Content Online
    New IFAR Content OnlineNovember 11th, 2022
  • Resident Representatives
    Resident RepresentativesFebruary 10th, 2022

Grant Support

  • Determining if c-Fos Regulates Glucose Stimulated Insulin SecretionOffice of Research and Creative Activities Grant - Brigham Young University2014–2015

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Portuguese

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