Dr. Sarah Rathnam Akkina, MD

Dr. Sarah Akkina specializes in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery and plastic surgery, bringing 11 years of experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School and completed her residency training at the University of Washington Medical Center. This dual specialty background allows her to provide comprehensive care for both functional and aesthetic concerns of the head and neck region.

Dr. Akkina practices at multiple locations including University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, and maintains affiliations with Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center Montlake, and UW Medical Center Northwest. She treats patients with Bell's palsy, cranial nerve palsies, and various forms of paralysis. Her surgical expertise includes performing Z-plasty procedures and botulinum injections, and she incorporates physical therapy approaches into patient care plans.