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Board Certification
American Board of OtolaryngologyNational Board of Medical ExaminersPatient Rating
4.9 /5( out of 304 reviews )The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.
The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
December 23, 2024IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTERDr.Shiffer has literally saved my life and has given me the ability to breathe. She has performed a difficult surgery on my airway, and even though I live 6 hours away, she has been compassionate and keeps my family updated on my status. I have been very impressed un the quality of care I have received by her and the rest of her staff!
December 23, 2024IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTERThank you Dr. Schiffer.
December 17, 2024IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTERDr. Schaffer is very knowledgeable and friendly. She is very easy to talk to and ask questions.
December 11, 2024IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTERDr. Schiffer was very confident and knowledgeable. That made me relax'she listened to me and didn't try to convince me to get more treatment. I felt very respected and well cared for.
December 09, 2024IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTERVery caring. I was quite impressed
December 08, 2024IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTERThis was my first appointment with Dr Schiffer. She immediately established a rapport and made me feel as if I was her only patient. She took the time to explain things thoroughly and answer all of our questions. I highly recommend her as a physician!
November 24, 2024CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTERProfessional, courteous. Really felt she was extremely knowledgable about my condition
November 22, 2024EXTERNAL SITEShe let my son ask all his questions and wasn't bothered by his curiosity.
November 13, 2024CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTERDr. Schiffer listened to my concerns, asked me questions on the efficacy on the treatment prior , and was very kind. I did not feel that she rushed with my appt and treatment. Thank you!
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Board Certification and Academic Information
Academic Departments Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery -Primary Board Certification American Board of OtolaryngologyNational Board of Medical ExaminersEducation history
Fellowship Laryngology - University of Utah Fellow Residency Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - University of Utah School of Medicine Administrative Chief Resident Residency Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident Graduate Training Public Health - University of Texas School of Public Health M.P.H. Professional Medical Medicine - Long School of Medicine at University of Texas Health San Antonio M.D. Undergraduate Major: Biology; Minor: Business - Texas A&M University B.A. Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Schiffer BL, Stern SM, Park AH (2019). Sjögren's syndrome in children with recurrent parotitis. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol, 129, 109768. ()
- Schiffer BL, Kendall K (2018). Changes in Timing of Swallow Events in Parkinson's Disease. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol, 128(1), 22-27. ()
- Gomez PP, Willis RE, Schiffer BL, Gardner AK, Scott DJ (2014). External validation and evaluation of an intermediate proficiency-based knot-tying and suturing curriculum. J Surg Educ, 71(6), 839-45. ()
Book Chapter
- Sowder JC, Schiffer BL, Gurgel R, Shelton C (2018). Middle Fossa and Translabyrinthine Approaches. In Couldwell WT (Ed.), Skull Base Surgery of the Posterior Fossa. Springer International Publishing.
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