Michael H. Stevens

Michael H. Stevens, MD

Languages spoken: English, Italian

Academic Information

Departments Adjunct - Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery

Board Certification

  • American Board of Otolaryngology

Dr. Stevens completed most of his training in Utah. After completing an internship, he served three years in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War where he cared for war casualties as an assistant otolaryngologist. Following the completion of his residency, he became the Chief of Otolaryngology at the VA Hospital as well as an assistant Dean of the School of Medicine. He was also a member of the admissions committee and the promotion and tenure committee for the medical school. He became a member of the prestigious Triologic Society after writing a thesis on ¿Primary Fungal Infections of the Paranasal Sinuses¿ in 1978. He has been an author or co-author of 75 articles in medical literature, and a teacher for the American Academy of Otolaryngology for 20 years on smell and taste disorders. His part time practice now includes general otolaryngology problems with particular focus on disorders of the sense of smell and taste. He is currently conducting research on improving methods of treating dysgeusia or disturbances of the sense of taste.

Dr. Stevens has a master's degree in music history and literature. He is a long time supporter of the Utah Symphony and Opera, has six children, and 17 grandchildren. He enjoys playing the piano, singing, skiing and golf.

Education History

Postdoctoral Training House Ear Institute
 Postdoctoral Training
Postdoctoral Training University of Zurich
 Postdoctoral Training
Undergraduate University of Utah
 BA
Undergraduate University of Utah
 BS
Professional Medical University of Utah
 MD
Internship Orange County Medical Center
 Intern
Residency University of Utah School of Medicine
 Resident

Selected Publications

Journal Article

  1. Calhoun KH, Martinez SA, Stevens MH, Hokanson JA, Bailey B (1990). The resident selection process in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery, 116(9), 1041-3. (Read full article)
  2. Davis RK, Stoker K, Harker G, Davis K, Gibbs FA Jr, Harnsberger HR, Stevens MH, Parkin JL, Johnson L (1989). Prognostic indicators in head and neck cancer patients receiving combined therapy. Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery, 115(12), 1443-6. (Read full article)
  3. Davis RK, Kelly SM, Parkin JL, Stevens MH, Johnson L (1990). Selective management of early glottic cancer. The Laryngoscope, 100(12), 1306-9. (Read full article)
  4. Stevens MH, Apfelbaum R (1990). Transnasal pituitary tumor surgery. The Laryngoscope, 100(4), 427-9. (Read full article)
  5. Stevens M (2001). Steroid-dependent anosmia. The Laryngoscope, 111(2), 200-3. (Read full article)
  6. Stevens MH, Stevens D (2005). Pain reduction by fibrin sealant in older children and adult tonsillectomy. The Laryngoscope, 115(6), 1093-6. (Read full article)
  7. Stevens M (1990). Laser surgery of tonsils, adenoids, and pharynx. Otolaryngologic clinics of North America, 23(1), 43-7. (Read full article)