Neil Van Leeuwen, MD

EAR, NOSE & THROAT

Layton Antelope A

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Neil Van Leeuwen, MD, is a board-certified specialist in otolaryngology—the medical term for what is commonly known as ENT (ear, nose, and throat). His practice is located on the second floor of the Layton Antelope Building A west wing.

Dr. Van Leeuwen began his practice at Tanner Clinic in 2007 after separating from the U.S. Air Force, where he most recently served as Surgical Specialties Flight Commander at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio.

Dr. Van Leeuwen, a native of Salt Lake City, graduated from the University of Utah School of Medicine, following undergraduate work at Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah. He completed his residency in general surgery and otolaryngology at the University of Missouri Health Sciences Center, where he served as chief resident in otolaryngology.

Dr. Van Leeuwen’s professional experience includes a variety of leadership roles. He was the Surgical Specialties Flight Commander and Chief of Otolaryngology Element at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, as well as Chief of Otolaryngology at Hill Air Force Base in Utah.

He also served for four years as assistant professor of surgery at F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine, part of the Uniformed Services University of Health Science, as well as assistant clinical professor at Wright State University School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio.

Dr. Van Leeuwen is the recipient of the Air Force Meritorious Service Medal and the Air Force Commendation Medal.

The physician and his wife, Cathy, are the parents of six children and grandparents of four. He is an accomplished reader and enjoys gardening and bicycling.

Training and Education

  • Residency in otolaryngology – University of Missouri Health Sciences Center
  • M.D. – University of Utah School of Medicine
  • B.S. in microbiology – Brigham Young University

Professional History

  • Joined Tanner Clinic in 2007
  • Positions during military service include chief of otolaryngology at Hill AFB, Utah
  • Practicing physician since 1997

Certifications

  • Board certified in otolaryngology/head and neck surgery

Affiliations

  • Diplomate of the American Board of Otolaryngology
  • Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners
  • Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
  • American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Fellow of American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy

Accomplishments

  • Air Force Meritorious Service Medal
  • Air Force Commendation Medal
  • Presidential Scholar, BYU
  • Continuing volunteer work as a member of Utah Medical Outreach, a nonprofit group that makes twice-yearly humanitarian trips to Guatemala
  • Former assistant professor of surgery at F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine, part of the Uniformed Services University of Health Science, and assistant clinical professor at Wright State University School of Medicine, Dayton, Ohio.
  • Named as Chief Resident while at the University of Missouri Health Sciences Center

Accepted Insurance

All insurance accepted by the clinic.

  • Ear, nose and throat
  • Allergies (testing and treatment)
  • Thyroid and parathyroid

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