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Board Certification
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryPatient Rating
5.0 /5( out of 16 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.
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Patient Comments
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Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.October 13, 2024HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERDr. McCrary is a skilled surgeon who has taken the time to explain procedures to me in easy to understand terns which I appreciate as an engineer who wants answers. She's even taken time out of her busy schedule to call me several tines to check on my healing progress.
September 22, 2024HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERVery informative and understanding and genuinly interested in me as her patient. Actively listens and responds well to questions. Outstanding patient interaction skills! Actively involved me and family members in decision-making for my medical problems.
September 21, 2024HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERWhat a wonderful doctor Hilary is, great bedside manner with a smile that can light up a room!!!
September 01, 2024HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERDr, Mccrary is so personable and she makes you feel like you are important to her not just a number. Her smile can put you at ease when you are so nervous.
July 30, 2024HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERDr. McCray is very bright and skilled doctor. She listens well and answers questions.
July 22, 2024HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERGracious and helpful in explaining necessary procedures and follow up near my home.
July 21, 2024HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERThe Doctor was clear on how the procedure was going to go and on how the easiest way I could deal with it, Thank you
July 14, 2024HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERDr. Mccrary was so entuned with me and my issues. I'm extremely grateful for her caring and understanding.
June 30, 2024HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTERSuper surgeon
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Board Certification and Academic Information
Academic Departments Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery -Primary Board Certification American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryEducation history
Fellowship Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction - Ohio State ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ College of Medicine Fellow Otolaryngology - ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine Resident Professional Medical Medicine - ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Arizona College of Medicine M.D. Global Family and Child ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ - ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Arizona M.P.H. Undergraduate Study Abroad - ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Newcastle, Australia Undergraduate ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ Sciences, Community ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ Education - ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Arizona B.S. Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Bellamkonda N, Highland J, McCrary HC, Slattery L, King B, Teames C, LeBaron K, Wiggins RH, Abraham D, Hunt JP (2024). Four-Dimensional Computed Tomography for Parathyroid Adenoma Localization: A Pre-Operative Imaging Protocol. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol, 133(4), 441-448. ()
- Judd RT, McCrary HC, Farlow JL, Li M, Godsell J, Kneuertz PJ, Ozer E (2023). Pedicled osteomyocutaneous pectoralis major flap with osseous rib harvest for salvage mandibular reconstruction: Case and technique. Head Neck, 46(2), 447-451. ()
- McCrary HC, Seim NB, Old MO (2023). History, Innovation, Pearls, and Pitfalls in Complex Midface Reconstruction. Otolaryngol Clin North Am, 56(4), 703-713. ()
- Khurana N, Babajanian E, McCrary H, Pulsipher A, Ghandehari H, Alt JA, Cannon RB (2023). Vascular permeability in HPV+ oropharyngeal cancers aids in fluorescent image-guided transoral robotic surgery using indocyanine green. Head Neck, 45(7), 1728-1740. ()
- Nyirjesy SC, Zhao S, Judd R, McCrary H, Kuhar HN, Farlow JL, Seim NB, Rocco JW, Kang SY, Haring CT (2023). Hypothyroidism as an Independent Predictor of 30-day Readmission in Head and Neck Cancer Patients. Laryngoscope. ()
- Yu Y, Geffen B, McCrary H, Dunya G, Rampton J, Zhang C, Presson AP, Poe D, Park AH (2022). Measurements of The Pediatric Cartilaginous Eustachian Tube: Implications for Balloon Dilation. Laryngoscope, 133(2), 396-402. ()
- McCrary H, Torrecillas V, Pollard SH, Collingridge DS, Yamashiro D, Skirko JR (2022). Risk of Malocclusion Among Patients Undergoing Single-Stage Versus Two-Stage Cleft Palate Repair. Cleft Palate Craniofac J, 59(10), 1271-1278. ()
- Miller RH, Gurgel RK, McCrary HC (2022). Graduating Otolaryngology Residents' Ideal Practice Expectations: A Longitudinal Analysis. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 167(3), 472-478. ()
- Dunklebarger MF, McCrary H, King B, Carpenter P, Buchmann L, Hunt J, Cannon R (2022). Success of Implantable Doppler Probes for Monitoring Buried Free Flaps. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 167(3), 452-456. ()
- McCrary HC, Aoki J, Huang Y, Chadwick B, Kerrigan K, Witt B, Hunt JP, Abraham D (2022). Mutation based approaches to the treatment of anaplastic thyroid cancer. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf), 96(5), 734-742. ()
- Neuberger K, McCrary H, Beckstrom J, Darelli-Anderson AM, Farrell TW, Brooke BS, Smith BK, Brownson KE (2022). Improving healthcare transitions of surgical care through an interprofessional education elective. J Am Geriatr Soc, 70(3), E11-E14. ()
- Carpenter P, McCrary HC, Aylward A, Cerrati E, Hunt JP, Buchmann LO, Cannon RB (2021). Penetrating Trauma Rapid Estimated Disability Scale: Assessing Facial Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wounds. Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med, 23(6), 455-459. ()
- Nguyen S, Johnston T, McCrary HC, Chow C, Babcock C, Richards B, Smith BK (2021). Medical student attitudes and actions that encourage teaching on surgery clerkships. Am J Surg, 222(6), 1066-1071. ()
- Miller RH, McCrary HC, Gurgel RK (2021). Assessing Trends in Fellowship Training Among Otolaryngology Residents: A National Survey Study. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 165(5), 655-661. ()
- McCrary HC, Babajanian E, Patel N, Yang S, Kircher M, Carlson ML, Gurgel RK (2021). Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence Syndrome Following Head Trauma: A Multi-institutional Review. Laryngoscope, 131(11), E2810-E2818. ()
- McCrary HC, McLean SR, Luman A, OSullivan P, Smith B, Cannon RB (2021). A National Survey of Robotic Surgery Training Among Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Residents. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol, 130(9), 1085-1092. ()
- Casazza GC, Gurgel RK, McCrary HC, Ramirez AS, Krakovitz PR, Shelton C, Meier JD (2021). Are Opioids Necessary in Middle Ear Surgery? Comparing the Transcanal and Postauricular Approach. Otol Neurotol, 42(6), 851-857. ()
- McCrary H, Skirko JR (2021). Bone Grafting of Alveolar Clefts. Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am, 33(2), 231-238. ()
- McCrary HC, Newberry CI, Casazza GC, Cannon RB, Ramirez AL, Meier JD (2020). Evaluation of opioid prescription patterns among patients undergoing thyroid surgery. Head Neck, 43(3), 903-908. ()
- Casazza GC, McIntyre MK, Gurgel RK, McCrary HC, Shelton C, Couldwell WT, Bowers CA (2020). Increasing Frailty, Not Increasing Age, Results in Increased Length of Stay Following Vestibular Schwannoma Surgery. Otol Neurotol, 41(10), e1243-e1249. ()
- Newberry CI, Carpenter P, McCrary H, Casazza G, Skirko J, Meier J (2020). Inter-rater reliability in diagnosis and treatment of type one laryngeal cleft: A blinded observational study. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol, 139, 110475. ()
- McCrary H, Pollard SH, Torrecillas V, Khong L, Taylor HM, Meier J, Muntz H, Skirko J (2020). Increased Risk of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency in Patients Undergoing Staged Palate Repair. Cleft Palate Craniofac J, 57(8), 975-983. ()
- Fuller AK, McCrary HC, Graham ME, Skirko JR (2020). The Case of the Missing Nose: Congenital Arhinia Case Presentation and Management Recommendations. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol, 129(7), 645-648. ()
- Newberry CI, McCrary HC, Cerrati EW (2020). The Efficacy of Oral Celecoxib Following Surgical Rhinoplasty. Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med, 22(2), 100-104. ()
- Newberry CI, Mccrary H, Thomas JR, Cerrati EW (2019). Updated Management of Malar Edema, Mounds, and Festoons: A Systematic Review. Aesthet Surg J, 40(3), 246-258. ()
- McCrary HC, Cannon RB, Buchmann LO (2019). Some Considerations in Treating Malignant Head and Neck Paragangliomas-Reply. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 146(2), 210-211. ()
- Rosas A, McCrary HC, Meier JD, Muntz HR, Park AH (2019). Proposal for the surgical management of ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵren with laryngeal saccular Cysts: A case series. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol, 126, 109604. ()
- McCrary HC, Babajanian E, Calquin M, Carpenter P, Casazza G, Naumer A, Greenberg S, Kohlmann W, Cannon R, Monroe MM, Hunt JP, Buchmann L (2019). Characterization of Malignant Head and Neck Paragangliomas at a Single Institution Across Multiple Decades. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 145(7), 641-646. ()
- Casazza GC, McCrary HC, Shelton C, Gurgel RK (2019). Primary Petrous Apex Epidermoids With Skull Base Erosion. Otol Neurotol, 40(5), e556-e561. ()
- McCrary H, Del Calvo V, Purser J, Casazza G, Park A (2019). The Role of Antioxidants in the Treatment of Congenital CMV-Related Hearing: A Case-Control Study. OTO Open, 3(2), 2473974X19841857. ()
- McCrary H, Sheng X, Greene T, Park A (2018). Long-term hearing outcomes of ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵren with symptomatic congenital CMV treated with valganciclovir. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol, 118, 124-127. ()
- Sharma S, McCrary H, Romero E, Kim A, Chang E, Le CH (2018). A prospective, randomized, single-blinded trial for improving health outcomes in rhinology by the use of personalized video recordings. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol, 8(12), 1406-1411. ()
- Carpenter PS, Shepherd HM, McCrary H, Torrecillas V, Kull A, Hunt JP, Monroe MM, Buchmann LO, Cannon RB (2018). Association of Celecoxib Use With Decreased Opioid Requirements After Head and Neck Cancer Surgery With Free Tissue Reconstruction. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 144(11), 988-994. ()
- Cannon RB, Shepherd HM, McCrary H, Carpenter PS, Buchmann LO, Hunt JP, Houlton JJ, Monroe MM (2018). Association of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act With Insurance Coverage for Head and Neck Cancer in the SEER Database. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 144(11), 1052-1057. ()
- Christensen DN, Franks ZG, McCrary HC, Saleh AA, Chang EH (2018). A Systematic Review of the Association between Cigarette Smoke Exposure and Chronic Rhinosinusitis. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 158(5), 801-816. ()
- Faucett EA, Barry JY, McCrary HC, Saleh AA, Erman AB, Ishman SL (2018). Otolaryngology Resident Education and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Core Competencies: A Systematic Review. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 144(4), 360-370. ()
- Teufel-Shone NI, Tippens JA, McCrary HC, Ehiri JE, Sanderson PR (2016). Resilience in American Indian and Alaska Native Public ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ: An Underexplored Framework. Am J ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ Promot, 32(2), 274-281. ()
- Faucett EA, McCrary HC, Barry JY, Saleh AA, Erman AB, Ishman SL (2017). High-Quality Feedback Regarding Professionalism and Communication Skills in Otolaryngology Resident Education. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 158(1), 36-42. ()
- Faucett EA, McCrary HC, Milinic T, Hassanzadeh T, Roward SG, Neumayer LA (2017). The role of same-sex mentorship and organizational support in encouraging women to pursue surgery. Am J Surg, 214(4), 640-644. ()
- Cervantes JA, Costello CM, Maarouf M, McCrary HC, Zeitouni NC (2017). The Use of a Fresh-Tissue Cadaver Model for the Instruction of Dermatological Procedures: A Laboratory Study for Training Medical Students. Dermatol Surg, 43(9), 1150-1156. ()
- McCrary HC, Faucett EA, Hurbon AN, Milinic T, Cervantes JA, Kent SL, Adamas-Rappaport WJ (2017). A Fresh Cadaver Model for the Instruction of Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration of Thyroid Nodules. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 157(1), 30-35. ()
- Chang EH, Willis AL, McCrary HC, Noutsios GT, Le CH, Chiu AG, Mansfield CJ, Reed DR, Brooks SG, Adappa ND, Palmer JN, Cohen NG, Stern DA, Guerra S, Martinez FD (2016). Association between the CDHR3 rs6967330 risk allele and chronic rhinosinusitis. J Allergy Clin Immunol, 139(6), 1990-1992.e2. ()
- Mudery JA, Francis R, McCrary H, Jacob A (2016). Older Individuals Meeting Medicare Cochlear Implant Candidacy Criteria in Noise but Not in Quiet: Are These Patients Improved by Surgery? Otol Neurotol, 38(2), 187-191. ()
- McCrary HC, Faucett EA, Reghunathan S, Aly FZ, Khan R, Carmody RF, Jacob A (2016). The First Reported Case of Recurrent Carcinoid Tumor in the External Auditory Canal. Otol Neurotol, 38(1), 114-117. ()
- McCrary HC, Krate J, Savilo CE, Tran MH, Ho HT, Adamas-Rappaport WJ, Viscusi RK (2016). Development of a fresh cadaver model for instruction of ultrasound-guided breast biopsy during the surgery clerkship: pre-test and post-test results among third-year medical students. Am J Surg, 212(5), 1020-1025. ()
- McCrary HC, Faucett EA, Erman AB (2016). Immunoglobulin G4-related sclerosing disease Mimicking sjogren's syndrome: A case report. Laryngoscope, 126(10), 2242-5. ()
- Barry JY, McCrary HC, Kent S, Saleh AA, Chang EH, Chiu AG (2016). The Triple Aim and its implications on the management of chronic rhinosinusitis. Am J Rhinol Allergy, 30(5), 344-50. ()
- McCrary HC, Nielsen TJ, Goldstein SA (2016). Penetrating Neck Trauma: An Unusual Case Presentation and Review of the Literature. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol, 125(8), 682-6. ()
- Rees HC, Meister E, Mohler MJ, Klotz SA (2014). HIV-Related Frailty Is Not Characterized by Sarcopenia. J Int Assoc Provid AIDS Care, 15(2), 131-4. ()
- Li Y, Marshall CM, Rees HC, Nunez A, Ezeanolue EE, Ehiri JE (2014). Intimate partner violence and HIV infection among women: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Int AIDS Soc, 17(1), 18845. ()
- Rees HC, Ianas V, McCracken P, Smith S, Georgescu A, Zangeneh T, Mohler J, Klotz SA (2013). Measuring frailty in HIV-infected individuals. Identification of frail patients is the first step to amelioration and reversal of frailty. J Vis Exp, (77). ()
Review
- McCrary HC, Colbert-Getz JM, Poss WB, Smith BK (2020). A Systematic Review of the Relationship Between In-Training Examination Scores and Specialty Board Examination Scores. [Review]. J Grad Med Educ, 13(1), 43-57. ()
Letter
- Farlow JL, McCrary HC, Sipos JA, Phay JE, Konda B, Agrawal A (2023). Neoadjuvant dabrafenib and trametinib for functional organ preservation in recurrent BRAF V600E-mutated papillary thyroid cancer. [Letter to the editor]. Oral Oncol, 147, 106625. ()
- Farlow JL, McCrary HC, Li M, Old MO (2023). Internal jugular vein reconstruction: An algorithm for reconstructive surgeons. [Letter to the editor]. Oral Oncol, 145, 106523. ()
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