Edward Utz MD

Edward Russell Utz, MD, is a physician specializing in Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery (ENT), with clinical focus in head and neck surgery. He practices in San Diego, California, and has served in academic and hospital-based settings, including the Department of Otolaryngology at Naval Medical Center San Diego. Dr. Utz attended Cornell University for his undergraduate education and earned his medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Maryland. He completed residency training in San Diego, developing broad expertise in the medical and surgical management of conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, and head and neck. He is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. Before and alongside his medical career, Dr. Utz built a long professional background in the U.S. Navy, including earlier work as a nuclear engineer on fast-attack submarines. His Navy service also included tours in San Diego, Hawaii, and Japan, and he ultimately retired after a full career in military medicine. Dr. Utz is known for bringing disciplined, mission-focused experience to patient care and for emphasizing clear communication, thorough evaluation, and thoughtful surgical decision-making.