John Symms, MD

My name is John Symms, I was born in Caldwell, ID and spent much of my childhood in the Treasure Valley. For my undergraduate degree I attended University of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT where I majored in mathematics. I then attended University of Nevada School of Medicine for medical school in Reno and Las Vegas, NV. During my fourth year of medical school I had the chance to interview with University of Arizona’s ENT head and neck surgery team and immediately felt at home with the residents and faculty. I am so excited to have the chance to train at a place that provides such a rich and comprehensive operative and clinical experience. In my free time, I love to play golf, listen to music, practice the saxophone, slackline, collect vinyl records, and spend time with my lovely wife and five children. I couldn’t be more proud to be a of such an awesome group of people here and I’m eager to explore an exciting, rewarding career in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery!

What attracted you to UArizona?
I am so excited to have the chance to train at a place that provides such a rich and comprehensive operative and clinical experience.

What is your favorite surgery to be involved in?
Most things involving endoscopes or microscopes.

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
In my free time, I love to play golf, listen to music, practice the saxophone, slackline, collect vinyl records, and spend time with my lovely wife and five children.

What are your long term goals?
Once I have completed my upcoming fellowship in advanced otology, I’m eager to explore an exciting, rewarding career in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery!