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Patient Rating:

4.8 out of 5

627 Patient Ratings
88 Patient Comments

Robert A. Stephenson, M.D.

Specialties

Languages

  • English

Bio

Robert Stephenson, MD, is a professor in the Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, at the University of Utah, School of Medicine and an Investigator at Huntsman Cancer Institute. He holds the Jon M. Huntsman Presidential Endowed Chair in Urologic Oncology. He leads the Genito-Urinary Multidisciplinary Disease Group at Huntsman Cancer Hospital.

Dr. Stephenson specializes in the treatment of urologic cancers, including prostate cancer, bladder cancer, kidney cancer, testis cancer, adrenal cancer and penile cancer, with the goal of achieving the best possible cancer outcomes and improving overall quality of life for his patients. He has extensive experience in laparoscopic prostate surgery using the robot-assisted DaVinci system.

Dr. Stephenson received his medical degree from the University of Utah in 1978. He completed an internship at the University of California, Los Angeles; a residence at Stanford University and a fellowship at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. Following his specialty training, Dr. Stephenson was Director of Urologic Oncology at Tufts University School of Medicine. From there, he went to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Dr. Stephenson joined the faculty of the University of Utah, School of Medicine in 1991.

Dr. Stephenson has published numerous articles regarding urological oncology, most notably carcinoma of the prostate. He is recognized for the development of animal models for human prostate cancer and for devising surgical methods to improve treatment of high-risk prostate cancer. He has done research using high-technology surgical and radiation therapies to treat prostate and kidney tumors and investigates prostate cancer treatment outcomes in national population-based databases. Dr. Stephenson is also involved in the study of prostate cancer genetic risk factors and prostate cancer tumor marker research.

Locations

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(801) 587-4381 Huntsman Cancer Hospital
1950 Circle of Hope
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
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Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Surgery - Professor
Academic Divisions Urology
Board Certification American Board of Urology

Patient Ratings

The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

Likelihood of recommending doctor
4.9
My confidence in doctor
4.9
Time doctor spent with me
4.7
Doctor spoke using clear language
4.8
Doctor's effort to include me in decisions
4.8
Doctor's concern for questions & worries
4.8
Doctor's explanation of condition/problem
4.8
Wait time at clinic
4.0
Doctor's friendliness and courtesy
4.9

Patient Comments

Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

June 04, 2013

We have full confidence and trust in Dr. Stephenson. He is, by far, the best physician we have ever had.

June 03, 2013

Always helpful, friendly, and not in a hurry nor wasting time

June 03, 2013

Dr. Stephenson was wonderful: warm, engaged with me as a human being, and both helpful and empathetic in addressing my health concerns. He is the most confidence-inspiring doctor I have ever had.

May 20, 2013

absoutlely certain that I will recommend this care provider to others.

May 17, 2013

GREAT

May 08, 2013

Information was not clearing explained. Also, wait time to speak with Dr. Stephenson was about 35-40 minutes.

April 29, 2013

I have been a patient at Huntsman Cancer Center for over ten years. I couldn't be more pleased than I am for the excellent treatment I have received. I feel very fortunate to be a patient of Dr. Robert Stephenson and his great staff.

April 28, 2013

Experience was very good.

April 22, 2013

The care provider (PA) was very thorough and took a great deal of time explaining everything. I felt very confident in his experience.

April 17, 2013

Everyone was wonderful. The whole process was done quickly and comfortably

April 11, 2013

great group of people at the center.

April 09, 2013

I am pleasantly amazed at the amount of time all the professional staff took in answering my questions. I feel like they care and are concerned for me.

April 08, 2013

hard to imagine how care could be better in all these respects!

April 03, 2013

All of the people I had contact with were great.

March 31, 2013

The services received and time spent could not have better. Huntsman is a very professional institute. I'm pleased. Dr. Stephenson said I would be taken care and he was really talking to me, not at me, or around me. Thank-you all.

March 29, 2013

Dr.Stevenson is the best Dr. Stevenson is the best! !

March 26, 2013

We were "squeezed in" so the doctor was very busy already, accounting for not getting full information about the "mass" found or what to expect.

March 15, 2013

Currently I have been waiting for 1 week for prior authorization for a perscription that Dr. Stephenson gave and I am getting alot of run around from the pre-auth person. The nurse in Dr.Stevenson's office Racheal has been great.

March 07, 2013

There was a very small wait between Doctors, other than that I had a great experience. Thanks..

March 04, 2013

I can not wait until NEXT YEAR!!!! ;-)

March 04, 2013

Bob Stephenson's the best.

February 26, 2013

encouraging, caring, and have a great of confidence in the care and treatment from Dr Stephenson

February 18, 2013

Would have like to talk to Doc. after the surgery but realize how busy he is and understand why he did not come by.

February 18, 2013

I've always felt as if I were the most important patient.

February 12, 2013

I can't praise Dr. Stephenson enough. I feel that I am in the best hands possible. Because of his taking the extra time to talk about how nutrition can affect health I have made significant changes in my diet. He is patient, concerned, and has a way of explaining things in a way I can understand. I feel most grateful to have the HCI as a resource and Dr. Stephenson as a physician.

February 05, 2013

Doctor Stephenson is perhaps the best physician I have ever been treated by in terms of his manner, demeanor, and the confidence he inspires.

February 04, 2013

every thing was great!

February 04, 2013

I didn't feel like the doctor was rushing me. He took time with me and explained in detail options and procedures. He answered all my questions

January 28, 2013

good

January 15, 2013

Excellent physician care - Robert Stephenson, M.D.

January 01, 2013

have already had a brother that went through the prostrate cancer DaVinci procedure with Dr. Stephenson and have recommended to several other priends and family.

December 24, 2012

it is always a pleasure to deal with HCH

December 22, 2012

I was comfortable with each person I saw and everyone gave me more confidence than I had when I first came to the clinic.

December 18, 2012

Could not have had a better experience

December 11, 2012

OK, so they's all "5's", but when you're with Dr. Stephenson it's as if you're his only patient. He is a credit to his profession, and to the Huntsman Institute.

December 11, 2012

Dr. Stephenson's explanation of how surgery would proceed was very clear. He explained I will probably need to do followup radiation and he gave me hope associated with the loss of control issue. I felt much better after talking to Dr. Stephenson than I did in my conversations with the two doctors I saw outside of the Huntsman Hospital.

December 10, 2012

Always concerned and helpful.

December 03, 2012

I say several Doctors and staff over three days and two producers . This is my overall view. All are the best there is.

November 20, 2012

Gentle and good humored. Went through my tests.

November 14, 2012

Dr. Stephenson and his staff have always been well above the average - the best as far as we are concerned.

November 12, 2012

I have a difficult health issue, but I was extremely pleased with the courtesy, compassion, and concern shown to me.

November 12, 2012

Everything went "very good."

November 12, 2012

My questions and concerns were answered in detail.

November 08, 2012

Dr. Stephenson's warmth and great expertise are appreciated!

November 07, 2012

Outstanding medical professional

November 05, 2012

I'm not in the habit of handing out "all 5's" so these ratings are genuine, heartfelt, and much appreciated. I have never been treated by any health care professional with as much genuine concern and respect for my feelings and my dignity.

October 29, 2012

I always recommend the Huntsman Center

October 23, 2012

Even though the appointment was at the end of the day we did not feel rushed by anyone and everyone seemed very vested in us and my issues.

October 15, 2012

Enjoyed the interaction with staff and Dr.

October 15, 2012

Always a pleasure to talk to Dr Stephenson

October 15, 2012

I am running out of superlatives to describe my experience. It was very good.

September 24, 2012

Everything went very well. All gave a feeling of competence.

September 04, 2012

Dr. Stephenson was great. His expertise has allowed me to have a normal life, when many men facing the prostate cancer have side effects that are difficult for a man to endure, loss of control, impotence, ect. His concern for my quality of life after surgery is much appreciated. I did not grasp the effects that surgery may cause & what many men are faced with prostate cancer. He can almost walk on water in my book. thank you is no where close to how I really feel towards Dr. Stephenson & the Huntsman clinic.

September 03, 2012

Always excellent. The personal attention is wonderful.

September 03, 2012

Excellent care and follow-through with Robert Stephenson, M.D.

September 03, 2012

PA and Dr. Stephenson explained very well what their recommendations were. I was concerned about the long wait until my husband could get his surgery, one month.

September 02, 2012

good exerperience

August 21, 2012

Dr. Stephenson is an expert on how to treat people. So kind and courteous and thorough. You'll not find a better doctor in the nation.

July 17, 2012

could not be better...very comforting

July 12, 2012

everything went very well. I was treated supper by everyone. I was well satisfied with my visit.

July 10, 2012

Dr. Stephenson took all time necessary to explain the procedure and answered all questions I could think of.He listened to all my concerns and situation that brought me there.

July 10, 2012

We love my doctor and his staff

June 25, 2012

Everthing excellent

June 13, 2012

All was exceptional

June 11, 2012

Excellent throughout

June 05, 2012

Both the PA and MD are great to work with.

May 10, 2012

Dr. S was terrific as usual. The new nurse practitioner, a lady, seemed to suggest a sling for me yet, clearly it is too early to suggest that procedure. For some reason, I was intimidated and not trusting of her.

May 10, 2012

Unfortunately we were not well prepared for the urinary complications that could/did occur as a result of the surgery.

May 03, 2012

Outstanding care giver , very caring and informative

May 02, 2012

All my expereiences with the hospital and personnel have been excellent.

April 28, 2012

Dr. Stephenson is the best. A great doctor and a real person to share concerns with.

April 11, 2012

He is a good doctor and I have confidence in him, but the inconvenience of waiting so long (pretty much every visit is like this!) may cause me to seek care elsewhere.

April 07, 2012

excellent in all cases

March 31, 2012

In all the care we have received during the long duration of my husband's problems, Dr. Stephenson is the finest doctor and person we have ever had the privilege of meeting.

March 24, 2012

Excellent care!

March 22, 2012

My entire visit was fast, professional and informative

March 15, 2012

Dr Stephenson and his PA went above and beyond to address my concerns

March 03, 2012

The MD answered all questions and gave strong encouragement

February 29, 2012

Robert Stephenson, M.D., excellent care and concern

February 16, 2012

good

February 09, 2012

Dr. Stevenson is teriffic.

January 28, 2012

All were very good and answered the question with out hurry(took the time we needed)

January 12, 2012

The physicians,nurse,social worker were excellent. I am just not satisfied with the whole process.

January 12, 2012

Their comments were regarding my status were reassuring.

January 07, 2012

My doctor was excellent and provided very good care.

January 07, 2012

We had an appt. right after Christmas to find out if they were able to get all the cancer, but 3 days BEFORE Christmas, they called to let us know, THE DR. WAS ABLE TO GET ALL THE CANCER. It turned out to be the most blessed Christmas we have ever had. Thanks to that phone call that didn't need to be made.

January 04, 2012

Dr. Stephenson and his assistant spent a great deal of time with me and addressed all of my concerns and questions. I felt that they would have stayed with me all day if that's what it took to answer my questions.

January 04, 2012

I have complete confidence in all the staff.