Andrew P. Soisson
( out of 132 reviews )

Andrew P. Soisson, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Huntsman Cancer Institute - Cancer Hospital North

2K, Gynecology and Mammography
Salt Lake City
801-213-4269

Sugar House Health Center

Salt Lake City
801-581-2000

  • Andrew "Pat" Soisson, MD, is a Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology at the University of Utah, School of Medicine and a Huntsman Cancer Institute investigator. Dr. Soisson specializes in gynecologic cancers, especially invasive cervical cancer and high risk gynecological surgery. He is also interested in developing a center for treatment of cervical cancer and pre-invasive cervical disease that uses a multidisciplinary approach to study the human papillomavirus and its connection with cervical cancer. Dr. Soisson is the co- primary investigator, with Doctor Theresa Werner, in the Gynecologic Oncology Group, a National Cancer Institute-funded nonprofit organization that promotes excellence in quality and integrity of clinical and basic scientific research. Before joining Huntsman Cancer Institute, he was division director of gynecologic oncology at the West Virginia University Medical Center. Dr. Soisson received his medical degree from Georgetown Medical School in Maryland and completed a fellowship in gynecologic oncology at Duke University Medical Center.

    Dr. Soisson is an avid hiker and utilizes this form of exercise for fitness and mental well-being. He is an advocate for these activities and promotes them to his patients and their families who are dealing with the physical and emotional stress associated with gynecologic cancers.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    National Board of Medical Examiners

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 132 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    February 28, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Excellent bedside manners and very attentive to my needs and recommendations.

    February 23, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    One of my favorite doctors. Caring and professional.

    January 27, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Es un excelente doctor lo aprecio mucho siempre está atento en mi salud y cuando llamó por cualquier síntoma siempre me ase sitas lo más rápido posible tengo confianza poner mi salud en sus manos se que cualquier cosa que sea buena para mi salud. El me lo dirá Confío plenamente en el. Todo cómo a llevado mi cancer a sido las mejores decisiones para mi que el me recomienda siempre me toma en cuenta y. Cualquier duda que tengo de mi salud el me lo resuelve le agradezco es un buen ser umano aparte de ser donctor es excelente persona se preocupa por su paciente siempre al pendiente de mi salud siempre toma la mejor decisión para que todo esté muy bien con mi salud. Muchas gracias doctor soisson por ser un excelente ser umano gracias por estar al pendiente de mi salud. Y. Aver Estado conmigo en todo este camino tan difícil que me toco vivir. Muchas gracias uno de los mejores doctores. Que puede tener la universidad gracias ?

    January 26, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    I heartily recommend Dr Soisson for anyone with gynecological cancer. He's so easy to talk to, and he always answers all my questions. I trust him to tell me the truth.

    January 18, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    He¿s the BEST doctor I¿ve ever had!! He¿s very kind and truly cares about his patients.

    January 06, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Soisson is a kind and caring doctor.

    January 05, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Dr. Soisson is very personable and I feel comfortable in his care.

    January 04, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    He knows what he is doing and listens to my problems and helps

    December 28, 2023
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Dr. Soisson is a very kind and compassionate physician. He has helped me through my cancer journey, and I fear the day he retires. Not only an exceptional physician, but he is an exceptional human being. Thank you Dr. Soisson for caring about your patients.

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  • Andrew "Pat" Soisson, MD, is a Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology at the University of Utah, School of Medicine and a Huntsman Cancer Institute investigator. Dr. Soisson specializes in gynecologic cancers, especially invasive cervical cancer and high risk gynecological surgery. He is also interested in developing a center for treatment of cervical cancer and pre-invasive cervical disease that uses a multidisciplinary approach to study the human papillomavirus and its connection with cervical cancer. Dr. Soisson is the co- primary investigator, with Doctor Theresa Werner, in the Gynecologic Oncology Group, a National Cancer Institute-funded nonprofit organization that promotes excellence in quality and integrity of clinical and basic scientific research. Before joining Huntsman Cancer Institute, he was division director of gynecologic oncology at the West Virginia University Medical Center. Dr. Soisson received his medical degree from Georgetown Medical School in Maryland and completed a fellowship in gynecologic oncology at Duke University Medical Center.

    Dr. Soisson is an avid hiker and utilizes this form of exercise for fitness and mental well-being. He is an advocate for these activities and promotes them to his patients and their families who are dealing with the physical and emotional stress associated with gynecologic cancers.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Obstetrics & Gynecology -Primary
    Academic Divisions Gynecological Oncology
    Board Certification
    National Board of Medical Examiners

    Education history

    Fellowship Gynecolgic Oncology - Duke University Medical Center Fellow
    OB/GYN - Madigan Army Medical Center Resident
    Internship OB/GYN - Madigan Army Medical Center Intern
    Medicine - Georgetown University M.D.
    Undergraduate Biology - St. Vincent College B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Seger HM, Soisson AP, Dodson MK, Rowe KG, Cannon-Albright LA (2011). Familial clustering of endometrial cancer in a well-defined population. Gynecol Oncol, 122(1), 75-8. (Read full article)
    2. Eller AG, Bennett MA, Sharshiner M, Masheter C, Soisson AP, Dodson M, Silver RM (2011). Maternal morbidity in cases of placenta accreta managed by a multidisciplinary care team compared with standard obstetric care. Obstet Gynecol, 117(2 Pt 1), 331-7. (Read full article)
    3. Brown AP, Neeley ES, Werner T, Soisson AP, Burt RW, Gaffney DK (2010). A population-based study of subsequent primary malignancies after endometrial cancer: genetic, environmental, and treatment-related associations. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys, 78(1), 127-35. (Read full article)
    4. Fuhrman CB, Kilgore J, LaCoursiere YD, Lee CM, Milash BA, Soisson AP, Zempolich KA (2008). Radiosensitization of cervical cancer cells via double-strand DNA break repair inhibition. Gynecol Oncol, 110(1), 93-8. (Read full article)
    5. Soisson AP, Reed E, Brown P, Ducatman B, Armistead J, Kennedy S, Wang W, Kramer P, Rose S (2008). Self-test device for cytology and HPV testing in rural Appalachian women: an evaluation. J Reprod Med, 53(6), 441-8. (Read full article)
    6. Lee CM, Fuhrman CB, Planelles V, Peltier MR, Gaffney DK, Soisson AP, Dodson MK, Tolley HD, Green CL, Zempolich KA (2006). Phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase inhibition by LY294002 radiosensitizes human cervical cancer cell lines. Clin Cancer Res, 12(1), 250-6. (Read full article)
    7. Belcastro M, Miller MR, Flynn DC, Soisson AP (2004). C/EBPbeta activity and HPV-16 E6/E7 mRNA expression are not altered by imiquimod (ALDARA) in human cervical cancer cells in vitro. Gynecol Oncol, 92(2), 660-8. (Read full article)
    8. Kamat AA, Kramer P, Soisson AP (2003). Superiority of electrocautery over the suture method for achieving cervical cone bed hemostasis. Obstet Gynecol, 102(4), 726-30. (Read full article)
    9. Kamat A, Kramer P, Soisson AP (2002). Cephalic vein cutdown for inserting indwelling subclavian vein catheters in gynecologic oncology patients. W V Med J, 98(1), 15-7. (Read full article)

    Review

    1. Hunn J, Dodson MK, Webb J, Soisson AP (2009). Endometrial cancer--current state of the art therapies and unmet clinical needs: the role of surgery and preoperative radiographic assessment. [Review]. Adv Drug Deliv Rev, 61(10), 890-5. (Read full article)

    Editorial

    1. Gaffney DK, Soisson AP (2010). Simple or complex: optimal therapy for cancer of the cervix. Gynecol Oncol, 119(3), 401-3. (Read full article)

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