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Kristin M. Hueftle
( out of 51 reviews )

Kristin M. Hueftle, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Madsen Health Center

Geriatric Care Clinic
801-581-8000
  • Dr. Hueftle is an assistant professor in the Division of Geriatrics at the University of Utah. Dr. Hueftle received her M.D. from Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, NE. She then completed her residency in internal medicine followed by fellowship training in geriatrics at the University of Utah. She received her nursing home medical director certification through the Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine.

    Dr. Hueftle serves as medical director at the William E Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home, where she oversees both post-acute and long-term care in the skilled nursing home setting. Dr. Hueftle's current clinical practice is in the University of Utah Geriatric Clinic located in the Madsen Health Center. She provides primary care for the geriatric population using a multidisciplinary team-based approach. She also performs comprehensive evaluations focusing on a variety of common geriatric syndromes such as cognitive impairment, frailty, and polypharmacy.

    Dr. Hueftle is board-certified in internal medicine and geriatric medicine. She is a member of the American Geriatrics Society, the Utah Geriatrics Society, the American College of Physicians, and the Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine.

    Board Certification

    American Board of Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Geriatric Medicine)
    National Board of Medical Examiners

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 51 reviews )

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    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

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    Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    July 16, 2023
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Hueftle is a good listener and the care she gives her patients is excellent.

    July 01, 2023
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Excellent. Actually got me set up to work on my mental health needs. Thank you very much.

    May 12, 2023
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Huetftle is a very professional physician. She is thoughtful and knowledgeable about my health issues, and very helpful with me to explain my situations and how I should do to improve my health. She is straightforward with me about how to prevent and improve my health issues. Thank you.

    May 02, 2023
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Hueftle, MD is very attentive and listens.

    April 22, 2023
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Hueftle is very efficient and knowledgeable about my condition. She takes the time to be sure I understand her instructions and the need for any follow up.

    April 14, 2023
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Hueftle listened and addressed all my concerns and included me in making sure that the treatment was appropriate for my needs.

    April 02, 2023
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    She is on top of all my medical challenges, listens and instructs very professionally, has my chart up-to-date and sends me home with instructions we discussed.

    February 18, 2023
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Hueftle is attentive and knowledgeable.

    February 03, 2023
    MADSEN HEALTH CENTER

    I was very happy to be able to see Dr Hueftle so soon since shes only in her office on Wednesdays only and shes empathetic and caring.

  • Dr. Hueftle is an assistant professor in the Division of Geriatrics at the University of Utah. Dr. Hueftle received her M.D. from Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, NE. She then completed her residency in internal medicine followed by fellowship training in geriatrics at the University of Utah. She received her nursing home medical director certification through the Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine.

    Dr. Hueftle serves as medical director at the William E Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home, where she oversees both post-acute and long-term care in the skilled nursing home setting. Dr. Hueftle's current clinical practice is in the University of Utah Geriatric Clinic located in the Madsen Health Center. She provides primary care for the geriatric population using a multidisciplinary team-based approach. She also performs comprehensive evaluations focusing on a variety of common geriatric syndromes such as cognitive impairment, frailty, and polypharmacy.

    Dr. Hueftle is board-certified in internal medicine and geriatric medicine. She is a member of the American Geriatrics Society, the Utah Geriatrics Society, the American College of Physicians, and the Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Internal Medicine -Primary
    Academic Divisions Geriatrics
    Board Certification
    American Board of Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Geriatric Medicine)
    National Board of Medical Examiners

    Education history

    Fellowship Geriatric Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Fellow
    Internal Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Internship Internal Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Intern
    Medicine - Creighton University School of Medicine M.D.
    Undergraduate Cell Biology and Neuroscience, Biomedical Sciences option - Montana State University B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Werner T, Ray A, Lamb J, Van Brocklin M, Hueftle K, Cohen A, Beck A, Buys S, Dyess D, Butler T, Dumlao T, Khong H (November 2017). Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy with Nanoparticle Albumin Bound Paclitaxel (Nab-Paclitaxel), Adriamycin and Cyclophosphamide (NAC) in Patients with Stage II-III Breast Cancer. Clin Breast Cancer, 17(7), 503-509.
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