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Languages Spoken: English

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.

Clinical Locations

Huntsman Cancer Hospital

801-587-4381

1950 Circle of Hope
Salt Lake City, UT  84112
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Specialties

  • Urologic Oncology
  • Urology

Board Certification and Academic Information

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

Patient Rating

The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider 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.

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Likelihood of recommending care provider

4.9/ 5

Care provider's explanation of condition/problem

4.9/ 5

Care provider's effort to include me in decisions

4.9/ 5

Wait time at clinic

4.3/ 5

Care provider's concern for questions & worries

4.9/ 5

Patient Comments

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

UofU Patient January 09, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Stephenson is a truly wonderful physician.

UofU Patient July 16, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Very satisfied

UofU Patient February 03, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Stephenson is a wonderful doctor!

UofU Patient January 20, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Very good

UofU Patient March 12, 2019
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. David Stephenson is the best!!

UofU Patient January 16, 2019
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Stephenson is a wonderful doctor and a great friend!

UofU Patient January 01, 2019
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Stephenson is the very best!

UofU Patient September 19, 2018
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Stephenson is the best!

UofU Patient September 17, 2018
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Stephenson always does a great job. He is exceptional.

UofU Patient August 28, 2018
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

He is the best.

UofU Patient August 27, 2018
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Stephenson is a truly outstanding physician.

UofU Patient January 23, 2018

A wonderful doctor!

UofU Patient November 19, 2017

I never feel rushed and try to come prepared with my questions.

UofU Patient September 16, 2017

Dr. Stephenson is outstanding in all ways!!

UofU Patient September 01, 2017

Dr. Stephenson was superb in every respect. He is one of the best!

UofU Patient June 13, 2017

Excellent visit

UofU Patient May 29, 2017

Wonderful

UofU Patient April 18, 2017

excellent experience. Care provider goes above and beyond my normal experience with clinic visits.

UofU Patient April 12, 2017

with a broken leg... doctor was nice and friendly.

UofU Patient February 01, 2017

Dr. Stephensen is a truly wonderful Doctor. I am so thankful for his care.

UofU Patient December 27, 2016

Excellent Advice

UofU Patient November 19, 2016

Every experience I have had at HCC has been exceptional. Dr. Stephenson is a world-class physician and a compassionate and relatable human being. The staff from top to bottom are efficient, kind, and concerned about my needs. I don't know how you reduce waiting time but compared to experiences in other facilities, I am always in awe. Thank you for making each visit so personal and helpful.

UofU Patient September 14, 2016

Health care is always excellent and the physician is the very best ever. Very confident and appreciative of the care I have received from Dr. Robert Stephenson.

UofU Patient September 14, 2016

Dr. Stephenson is outstanding in all ways!!

UofU Patient August 26, 2016

great people

UofU Patient April 27, 2016

No complaints

UofU Patient April 14, 2016

I appreciate Dr. Stephenson's exceptional expertise, and his warm personality! He is amazing!

UofU Patient January 27, 2016

Dr. Stephenson is a most wonderful doctor!

UofU Patient January 16, 2016

Very good

UofU Patient January 12, 2016

These guys have been great.

UofU Patient January 06, 2016

No information available for my post surgery digestive problems

UofU Patient October 25, 2015

PA was very friendly, informative, helpful and thorough.

UofU Patient October 18, 2015

Wonderful from start to finish

UofU Patient September 17, 2015

Dr. Stephenson did a superb job and went the extra mile!

UofU Patient July 22, 2015

DR. Stephenson makes time for me. That's really appreciated for I come to HCI from San Diego.

UofU Patient May 13, 2015

Good as one could expect. Thank 'em !

UofU Patient May 03, 2015

Excellent

UofU Patient April 02, 2015

I can only be grateful for the level of care

UofU Patient March 17, 2015

Dr. Stephenson is a legend, of course. His knowledge and expertise is matched by his demeanor and courtesy. He is one of the greats in the medical field.

UofU Patient February 19, 2015

the pa and the assistant were both great

UofU Patient February 10, 2015

Both people I saw were outstanding.

UofU Patient February 04, 2015

He was not apparently fully aware of the costs of the medication he prescribed or perhaps how to find inexpensive options--told me it was $1/pill and the pharmacy wanted to charge $16/pill!

UofU Patient February 01, 2015

Dr. Stephenson is a "dear and glorious physician".

UofU Patient October 19, 2014

I couldn't ask for better care.

UofU Patient September 22, 2014

had a nice visit. be back in one year for third follow up visit. thank you.

UofU Patient August 13, 2014

Dr. Stephenson is Exceptional! I am honored to be his patient!

UofU Patient August 05, 2014

Have been seeing PA four years. Very good relationship.

UofU Patient July 09, 2014

good

UofU Patient June 19, 2014

Great explanations to my questions

UofU Patient May 24, 2014

The staff are always nice.

UofU Patient May 06, 2014

I have recommended several of my friends to this Doctor.

UofU Patient April 14, 2014

excellent

UofU Patient April 08, 2014

the staff and physicians were very helpful and informative

UofU Patient April 06, 2014

When you have a cancer problem--go to the best which is what I did!

UofU Patient April 05, 2014

Dr Stephenson is the best. I wouldn't be alive without his care and dedication

UofU Patient March 21, 2014

They were all wonderful

UofU Patient March 17, 2014

Excellent Service

UofU Patient March 09, 2014

I feel I am being well-cared for.

UofU Patient March 04, 2014

Dr. Stephenson is always professional, concerned, calming. I feel completely at ease with him and have complete confidence in him. Thank you for all you do!

UofU Patient February 22, 2014

I guess I expected better bed side manner. and he didn't know I didn't know I didn't have any previous tests. it was like he assumed other tests had been taken. almost felt like he wasn't sure about me. he then scheduled a bone scan and a CT scan

UofU Patient February 22, 2014

we drove 400 miles to spend 5 minutes with the doctor to be told we have to come back for surgery ...something that could have been handled over the phone !

UofU Patient February 21, 2014

I WAS NOT HAPPY AT ALL WITH THE FACT THAT MY WIFE AND I MADE A 10 HOUR ROUND TRIP TO SEE THE DOCTOR FOR LESS THAT 15 MINUTES, WHEN THE SAME INFORMATION COULD HAVE BEEN GIVEN ME OVER THE PHONE, AND SAVED ME A HUGE EXPENSE.....I TRAVELED 563 MILES, HAD A HOTEL AND FOOD BILL, AND OTHER EXPENSES THAT WERE NOT NECESSARY.....THE INFORMATION I RECEIVED, WHICH WAS THAT I COULD NOT START MY "BCG" TREATEMENTS FOR 5 OR 6 WEEKS, IN MY MIND, SHOULD HAVE BEEN DISCUSSED WITH A SIMPLE 15 MINUTE PHONE CALL.......OTHER THAN THAT, I AM QUITE SATISFIED...

UofU Patient February 11, 2014

Dr. Stephenson is a wonderful physician!

UofU Patient February 02, 2014

This doctor is the best ever and have the utmost confidence in him.

UofU Patient February 01, 2014

DID NOT HAVE A BAD EXPERIENCE

UofU Patient January 18, 2014

couldn't ask for better

UofU Patient January 16, 2014

Jamie Burnett, PA, examined me. She was friendly, professional and efficient. It was a good experience.

UofU Patient January 16, 2014

Dr Stephenson and staff have been outstanding.

UofU Patient December 12, 2013

visit with lab tech only

UofU Patient December 08, 2013

Thanks

UofU Patient December 02, 2013

Rge care provider was very professional.

UofU Patient November 21, 2013

Exceptional Individual caring and communicates clearly and is helpful in every way

UofU Patient November 12, 2013

the Dr was excellent and inspired confidence when I finally got to talk.

UofU Patient November 11, 2013

I am reluctant to recommend providers, knowing so little about the specific needs of a patient and the match with the specific skills of the provider. So with me, "good" is as good as it gets on item 10.

UofU Patient November 06, 2013

Super!

UofU Patient November 06, 2013

all very helpful and satisfactory

UofU Patient November 04, 2013

I was dissapointed that my case was not referenced with information on things I might do to help improove my condition via diet, exercise, supplements and other efforts. These modalities are concidered helpful by Cancer Centers of America, and Mayo Clinic.

UofU Patient November 04, 2013

Appreciate everyone at the clinic

UofU Patient November 04, 2013

Good experience.

UofU Patient November 04, 2013

Very helpful and reassuring

UofU Patient October 28, 2013

Providers were very concerned and attentive.

UofU Patient October 25, 2013

I have recommended this care provider to a co-worker and they are currently seeing my current doctor.

UofU Patient October 15, 2013

I've recommended the Huntsman Cancer Center several times

UofU Patient October 14, 2013

Excellent in every way, as in the past.

UofU Patient September 20, 2013

One of the best doctors I have visited.

UofU Patient September 10, 2013

Dr. Stephenson performs cystoscopy thoroughly, and by far with the least discomfort compared to several previous doctors.

UofU Patient August 26, 2013

I didn't get info re: follow up when and how in a timely manner.

UofU Patient August 18, 2013

Dr. Stephenson does a superb job!

UofU Patient August 06, 2013

Dr. Stephenson is the epitome of professionalism and competence. He is reassuring while, at the same time, open and honest about what is happening. I have changed my lifestyle as a result of conversations I have had with him. Without reservations I would recommend him to my family and friends.

UofU Patient August 05, 2013

Dr. Stephenson is the best and makes you feel so comfortable and assured about your health.

UofU Patient July 30, 2013

I had always expected to see the doctor. The PA was never mentioned before our appointment. I was surprised to be talking to someone else instead.

UofU Patient July 22, 2013

Dr. Stevenson saved my life! I can't thank him enough.

UofU Patient July 12, 2013

I have already recommended my care provider to a friend.

UofU Patient July 08, 2013

again very impressed with professional care

UofU Patient July 03, 2013

Would like to here more about clear side effect %s with my MD's surgeries. Would like to here more about MRI analysis. Would like to here more about other treatment besides surgery.

UofU Patient July 03, 2013

Dr. Stephenson is outstanding, not only was he professional, his concern and compassion for me and my situation was appreciated. He answered all of my questions, did not rush me, he made me feel that my situation, and me personally, were important to him. I don't remember the name of his PA, but the same comments about Dr. Stephenson apply to him. I don't know if they realize how much their caring attitude means to patients, especially when facing the health issues which bring them to the Huntsman.

UofU Patient July 02, 2013

Always helpful and caring.

UofU Patient July 02, 2013

very informative visit regarding my health profile and instructions to follow for future positive outlook

UofU Patient July 01, 2013

We have full confidence in and respect for Dr. Stephenson. In all of my medical problems, I have never encountered a doctor who is better in every way.

UofU Patient June 24, 2013

Very good.

UofU Patient June 18, 2013

good

UofU Patient June 14, 2013

My experience at Huntsman is nothing short of amazing.

UofU Patient June 04, 2013

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

UofU Patient 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.

UofU Patient June 03, 2013

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

UofU Patient May 20, 2013

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

UofU Patient May 17, 2013

GREAT

UofU Patient May 08, 2013

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

UofU Patient 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.

UofU Patient April 28, 2013

Experience was very good.

UofU Patient 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.

UofU Patient April 17, 2013

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

UofU Patient April 11, 2013

great group of people at the center.

UofU Patient 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.

UofU Patient April 08, 2013

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

UofU Patient April 03, 2013

All of the people I had contact with were great.

UofU Patient 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.

UofU Patient March 29, 2013

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

UofU Patient 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.

UofU Patient 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.

UofU Patient March 07, 2013

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

UofU Patient March 04, 2013

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

UofU Patient March 04, 2013

Bob Stephenson's the best.

UofU Patient February 26, 2013

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

UofU Patient February 18, 2013

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

UofU Patient 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.

UofU 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.

UofU Patient 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.

UofU Patient 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

UofU Patient February 04, 2013

every thing was great!

UofU Patient January 28, 2013

good

UofU Patient January 15, 2013

Excellent physician care - Robert Stephenson, M.D.

UofU Patient 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.

UofU Patient December 24, 2012

it is always a pleasure to deal with HCH

UofU Patient 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.

UofU Patient December 18, 2012

Could not have had a better experience

UofU Patient 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.

UofU Patient 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.

UofU Patient December 10, 2012

Always concerned and helpful.

UofU Patient 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.

UofU Patient November 20, 2012

Gentle and good humored. Went through my tests.

UofU Patient November 14, 2012

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

UofU Patient November 12, 2012

My questions and concerns were answered in detail.

UofU Patient November 12, 2012

Everything went "very good."

UofU Patient November 12, 2012

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

UofU Patient November 08, 2012

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

UofU Patient November 07, 2012

Outstanding medical professional

UofU Patient 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.

UofU Patient October 29, 2012

I always recommend the Huntsman Center

UofU Patient 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.

UofU Patient October 15, 2012

Always a pleasure to talk to Dr Stephenson

UofU Patient October 15, 2012

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

UofU Patient October 15, 2012

Enjoyed the interaction with staff and Dr.

UofU Patient September 24, 2012

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

UofU Patient 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.

UofU Patient September 03, 2012

Always excellent. The personal attention is wonderful.

UofU Patient September 03, 2012

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

UofU Patient 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.

UofU Patient September 02, 2012

good exerperience

UofU Patient 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.

UofU Patient July 17, 2012

could not be better...very comforting

UofU Patient July 12, 2012

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

UofU Patient 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.

UofU Patient July 10, 2012

We love my doctor and his staff

UofU Patient June 25, 2012

Everthing excellent

UofU Patient June 13, 2012

All was exceptional

UofU Patient June 11, 2012

Excellent throughout

UofU Patient June 05, 2012

Both the PA and MD are great to work with.

UofU Patient 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.

UofU Patient May 10, 2012

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

UofU Patient May 03, 2012

Outstanding care giver , very caring and informative

UofU Patient May 02, 2012

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

UofU Patient April 28, 2012

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

UofU Patient 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.

UofU Patient April 07, 2012

excellent in all cases

UofU Patient 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.

UofU Patient March 24, 2012

Excellent care!

UofU Patient March 22, 2012

My entire visit was fast, professional and informative

UofU Patient March 15, 2012

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

UofU Patient March 03, 2012

The MD answered all questions and gave strong encouragement

UofU Patient February 29, 2012

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

UofU Patient February 16, 2012

good

UofU Patient February 09, 2012

Dr. Stevenson is teriffic.

UofU Patient January 28, 2012

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

UofU Patient January 12, 2012

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

UofU Patient January 12, 2012

Their comments were regarding my status were reassuring.

UofU Patient January 07, 2012

My doctor was excellent and provided very good care.

UofU Patient 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.

UofU Patient January 04, 2012

I have complete confidence in all the staff.

UofU Patient 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.

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.

Academic Locations

Huntsman Cancer Hospital

801-587-4381

1950 Circle of Hope
Urologic Oncology, 6405
Salt Lake City, UT  84112

Board Certification and Academic Information

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

Education History

Fellowship Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Urology
Fellow
Chief Resident Stanford University Medical Center
General Surgery
Chief Resident
Residency Stanford University Medical Center
General Surgery
Resident
Internship UCLA Medical Center
General Surgery
Intern
Professional Medical University of Utah
Medicine
M.D.
Undergraduate University of Utah
Medical Biology
B.S.
Undergraduate University of Utah
Computer Science (Honors)
B.S.

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