Name: Westley Hunsaker
Rating: 4.9

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Westley R. Hunsaker PA-C, is a certified physician assistant in the Burn Outpatient Clinic at University of Utah Health specializing in burn trauma critical care including inpatient and outpatient management of patients with thermal, electrical, and cold injuries such as frostbite.

Westley received his undergraduate degree in Anthropology from the University of Utah with a Health Emphasis. He subsequently went to the University of Utah Physician Assistant Program where he received his Master's Degree of Physician Assistant Studies with an emphasis on primary care for medically underserved populations. He found an interest in burn trauma critical care after completing an elective Burn Trauma clinical rotation. He has worked for the U of U Burn Center since 2020 and won the 2023 U of U Burn Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) of the Year.

He is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, American Burn Association, and the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

Westley's Research Interests Include:

- Electrical injury sequela

- Re-integration of burn survivors after burn injury

In his spare time, he enjoys cooking and trying new recipes; outdoor activities with hiking, mountain biking, archery, fishing; and video games.
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Patient Rating

4.9 /5

( out of 33 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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February 29, 2024

UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Very good explanations and fantastic doctor.

February 02, 2024

UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Always give me a right advise to take care my wounds.

December 27, 2023

UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Very good on explaining my situation.

December 20, 2023

UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Westley is thorough in his explanations of care that is going to be provided. He spends all the time you need in answering your questions. The burn clinic team is amazing.

December 13, 2023

UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

An awesome caregiver. Kind and thorough.

July 21, 2023

UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

He was professional, kind and perfect ally patient, to listen to me and answer questions of .y own, easy to understand, what my responsibility I have to do to help my healing process concerning circulation, keeping joints from becoming to stiff, so yes exercise therapy, sanitation, and coverings how extremely important it is, also use of lotions or creams , how to properly shower, and remove sticky areas from dressing gs. What to expect in the worst finger that is dark, and silvery ( my biggest fear) but he was extremely helpful to tell me what was coming ahead, how I ( will loose that nail) skin will peel away, ALL about it, sounds painful but all necessary and was honest to let me know it may not become as well as the rest ) I expected that. But he was great, to converse with. Very helpful, even encouraging. Scarry stuff to deal with. Thank you for this opportunity to answer your questions.

July 05, 2023

UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Very kind and caring concerning my injury. Took the necessary time to thoroughly explain every detail of the treatment plan and what to expect. I didnt feel rushed and he truly showed empathy!

April 24, 2023

UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

He took time to check in with me not only about my physical health but also my mental health.

April 23, 2023

UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

This is not my first time with Westley I like what he does

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Westley R. Hunsaker PA-C, is a certified physician assistant in the Burn Outpatient Clinic at University of Utah Health specializing in burn trauma critical care including inpatient and outpatient management of patients with thermal, electrical, and cold injuries such as frostbite.

Westley received his undergraduate degree in Anthropology from the University of Utah with a Health Emphasis. He subsequently went to the University of Utah Physician Assistant Program where he received his Master's Degree of Physician Assistant Studies with an emphasis on primary care for medically underserved populations. He found an interest in burn trauma critical care after completing an elective Burn Trauma clinical rotation. He has worked for the U of U Burn Center since 2020 and won the 2023 U of U Burn Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) of the Year.

He is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, American Burn Association, and the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

Westley's Research Interests Include:

- Electrical injury sequela

- Re-integration of burn survivors after burn injury

In his spare time, he enjoys cooking and trying new recipes; outdoor activities with hiking, mountain biking, archery, fishing; and video games.

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments	Surgery -Midlevel
Academic Divisions	General Surgery

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Westley Hunsaker, PA-C

Clinical Locations

University of Utah Hospital

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