Jason P. Hunt,
MD, FACS
Chief, Division of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Languages Spoken: English
Dr. Hunt completed his sub-specialty training Head and Neck Oncology and microvascular reconstruction at Vanderbilt University after otolaryngology training at Louisiana State University -New Orleans. He has been at the University of Utah since 2006 and primarily sees patients at the Huntsman Cancer Institute where he serves as the clinical director of head and neck surgical oncology. His specialty includes the surgical management of tumors in the head and neck as well as reconstruction. He takes care of patients with a wide range of tumors of the head and neck including sarcomas, advanced skin cancer, tongue, throat, larynx (voice box), and sinus tumors. He has a specific interest in thyroid and parathyroid disorders.
Clinical Locations
801-587-4566
Fax: (801) 585-7288
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Surgery
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Professor Neurosurgery - Adjunct Professor |
| Academic Divisions | Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery |
| Board Certification | American Board of Otolaryngology |
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.
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
4.5/ 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
October 09, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Hunt was excellent. His nurse was good. Anesthesia Jeff was good but the NP was a little snarky but the anesthesiologist herself was excellent.
UofU Patient
October 09, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Hunt is very nice and great at explaining everything. He made sure I had every opportunity to express any concerns and ask questions.
UofU Patient
September 27, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
I had an excellent experience with Dr. Hunt. He was very familiar with my condition, read all the reports, and even walked in with the report and went over it with me, explaining every detail. Very impressive!
UofU Patient
September 24, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Excellent visit! Dr Hunt and Staff were truly compassionate and professional!
UofU Patient
July 29, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Huntsman has the BEST Dr's and nurses in the country. They actually LISTEN to the patients.
UofU Patient
July 22, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
I first saw a young lady (I think her name was Crystal?) She asked me several questions before I saw Dr. Hunt. She was very nice and kind. Then Dr. Hunt and two other nurses came into the office where everything thing was discussed for my up coming surgery. I felt very comfortable with everyone and know that I am in very capable hands.
UofU Patient
July 08, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Doctor was awesome his assistant was nice the MAs were nice everyone in my room was very nice
UofU Patient
June 25, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Good experience
UofU Patient
June 24, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr Hunt is an excellent doctor. He made time to answer my questions and address my concerns. He did an amazing job on my neck surgery. The University Healthcare system is lucky to have him and his team.
UofU Patient
May 27, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
All over very satisfactory without any significant delays
UofU Patient
May 27, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Don't really feel a connection to this doctor. Don't know if he even remembers who I am or if I need to come back. Just feel like a guinea pig study case for him and the residents that follow him around. He's arrogant and acts like I'm taking up his time. Only went back for a checkup because my physician wanted me to. Would like to change to a doctor that cares and is closer to where I live.
UofU Patient
May 16, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr Hunt is awesome
UofU Patient
April 08, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr Hunt was very thorough and professional during our meeting.
UofU Patient
April 02, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Good experience
UofU Patient
March 27, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Hunt is fantastic
UofU Patient
March 25, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr Hunt is an amazing doctor .. Who cares and takes care of his patient needs.
UofU Patient
March 13, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Hunt is an exceptional surgeon. With a keen bedside manner and an ability to listen and address my concerns.
UofU Patient
March 06, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Doctor was excellent and thorough. Concerned doctor made me feel at ease with my appointment and situation.
UofU Patient
March 04, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
The doctor was so helpful and explained everything so well
UofU Patient
February 04, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Not impressed with Dr. Hunts bedside manner.
UofU Patient
January 24, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr Hunt was amazing. Would highly recommend nurse letting patient know who would be attending In the room as having SIX people coming In when not expecting It can make the patient very uncomfortable. Even prior to that, nurse told me Dr Hunt would be coming In, but a resident entered to do an exam first. Would have liked to know Instead of being caught off guard by the resident's Invasiveness.
UofU Patient
January 22, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
The resident MD was exceptional at listening to me explain the medical history related to my condition. Dr. Hunt was wonderfully thorough in explaining my condition and the needed treatment and risks, while being equally compassionate. I consider myself blessed to have been referred to him.
UofU Patient
January 21, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Hunt and his team were SO NICE!! This is an anxiety provoking experience and it was so wonderful to be listened to and I really felt like they all took the time I needed to understand my medical condition.
UofU Patient
January 16, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr Hunt wants to make certain I will benefit from surgery. He was very compassionate and intelligent. I appreciate he wants to make certain things are done for right reasons and safely. He reviewed the scans and lam results with me. My condition is more rare and it's complex. I could tell he really enjoys what he does and is passionate about giving his best to his patients.
UofU Patient
December 26, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Good experience
UofU Patient
December 16, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Hunt and Nurse Anne and everyone were very compassionate and listened to my concerns. They took into account my anxiety over these visits and were very patient. I can't thank everyone enough.
UofU Patient
December 01, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Hunt and his team are awesome
UofU Patient
December 01, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Hunt is very patient and kind. His explanations were clear and concise. I appreciate that he is watching over my care.
UofU Patient
November 30, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr Jason P Hunt is amazing. He contacted me personally on at least 3 occasions. He followed through with every commitment.
UofU Patient
November 28, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
I was very impressed
UofU Patient
November 28, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
I forgot to ask Dr. Hunt a question or two. I was some what surprised by the possible cause of my cancer.
UofU Patient
October 08, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Made me feel like I mattered and I would be ok
UofU Patient
October 01, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
I felt doctor was dismissive of my concerns
UofU Patient
September 19, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Good experience
UofU Patient
September 11, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr Hunt was extremely thorough and explained things very simply but in a way that I left with no questions.
UofU Patient
August 15, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
August 15, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Very good
UofU Patient
August 01, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Thank you Dr. Hunt (and team)! Excellent care, compassion and service
UofU Patient
July 11, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
MD was very thorough with let me know my pathology results from my surgery. And I'm very happy with my scar on my neck. Thanks
UofU Patient
July 07, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr Jason Hunt was excellent in scheduling and explaining condition, and surgery.
UofU Patient
July 05, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
They always make sure I am well informed.
UofU Patient
July 03, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
You can't improve on perfection!!!
UofU Patient
June 18, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Hunt and his staff are amazing!
UofU Patient
June 10, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Excellent
UofU Patient
June 04, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr.Hunt is the BEST!
UofU Patient
May 23, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
I was contacted by telephone because of the bad Internet connection which it was much better to communicate.
UofU Patient
May 21, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
This visit was my first contact with the provider and, although it was definitely positive, I don't yet have sufficient knowledge to recommend him to others.
UofU Patient
May 14, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
You all are awesome! I can't express enough how awesome you all are, and how good you make the patients feel!
UofU Patient
May 14, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
As with our previous visit, we felt like our questions and concerns were answered in a caring (and understandable) way
UofU Patient
May 03, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
I found Dr Hunt to be very compassionate and thorough. He explained things very well and made sure I understood my diagnosis and all my options. I felt heard and never felt rushed or hurried. I appreciated very much all Dr Hunt and his team did to make me feel at ease and comfortable.
Dr. Hunt completed his sub-specialty training Head and Neck Oncology and microvascular reconstruction at Vanderbilt University after otolaryngology training at Louisiana State University -New Orleans. He has been at the University of Utah since 2006 and primarily sees patients at the Huntsman Cancer Institute where he serves as the clinical director of head and neck surgical oncology. His specialty includes the surgical management of tumors in the head and neck as well as reconstruction. He takes care of patients with a wide range of tumors of the head and neck including sarcomas, advanced skin cancer, tongue, throat, larynx (voice box), and sinus tumors. He has a specific interest in thyroid and parathyroid disorders.
Academic Locations
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Surgery
-
Professor Neurosurgery - Adjunct Professor |
| Academic Divisions | Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery |
| Board Certification | American Board of Otolaryngology |
Research Interests
- Patterns of regional spread of well differentiated thyroid cancer
- Robotic Surgery of the Skull Base
- Familial patterns of thyroid cancer
- BRAF Mutation as Common Role of Thyroid Cancer and Melanoma
Education History
| Fellowship | Vanderbilt University Medical Center Head & Neck Oncologic Surgery and Microvascular Reconstruction Fellow, 2006 |
| Residency | Louisiana State University Otolaryngology Resident, 2005 |
| Internship | Louisiana State University General Surgery Intern, 2001 |
| Professional Medical | University of Alabama - Birmingham Medicine M.D., 2000 |
| Graduate Training | Georgia Institute of Technology Polymer and Textile Chemistry M.S., 1996 |
| Undergraduate | Georgia Institute of Technology Polymer and Textile Chemistry B.S., 1995 |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Haddad RI, Bischoff L, Ball D, Bernet V, Blomain E, Busaidy NL, Campbell M, Dickson P, Duh QY, Ehya H, Goldner WS, Guo T, Haymart M, Holt S, Hunt JP, Iagaru A, Kandeel F, Lamonica DM, Mandel S, Markovina S, McIver B, Raeburn CD, Rezaee R, Ridge JA, Roth MY, Scheri RP, Shah JP, Sipos JA, Sippel R, Sturgeon C, Wang TN, Wirth LJ, Wong RJ, Yeh M, Cassara CJ, Darlow S (2022). Thyroid Carcinoma, Version 2.2022, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology. J Natl Compr Canc Netw, 20(8), 925-951.
- Himbert C, Hathaway CA, Daniels B, Salas K, Ashworth A, Gigic B, Lin T, Viskochil R, Kirchhoff AC, Grossman D, Ose J, Tward J, Scaife C, Figueiredo JC, Toriola AT, Beck A, Shibata D, Gonzalez BD, Matsen C, Christenson C, Ma DS, Colman H, Hunt JP, Jones KB, Lee CJ, Larson M, Onega T, Akerley WL, Li CI, Schneider M, Penedo FJ, Siegel EM, Tworoger SS, Ulrich CM, Peoples AR (2022). Factors associated with changes in exercise behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cancer Causes Control, 33(7), 939-950.
- McCrary HC, Aoki J, Huang Y, Chadwick B, Kerrigan K, Witt B, Hunt JP, Abraham D (2022). Mutation based approaches to the treatment of anaplastic thyroid cancer. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf), 96(5), 734-742.
- Peoples AR, Oswald LB, Ose J, Daniels B, Himbert C, Hathaway CA, Gigic B, Kirchhoff AC, Lin T, Grossman D, Tward J, Varghese TK Jr, Figueiredo JC, Toriola AT, Beck A, Scaife C, Shibata D, LaStayo P, Gonzalez B, Salas K, Ashworth A, Matsen C, Christenson C, Ma DS, Colman H, Hunt JP, Jones KB, Lee CJ, Larson M, Onega T, Akerley WL, Li CI, Schneider M, Penedo FJ, Siegel EM, Tworoger SS, Ulrich CM (2022). Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on rural and urban cancer patients' experiences, health behaviors, and perceptions. J Rural Health, 38, 886-899.
- Harim Tavares dos SantosKihoon NamJason P HuntLuke O BuchmannMarcus M MonroeOlga J Baker (2021). SPM Receptor Expression and Localization in Irradiated Salivary Glands.
- Dos Santos HT, Nam K, Hunt JP, Buchmann LO, Monroe MM, Baker OJ (2022). SPM Receptor Expression and Localization in Irradiated Salivary Glands. J Histochem Cytochem, 69(8), 523-534.
- Carpenter P, McCrary HC, Aylward A, Cerrati E, Hunt JP, Buchmann LO, Cannon RB (2021). Penetrating Trauma Rapid Estimated Disability Scale: Assessing Facial Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wounds. Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med, 23(6), 455-459.
- Aylward A, Park J, Abdelaziz S, Hunt JP, Buchmann LO, Cannon RB, Rowe K, Snyder J, Deshmukh V, Newman M, Wan Y, Fraser A, Smith K, Lloyd S, Hitchcock Y, Hashibe M, Monroe MM (2020). Individualized prediction of late-onset dysphagia in head and neck cancer survivors. Head Neck, 42(4), 708-718.
- Abou-Al-Shaar H, Gozal YM, Hunt JP, Couldwell WT (2018). Multidisciplinary Approach to Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor of the Trigeminal Nerve: 2-Dimensional Operative Video. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown), 17(5), E205.
- Aylward A, Abdelaziz S, Hunt JP, Buchmann LO, Cannon RB, Lloyd S, Hitchcock Y, Hashibe M, Monroe MM (2019). Rates of Dysphagia-Related Diagnoses in Long-Term Survivors of Head and Neck Cancers. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 161(4), 643-651.
- McCrary HC, Babajanian E, Calquin M, Carpenter P, Casazza G, Naumer A, Greenberg S, Kohlmann W, Cannon R, Monroe MM, Hunt JP, Buchmann L (2019). Characterization of Malignant Head and Neck Paragangliomas at a Single Institution Across Multiple Decades. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 145(7), 641-646.
- Cannon RB, Kull AJ, Carpenter PS, Francis S, Buchmann LO, Monroe MM, Lloyd S, Hitchcock YJ, Cannon D, Weis JR, Houlton JJ, Hunt JP (2019). Adjuvant radiation for positive margins in adult head and neck sarcomas is associated with improved survival: Analysis of the National Cancer Database. Head Neck, 41(6), 1873-1879.
- Monroe MM, Hashibe M, Orb Q, Alt J, Buchmann L, Hunt J, Cannon-Albright LA (2017). Familial clustering of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma in the Utah population. Head Neck, 40(2), 384-393.
- Jasperson KW, Kohlmann W, Gammon A, Slack H, Buchmann L, Hunt J, Kirchhoff AC, Baskin H, Shaaban A, Schiffman JD (2013). Role of rapid sequence whole-body MRI screening in SDH-associated hereditary paraganglioma families. Fam Cancer, 13(2), 257-65.
- Oakley GM, Curtin K, Pimentel R, Buchmann L, Hunt J (2013). Establishing a familial basis for papillary thyroid carcinoma using the Utah Population Database. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 139(11), 1171-4.
- Patel R, Buchmann LO, Hunt J (2013). The Use of the Temporoparietal Fascial Flap in Preventing CSF Leak after Lateral Skull Base Surgery. J Neurol Surg B Skull Base, 74(5), 311-6.
- Hashibe M, Hunt J, Wei M, Buys S, Gren L, Lee YC (2012). Tobacco, alcohol, body mass index, physical activity, and the risk of head and neck cancer in the prostate, lung, colorectal, and ovarian (PLCO) cohort. Head Neck, 35(7), 914-22.
- Buchmann L, Conlee J, Hunt J, Agarwal J, White S (2013). Psychosocial distress is prevalent in head and neck cancer patients. Laryngoscope, 123(6), 1424-9.
- Jarboe EA, Hunt JP, Layfield LJ (2012). Cytomorphologic diagnosis and HPV testing of metastatic and primary oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomas: a review and summary of the literature. Diagn Cytopathol, 40(6), 491-7.
- Montejo ME, Shrieve DC, Bentz BG, Hunt JP, Buchman LO, Agarwal N, Hitchcock YJ (2010). IMRT with simultaneous integrated boost and concurrent chemotherapy for locoregionally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys, 81(5), e845-52.
- Warren FM, McCool RR, Hunt JP, Hu N, Ng PP, Buchmann L, Shelton C (2011). Preoperative Embolization of the Inferior Petrosal Sinus in Surgery for Glomus Jugulare Tumors. Otol Neurotol, 32(9), 1538-1541.
- Hunt JP, Wilson M, Buchmann LO (2011). Chylothorax associated with substernal goiter treated with transcervical thyroidectomy. Thyroid, 21(5), 551-3.
- Jarboe EA, Willis M, Bentz B, Buchmann L, Hunt J, Ellis G, Layfield L (2011). Detection of human papillomavirus using hybrid capture 2 in oral brushings from patients with oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma. Am J Clin Pathol, 135(5), 766-9.
- McCool RR, Warren FM, Wiggins RH 3rd, Hunt JP (2010). Robotic surgery of the infratemporal fossa utilizing novel suprahyoid port. Laryngoscope, 120(9), 1738-43.
Review
Book Chapter
- Cannon RB, Hunt JP (2016). Chapter 22: Parathyroid Carcinoma. In Terris and Duke, (Eds.), Thyroid and Parathyroid Diseases (Second). New York: Thieme Medical Publishers.
Global Impact
Presentations
| Invited Panel Member, "Oral Cavity Cancer Management Discussion at the Ultimate Colorado Midwinter Meeting. | China |
Service
| 10/14/2017 | Volunteer Physician | Kenya Medical Mission | Kenya |
| 09/10/2015 | Volunteer Physician | Kenya Medical Mission | Kenya |