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Jason P. Hunt, MD, FACS

Chief, Division of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

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50 4.9 out of 5 Patient Rating

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

Huntsman Cancer Hospital

801-587-4566

Fax: (801) 585-7288

1950 Circle of Hope
Salt Lake City, UT  84112
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Specialties

  • Melanoma Surgery
  • Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Thyroid
  • Parathyroid
  • Facial Nerve Disorders
  • Sarcoma
  • Head & Neck Reconstruction
  • Head and Neck Surgical Oncology

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

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.

Learn About Our Survey

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 March 25, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Hunt is an amazing doctor .. Who cares and takes care of his patient needs.

UofU Patient March 13, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

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

5 out of 5 stars

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

5 out of 5 stars

The doctor was so helpful and explained everything so well

UofU Patient February 04, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

2 out of 5 stars

Not impressed with Dr. Hunts bedside manner.

UofU Patient January 24, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

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

5 out of 5 stars

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

5 out of 5 stars

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

5 out of 5 stars

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

5 out of 5 stars

Good experience

UofU Patient December 16, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

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

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Hunt and his team are awesome

UofU Patient December 01, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

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

5 out of 5 stars

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

5 out of 5 stars

I was very impressed

UofU Patient November 28, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

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

5 out of 5 stars

Made me feel like I mattered and I would be ok

UofU Patient October 01, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

3 out of 5 stars

I felt doctor was dismissive of my concerns

UofU Patient September 19, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Good experience

UofU Patient September 11, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

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

5 out of 5 stars

Very good

UofU Patient August 15, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Good

UofU Patient August 01, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Thank you Dr. Hunt (and team)! Excellent care, compassion and service

UofU Patient July 11, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

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

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Jason Hunt was excellent in scheduling and explaining condition, and surgery.

UofU Patient July 05, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

They always make sure I am well informed.

UofU Patient July 03, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

You can't improve on perfection!!!

UofU Patient June 18, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Hunt and his staff are amazing!

UofU Patient June 10, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

UofU Patient June 04, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr.Hunt is the BEST!

UofU Patient May 23, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

4 out of 5 stars

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

5 out of 5 stars

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

5 out of 5 stars

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

5 out of 5 stars

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

5 out of 5 stars

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.

UofU Patient April 23, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Hunt did an amazing job on my surgery. I was extremely hesitant about having a neck dissection due to the surgical incision. Dr Hunt helped me feel better about the surgery and promised to give me as small of an incision as possible-and he did! Thank you Dr. Hunt!

UofU Patient March 22, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Hunt was amazing during my video visit. He was attentive, and so caring. He also answered all the questions i had, which were a lot.

UofU Patient March 21, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Hunt and his staff are the BEST! Very organized and caring and they give outstanding service.

UofU Patient March 16, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Hunt was very informative and easy to talk to. He explained everything very well.

UofU Patient March 05, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

UofU Patient February 26, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Hunt is attentive, caring and extremely knowledgeable and professional

UofU Patient February 07, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

My next appointment was schedule day. Very pleased with the care .

UofU Patient February 07, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Hunt mentioned chemo to shrink the tumor. I see him in a year, I meant to ask him when would some chemo treatments start so I can get this tumor removed. I would like some more answers on that. He said he has removed tumors like this before.

UofU Patient January 29, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Hunt is absolutely amazing. He is always very thorough in his explanations. Very caring and understanding provider.

UofU Patient January 18, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

felt very involved and listened to!

UofU Patient January 13, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Hunt liked the resent pictures I sent of my surgery areas. He was able to see the progress that was made which facilitated a good post surgery review. He also said I took a very good clear picture inside my mouth.

UofU Patient January 08, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

excellent experience

UofU Patient December 12, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Every medical person was clear and communicated well. Dr. Hunt followed through with his phone call as promised. I am so grateful and feel secure that we are in the right place for treatment.

UofU Patient December 04, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

very knowledgeable and helpful

UofU Patient November 20, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Great experience, the doctor explained everything to me about my issue and the options I had.

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

  1. Harim Tavares dos SantosKihoon NamJason P HuntLuke O BuchmannMarcus M MonroeOlga J Baker (2021). SPM Receptor Expression and Localization in Irradiated Salivary Glands.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. Hunt JP, Wilson M, Buchmann LO (2011). Chylothorax associated with substernal goiter treated with transcervical thyroidectomy. Thyroid, 21(5), 551-3.
  19. 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.
  20. 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.

Book Chapter

  1. 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

Huntsman Cancer Institute News

Talks with Docs: Jason Hunt, Head and Neck Cancer Surgeon

The Connection between HPV Infection and Head and Neck Cancer

The Two-Week Rule Saved Her Life

Head and Neck Cancer Patients Benefit from Comprehensive Multidisciplinary Care

The Scope & Other Podcasts

  • Oral Cancer Screening, Huntsman Cancer Institute
  • Oral Cancer Screenings
  • Jason Hunt, Gretchen Oakley, Karen Curtin- Your Grandmother Had Thyroid Cancer - Are You at Risk?
  • Jason Hunt, MD, FACS

Videos

Jason Hunt, Gretchen Oakley, Karen Curtin- Your Grandmother Had Thyroid Cancer - Are You at Risk?

Oral Cancer Screening, Huntsman Cancer Institute

Oral Cancer Screenings

Jason Hunt, MD, FACS

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