Giavonni Lewis,
MD, FACS
Languages Spoken: English
Dr. Giavonni Lewis is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Utah Hospital and Clinics. She received her general surgery training at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, IL. Her specialties include acute burn care, burn surgery and reconstruction. Additionally, she has formal training in surgical critical care with an emphasis on trauma. Dr. Lewis completed a fellowship in Burn Surgery at the University of Washington Burn Center in Seattle, and she continued her training in critical care at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC.
Dr. Lewis has a particular focus on the care of thermal and soft tissue injuries. She participates in a multidisciplinary team approach to the care of our burn patients. Dr. Lewis's training provides the utmost in quality of care and expertise to those admitted to the burn center.
Clinical Locations
Burn Center
801-581-3050
Specialties
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Surgery
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Associate Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | General Surgery |
| Board Certification | American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery) American Board of Surgery (Sub: Surgical Critical Care) |
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
4.8/ 5
Care provider spoke using clear language
4.9/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.8/ 5
My confidence in care provider
4.8/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.6/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.1/ 5
Time care provider spent with me
4.7/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.8/ 5
Care provider's friendliness and courtesy
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
November 04, 2019
Xavier was wonderful! Very thorough, informative, and compassionate.
UofU Patient
October 07, 2019
systematic answer my concerns
UofU Patient
October 06, 2019
great people
UofU Patient
August 15, 2019
I had a LOT of questions, and the care provider was very patient with me.
UofU Patient
June 07, 2019
Dr.Lewis was incredibly compassionate. Took her time and made sure we understood that she would work with us with the distance we had to figure out.
UofU Patient
May 20, 2019
Thanks for all you do in saving lives
UofU Patient
April 28, 2019
excellent staff to work with
UofU Patient
October 16, 2018
I had a really good experience here, I am really glad I went to the U of U to help me deal with my burns after my motorcycle crash.
UofU Patient
September 23, 2018
FANTASTIC care - there is no doubt in my mind my son is well taken care of here. Even though it was a relatively minor burn, they didn't try to rush us along or ignore our concerns. We were taken seriously every step of the way, and treated with respect and care.
UofU Patient
September 22, 2018
amazing team each and every person was very kind
UofU Patient
September 20, 2018
great
UofU Patient
September 14, 2018
Daniel was so calm and relaxing, it made it easy for my wife and I to talk about any concerns or questions we had. Daniel made it seem like we could talk to him all day, he didn't show any sign of having to rush off but was willing to stay with us as long as we needed him.
UofU Patient
June 10, 2018
Always very friendly and willing to take the time needed.
UofU Patient
May 16, 2018
Dr. Lewis again was generous with her time spent with us. There was no hurry. Her concern was that our needs were met and that questions were addressed and resolved. After almost two years of out patient wound care the wounds trying to close wounds associated with my accident they have finally closed. All of us gave a cheer of celebration! We are especially grateful to all in the outpatient wound care department for their tireless efforts to get us to this point. The only draw back is that Dr. Lewis said we are now to the point that we don't need to come back for a follow-up appointment. Now what do we look forward to? Thanks to Dr. Lewis, Dr. Morris and all the support teams and therapy friends. We made it because of you.
UofU Patient
March 24, 2018
everybody since my first arrival has been really good, when I first arrived they were ready for me and they got me cleaned up in an amazing fashion, it was like bees in a beehive. Great care.
UofU Patient
March 02, 2018
The explanations and information are never one sided. The patient is always included on the conversations and decisions made making us feel part of the process and solution.
UofU Patient
February 19, 2018
Dr. Lewis was Great, Thanks.
UofU Patient
January 28, 2018
Dr. Lewis was not rushed in her assessment and evaluation of my wounds. As always, she spent time talking with us and answering any and all questions. With her it never feels like a typical dolor's visit. It's more of a friendly family visit with all the care and concern of her as a doctor. We are always encouraged after our visits with her and always look forward to our next visit.
UofU Patient
December 16, 2017
Dr. Lewis took time to exam and do a procedure on my wound when her schedule was already very busy. We appreciate her constant concern and skill, along with the other personnel in the office.
UofU Patient
November 28, 2017
Dr. Lewis was generous with her time with us, explaining the procedure, our upcoming appointment, what to expect, what to look for, and how we should proceed with continued wound care. We love our visits!
UofU Patient
November 20, 2017
within an hour of contacting the clinic, we had answers. the clinician was amazing and spent time answering all our questions.
UofU Patient
November 04, 2017
Dr. Lewis is very professional and enjoyable. She is precise in her explanations of procedures and care and follow-up. The experience with her and the others is very enjoyable and something I look forward to if it's possible to use those terms with wound care, scalples and injections.
UofU Patient
July 18, 2017
Dr. Lewis was very professional and reassuring during the visit. She's exceptionally congeniel making my spa day at wound care most rewarding. She approached the concern with my wound with confidence, explaining what she was doing during the procedure. I look forward to our next visit/consultation.
UofU Patient
February 24, 2017
I have always been treated with respect and never been talked down to and my questions have always been answered.
UofU Patient
July 23, 2016
Took time to explain everything to me which I was grateful for.
UofU Patient
July 19, 2016
Friendly, good explanations, was concerned and informed about my condition.
UofU Patient
March 11, 2016
Great staff
UofU Patient
February 29, 2016
excellent experiance
UofU Patient
February 06, 2016
No better caregiver in the World
UofU Patient
February 03, 2016
As always, thank you for your help. It is nice to know that the exam is thorough and bedside manner is great!
UofU Patient
January 11, 2016
I've come to consider and regard the entire staff as my friends and trust them implicitly.
UofU Patient
December 06, 2015
Very impressed with everyone
UofU Patient
November 13, 2015
Your staff was very knowledgeable and helpful. Had I had just taken the advice of the ER doctor at another hospital I would hate to see how my wounds would have healed the ER doctor had given me some very bad advise on taking care of my burned hand and I probably would not have regained the full function of my hand had it not been for your clinic.
UofU Patient
September 27, 2015
Very impressed.
UofU Patient
August 24, 2015
All good, thanks!
UofU Patient
April 21, 2015
good experience
UofU Patient
April 20, 2015
explained everything in words I could understand and took plenty of time to be sure I understood everything
UofU Patient
April 09, 2015
Dr Lewis was wonderful during the visit including my daughter and explaining thing at a level she could understand.
UofU Patient
March 23, 2015
my son was being seen for a burn on his left hand. I believe the wrong hand was noted in his chart because the care providers kept looking at the right hand. I mentioned it & they corrected it.
UofU Patient
March 04, 2015
Best Care....always!
UofU Patient
February 08, 2015
Wonderful job! I can't say enough good about my experience. This office and all of its workers are truly the best!
UofU Patient
December 09, 2014
I will be very pleased to provide the highest level of recommendations possible regarding the care provided by Dr. Lewis and the Burn Center Team.
UofU Patient
November 17, 2014
As mentioned previously, we could not have asked for better care--either from a competence standpoint or a bedside manner standpoint. Truly, we thank all of the professionals at the Burn Center who helped us navigate this difficult episode.
UofU Patient
November 15, 2014
he was very nice, only issue was it felt like he was rushed and didn't really know what he wants to do with this. meaning a skin graft or not. no i don't want one if not needed but i would like the best option and less noticeable scar as possible in the end.
UofU Patient
November 06, 2014
Dr. Lewis is phenomenal! She is very professional and explains fully what you need to know. I am positive that anyone who spends just five minutes with her is confident in her ability as a provider.
UofU Patient
September 28, 2014
I was in ICU for almost a month I have Never had better care other than my burn I would not have missed the experience of the care I received
UofU Patient
April 23, 2014
I asked about the issue of the bump on my chest and the pain associated with it. I explained how you could feel the ribs being out of place. Without consulting any imaging or info from my previous visit, the care provider quickly explained that it looked like my rib was either "dislocated" or "displaced" and that I would be fine. There was no discussion of why it hadn't been addressed in my original visit or what was actually going on. She then left the room and I had to ask the nurse whether or not I was done there for the day. Apparently I was. This visit involved short-sighted care from the doctor without much regard for my own experience. The nurse was infinitely more helpful than the doctor was. I would recommend the nurse happily, but would do the exact opposite for the doctor.
UofU Patient
October 25, 2013
I have nothing but the highest regard for the burn unit and its staff.
UofU Patient
October 25, 2013
very good
UofU Patient
February 05, 2013
Excellent, she remembered me from one visit to the next, very professional yet personable
UofU Patient
December 04, 2012
She must have been in a big hurry that day.
Dr. Giavonni Lewis is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Utah Hospital and Clinics. She received her general surgery training at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, IL. Her specialties include acute burn care, burn surgery and reconstruction. Additionally, she has formal training in surgical critical care with an emphasis on trauma. Dr. Lewis completed a fellowship in Burn Surgery at the University of Washington Burn Center in Seattle, and she continued her training in critical care at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC.
Dr. Lewis has a particular focus on the care of thermal and soft tissue injuries. She participates in a multidisciplinary team approach to the care of our burn patients. Dr. Lewis's training provides the utmost in quality of care and expertise to those admitted to the burn center.
Academic Locations
School of Medicine
801-581-6255
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Surgery
-
Associate Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | General Surgery |
| Board Certification | American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery) American Board of Surgery (Sub: Surgical Critical Care) |
Education History
| Graduate Training | University of Utah Clinical Investigation M.S.C.I |
| Fellowship | Washington Hospital Center Surgical Critical Care Fellow |
| Fellowship | Harborview Medical Center/University of Washington Burn Center Burn Surgery Fellow |
| Residency | Loyola University Medical Center General Surgery Resident |
| Professional Medical | Tufts University School of Medicine Medicine M.D. |
| Undergraduate | Barry University Major: Biology/ Minor: Chemistry B.S. |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Lewis GM, Pham TN, Robinson E, Otto A, Honari S, Heimbach DM, Klein MB, Gibran NS (2012). Pressure ulcers and risk assessment in severe burns. J Burn Care Res, 33(5), 619-23.
- Ganai S, Donroe JA, St Louis MR, Lewis GM, Seymour NE (2007). Virtual-reality training improves angled telescope skills in novice laparoscopists. Am J Surg, 193(2), 260-5.
- Avichezer D, Grajewski RS, Chan CC, Mattapallil MJ, Silver PB, Raber JA, Liou GI, Wiggert B, Lewis GM, Donoso LA, Caspi RR (2003). An immunologically privileged retinal antigen elicits tolerance: major role for central selection mechanisms. J Exp Med, 198(11), 1665-76.
- Avichezer D, Liou GI, Chan CC, Lewis GM, Wiggert B, Donoso LA, Nickerson JM, Crawford MA, Caspi RR (2003). Interphotoreceptor retinoid-binding protein (IRBP)-deficient C57BL/6 mice have enhanced immunological and immunopathogenic responses to IRBP and an altered recognition of IRBP epitopes. J Autoimmun, 21(3), 185-94.
- DAniello A, Di Fiore MM, DAniello G, Colin FE, Lewis G, Setchell BP (1998). Secretion of D-aspartic acid by the rat testis and its role in endocrinology of the testis and spermatogenesis. FEBS Lett, 436(1), 23-7.
Book Chapter
- Lewis GM, Klein MB, Pham TN, Heimbach DM, Gibran NS (2012). Chapter 10 Evaluation of the burn wound: Management decisions. In Herndon, D. (Eds.), Total Burn Care (4th). Saunders.