Kristin M. Hueftle,
MD
Languages Spoken: English
Dr. Hueftle is an assistant professor in the Division of Geriatrics at the University of Utah. Dr. Hueftle received her M.D. from Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, NE. She then completed her residency in internal medicine followed by fellowship training in geriatrics at the University of Utah. She received her nursing home medical director certification through the Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine.
Dr. Hueftle serves as medical director at the William E Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home, where she oversees both post-acute and long-term care in the skilled nursing home setting. Dr. Hueftle's current clinical practice is in the University of Utah Geriatric Clinic located in the Madsen Health Center. She provides primary care for the geriatric population using a multidisciplinary team-based approach. She also performs comprehensive evaluations focusing on a variety of common geriatric syndromes such as cognitive impairment, frailty, and polypharmacy.
Dr. Hueftle is board-certified in internal medicine and geriatric medicine. She is a member of the American Geriatrics Society, the Utah Geriatrics Society, the American College of Physicians, and the Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine.
Clinical Locations
Geriatric Care Clinic
801-581-2628
Fax: (801) 585-2293
Specialties
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Internal Medicine
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Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | Geriatrics |
| Board Certification | American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Geriatric Medicine) National Board of Medical Examiners |
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's explanation of condition/problem
4.8/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.8/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.6/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.8/ 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
September 19, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Doctor Managed my healthcare holistically.
UofU Patient
September 12, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Dr Hueftle is an outstanding caregiver. Excellent listener! I appreciate her recommendations for my care
UofU Patient
September 05, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Hueftle is wonderful!
UofU Patient
June 22, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
My doctor responded to all my concerns thoughtfully and completely.
UofU Patient
June 14, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Excellent experience and dr made an appointment in a few weeks to follow up.
UofU Patient
April 11, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Dr was Only concerned with one problem I had a few other questions and she was quite abrupt, said she had no idea I had so many other questions. She didn't review my existing conditions.
UofU Patient
April 03, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Dr Hueftle and nurse Megan were beyond exceptional
UofU Patient
March 21, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Ok visit
UofU Patient
March 15, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
She is a very competent and compassionate physician. I have already recommended her to others
UofU Patient
February 16, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. H listened and responded to all of my questions.
UofU Patient
January 30, 2022
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Hueftle was a joy to work with; willing to listen to me ramble on, told me her thoughts about my care / medication in language that was easily understood.
UofU Patient
December 29, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
The highest rating we could give in this survey was "Very Good". For these questions our preferred response would be "Excellent"!
UofU Patient
December 09, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
I have always felt that Dr. Hueftle really took the time to review my chart and history and to consciously address any issues or concerns I may have. She also was the one who diagnosed my osteoporosis two years ago and to prescribe medications which have helped it. No other doctor had apparently even thought about this.
UofU Patient
November 25, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Great great
UofU Patient
November 24, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
My blood preassure was taken and reported to the Doctor
UofU Patient
November 09, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
We rate the U of U experience as the best over the years.
UofU Patient
October 11, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Heuffle is very good. I have referred several friends to her.
UofU Patient
October 05, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Doctor seemed rushed and at one point said she could only take one more question. Though we did review some things I felt overall a lack of concern and who ever her next patient was, was more important than me. I see her notes indicate she spent an hour on my visit. That was not the time spent with me personally. There is more but will not go on. This does not feel like a good fit. It's best perhaps for both of us if I find a new doctor.
UofU Patient
September 21, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
We have met with Dr. Hueftle before and both like and trust her. We feel that she gives us excellent care.
UofU Patient
April 26, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
good
UofU Patient
April 17, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
I'm very happy about the virtual visit
UofU Patient
April 03, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
satisfied with treatment options
UofU Patient
April 01, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
I have recommended a friend to Dr. Hueftle
UofU Patient
March 26, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
I am very happy to have Dr Hueftle as my doctor
UofU Patient
March 22, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
best experience ever every time
UofU Patient
February 24, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
good, considering my hearing aids were not working
UofU Patient
February 14, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
very good
UofU Patient
February 14, 2021
SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
She was very thorough and concise. She quickly diagnosed the issue and gave me a treatment plan that I agreed with
UofU Patient
February 11, 2021
MADSEN HEALTH CENTER
Excellent service, very friendly and informative.
Dr. Hueftle is an assistant professor in the Division of Geriatrics at the University of Utah. Dr. Hueftle received her M.D. from Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, NE. She then completed her residency in internal medicine followed by fellowship training in geriatrics at the University of Utah. She received her nursing home medical director certification through the Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine.
Dr. Hueftle serves as medical director at the William E Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home, where she oversees both post-acute and long-term care in the skilled nursing home setting. Dr. Hueftle's current clinical practice is in the University of Utah Geriatric Clinic located in the Madsen Health Center. She provides primary care for the geriatric population using a multidisciplinary team-based approach. She also performs comprehensive evaluations focusing on a variety of common geriatric syndromes such as cognitive impairment, frailty, and polypharmacy.
Dr. Hueftle is board-certified in internal medicine and geriatric medicine. She is a member of the American Geriatrics Society, the Utah Geriatrics Society, the American College of Physicians, and the Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine.
Academic Locations
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Internal Medicine
-
Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | Geriatrics |
| Board Certification | American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Geriatric Medicine) National Board of Medical Examiners |
Research Interests
- Geriatric Oncology
- COVID-19
- Long-Term Care
- Faint, Fall, & Frailty
Education History
| Fellowship | University of Utah School of Medicine Geriatric Medicine Fellow, 2017 |
| Residency | University of Utah School of Medicine Internal Medicine Resident, 2016 |
| Internship | University of Utah School of Medicine Internal Medicine Intern, 2014 |
| Professional Medical | Creighton University School of Medicine Medicine M.D., 2013 |
| Undergraduate | Montana State University Cell Biology and Neuroscience, Biomedical Sciences option B.S., 2007 |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Werner T, Ray A, Lamb J, Van Brocklin M, Hueftle K, Cohen A, Beck A, Buys S, Dyess D, Butler T, Dumlao T, Khong H (November 2017). Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy with Nanoparticle Albumin Bound Paclitaxel (Nab-Paclitaxel), Adriamycin and Cyclophosphamide (NAC) in Patients with Stage II-III Breast Cancer. Clin Breast Cancer, 17(7), 503-509.