Regina Rosenthal
( out of 149 reviews )

Regina Rosenthal, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Huntsman Cancer Institute - Cancer Hospital North

2K, Gynecology and Mammography
Salt Lake City
801-213-4269

Sugar House Health Center

Salt Lake City
801-581-2000

  • Dr. Regina Rosenthal is a board-certified general surgeon practicing breast surgery at the University of Utah’s Huntsman Cancer Institute. She has more than twenty years of experience in the surgical treatment of breast cancer. She has been an early advocate for the multidisciplinary approach to breast cancer, which helps tailor treatment plans to the goals and needs of individuals.

    She earned her B.S. degree in biochemistry from The City College of New York and her M.D. from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, also in New York. She completed a residency in General Surgery at Boston University Medical Center in Boston, with an additional fellowship year in oncology research. She is board-certified in General Surgery by the American College of Surgeons and is a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons.

    Dr. Rosenthal has practiced in Salt Lake City since 1991. She practiced all aspects of General Surgery, including trauma and abdominal surgery, until around 2002, when she began to focus her practice on breast cancer. Her practice has been directed exclusively to treating breast cancer and benign breast disease since that time. She is recognized as an early proponent of the team approach to breast cancer care in Salt Lake City.

    Dr. Rosenthal is able to offer a variety of surgical options depending on individual needs, including sentinel lymph node sampling, skin and nipple-sparing mastectomies, and the use of oncoplastic techniques to improve cosmetic results. She is prepared to incorporate reconstructive surgery approaches together with plastic surgeons as part of overall treatment plans. For many patients, more focused rather than more extensive surgery may be a good option. Cooperative presurgical planning with oncology and radiation oncology professionals can expand the range of choices available to individuals with breast cancer.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Surgery

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 149 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    February 27, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Dr. Rosenthal is very kind and knowledgeable. She takes the time to listen to the patient and answers any questions in an easy to understand way. I would recommend her to anyone.

    February 18, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Dr Rosenthal listened to me about my feelings about my treatments. She answered questions I had. Using language I could understand. She explained to me how she wanted to see my treatment to continue. She explained one part of surgery that she felt I would do better with if we encluded a plastic surgeon when we got to taking care of my lymph nodes. She felt my recovery would be easier on me with this Drs assistance.

    February 16, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    I came in with, what I thought, a pretty good understanding of my situation, but left with so much more clearer of an understanding. She¿s a very thorough doctor and I never felt like she had to hurry and get to the next patient. I felt like I was the only person she was concerned about. I should have been fearful and scared of what I was going to have to go through, but I was so comfortable and relaxed knowing that I was in good hands with Dr. Rosenthal. I know she¿ll do the best for my needs.

    February 07, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Spent time answering questions. Doesn¿t seem rushed. Made me feel important.

    February 07, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    I could not have asked for a better consultation to discuss breast surgery. Dr. Rosenthal immediately put me at ease with her sharing technical information in a friendly, yet professional way.

    February 03, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    I would definately recommend Dr Rosenthal to any women needing breast cancer care

    February 03, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    I would recommend her to everyone. It's a great feeling when you have an awesome doctor.

    January 04, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Dr. Regina Rosenthal is very thorough and answered all my questions.

    December 29, 2023
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    She is a great listener and explains surgery and what to expect.

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  • Dr. Regina Rosenthal is a board-certified general surgeon practicing breast surgery at the University of Utah’s Huntsman Cancer Institute. She has more than twenty years of experience in the surgical treatment of breast cancer. She has been an early advocate for the multidisciplinary approach to breast cancer, which helps tailor treatment plans to the goals and needs of individuals.

    She earned her B.S. degree in biochemistry from The City College of New York and her M.D. from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, also in New York. She completed a residency in General Surgery at Boston University Medical Center in Boston, with an additional fellowship year in oncology research. She is board-certified in General Surgery by the American College of Surgeons and is a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons.

    Dr. Rosenthal has practiced in Salt Lake City since 1991. She practiced all aspects of General Surgery, including trauma and abdominal surgery, until around 2002, when she began to focus her practice on breast cancer. Her practice has been directed exclusively to treating breast cancer and benign breast disease since that time. She is recognized as an early proponent of the team approach to breast cancer care in Salt Lake City.

    Dr. Rosenthal is able to offer a variety of surgical options depending on individual needs, including sentinel lymph node sampling, skin and nipple-sparing mastectomies, and the use of oncoplastic techniques to improve cosmetic results. She is prepared to incorporate reconstructive surgery approaches together with plastic surgeons as part of overall treatment plans. For many patients, more focused rather than more extensive surgery may be a good option. Cooperative presurgical planning with oncology and radiation oncology professionals can expand the range of choices available to individuals with breast cancer.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Surgery -Primary
    Academic Divisions General Surgery
    Board Certification
    American Board of Surgery

    Education history

    Research Fellow Oncology - Boston University Medical Center Research Fellow
    Boston University Administrative Chief Resident
    Residency Boston University Resident
    Boston University Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - Albert Einstein College of Medicine M.D.
    Biochemistry - City College of New York B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Covington MF, Hoffman JM, Morton KA, Buckway B, Boucher KM, Rosenthal R, Porretta J, Brownson KE, Matsen CB, Vaklavas C, Ward JH, Wei M, Buys SS, Chittoria N, Yakish ED, Archibald ZG, Burrell LD, Butterfield RI, Yap JT (2023). Prospective Pilot Study of (18)F-Fluoroestradiol PET/CT in Patients With Invasive Lobular Carcinomas. AJR Am J Roentgenol, 221(2), 228-239. (Read full article)
    2. Erickson JR, Pahlkotter MK, Thielking PD, Porretta JM, Rosenthal R, Matsen CB, Brownson KE (2023). Leveraging telehealth supportive oncology services to combat COVID-19 isolation in breast cancer patients: A cancer center’s perspective. Patient Exp J, 10(2), 133-137.
    3. Erickson JR, Pahlkotter MK, Thielking PD, Porretta JM, Rosenthal R, Matsen CB, Brownson KE (2023). Leveraging telehealth supportive oncology services to combat COVID-19 isolation in breast cancer patients: A cancer center’s perspective. Patient Exp J, 10(2), 133-137. (Read full article)
    4. Guillen KP, Fujita M, Butterfield AJ, Scherer SD, Bailey MH, Chu Z, DeRose YS, Zhao L, Cortes-Sanchez E, Yang CH, Toner J, Wang G, Qiao Y, Huang X, Greenland JA, Vahrenkamp JM, Lum DH, Factor RE, Nelson EW, Matsen CB, Poretta JM, Rosenthal R, Beck AC, Buys SS, Vaklavas C, Ward JH, Jensen RL, Jones KB, Li Z, Oesterreich S, Dobrolecki LE, Pathi SS, Woo XY, Berrett KC, Wadsworth ME, Chuang JH, Lewis MT, Marth GT, Gertz J, Varley KE, Welm BE, Welm AL (2022). A human breast cancer-derived xenograft and organoid platform for drug discovery and precision oncology. Nat Cancer, 3(2), 232-250. (Read full article)

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