Lyen C. Huang,
MD, MPH
Languages Spoken: English, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish
Dr. Lyen Huang is a health services and clinical outcomes researcher. His research focuses on improving the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care across large health systems. He also works on eliminating socio-economic, rural, and racial disparities in cancer outcomes.
Dr. Huang is a member of the University of Utah's Vice President's Clinical and Translational Research Scholars Program (VPCAT) cohort for 2018-2020 as well as the Enhancing Development, Generating Excellence (EDGE) program in Molecular Medicine. He is an associate member of the Cancer Control and Population Sciences (CCPS) program at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. He is also a participating investigator in the ColoCare Consortium and several clinical trials.
He has published peer-reviewed papers in journals such as Cancer, the Journal of the American College of Surgeons, the American Journal of Surgery, Medical Care and Review, and the British Medical Journal of Quality & Safety. He has also previously worked with surgeon-scientist-writer Atul Gawande at the Harvard School of Public Health to help implement the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist in all 67 hospitals in the state of South Carolina.
Dr. Lyen Huang, M.D., M.P.H., is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Utah specializing in complex and minimally-invasive intestinal surgery. His clinical practice includes the treatment of cancers of the small bowel, colon and rectum; inflammatory bowel disease; diverticulitis; and other diseases of the lower gastrointestinal tract.
Dr. Huang received his undergraduate and medical degrees from Stanford University and his Master of Public Health degree from the University of Cape Town, South Africa. He completed his General Surgery residency at Stanford University followed by a fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
His research focuses on improving the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care across large health systems. He also works on eliminating socio-economic, racial, and rural, disparities in cancer outcomes.
Outside of work, he enjoys competing in triathlons, camping, traveling, and spending time with his wife and 3 daughters.
Clinical Locations
Clinic 2E, GI/Liver
801-587-5854
General Surgery, Clinic 5
801-587-5854
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Surgery
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Assistant Professor Family & Preventive Medicine - Adjunct Assistant Professor |
| Academic Divisions | General Surgery Public Health |
| Board Certification | American Board of Surgery |
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
4.8/ 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
4.7/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.3/ 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
4.8/ 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
June 01, 2019
We could. it have found a better team of care professionals.
UofU Patient
May 07, 2019
Dr. Huang is excellent!!
UofU Patient
February 28, 2019
All of these very good answer are concerning my care from Dr. Huang.
UofU Patient
January 19, 2019
I came tonDr. Huang for a second opinion. The doctor I went to initially was very hasty, and basically told me what we were going to do, and it include surgery. My last experience with him was terrible and the overall complications from the first surgery have made life difficult. My experience with Dr Huang was much different and I'm glad I sought a second opinion. I learned that I had other alternatives. These alternatives are a much more comfortable choice for me. Dr. Huang listened to my concerns and we came up with a plan that is much more conservative and I am comfortable with our plan.
UofU Patient
December 23, 2018
I could not be happier with the care I have received from Dr. Huang
UofU Patient
December 10, 2018
Dr. Huang is wonderful. Nice, professional, smart, and considerate.
UofU Patient
November 23, 2018
Very good staff and doctor
UofU Patient
November 11, 2018
Dr. Huang took time to answer all my questions.
UofU Patient
October 27, 2018
amazing doctor, spent time going over everything and answered any questions or concerns I had. thank you
UofU Patient
October 16, 2018
Drs Martin and Huang are AWESOME!
UofU Patient
September 26, 2018
Dr. Huang was an answer to many prayers on my behalf. I had prayed that he would be capable and kind. WOW, He was so wonderful! so kind! so caring! so comforting! Obviously, my lack of pain indicates his expertise was amazing! Which proves that our decision to travel to SLC was an excellent one. We owe Dr. Huang a thousand thanks.
UofU Patient
September 19, 2018
Dr Huang and his PA-in-training were fantastic. Even when we explained that our insurance wouldn't allow us to be at Huntsman and we were just seeking a 2nd opinion, we felt like we were his only concern. Two thumbs up!
UofU Patient
August 10, 2018
Dr. Huang spent a good amount of time with me and never seemed rushed. That may explain the wait time for him to get to the room if he gives each patient that much time.
UofU Patient
August 04, 2018
Doctor put all my fears at ease but I probably won't recommend him to too many people making it more difficult to get future appointments. Just kidding! He certainly knew what he was doing. I'm feeling much better!
UofU Patient
July 06, 2018
Doctor was very nice and explained everything good.
UofU Patient
June 29, 2018
Dr Huang was great! he provided thorough explanations and information
UofU Patient
June 08, 2018
my only complaint is I was referred to another doctor and as of Friday I have not been notified and I suspect when I am finally notified it will be a month out.
UofU Patient
May 21, 2018
Dr. Huang showed the very best care and concern for the patient that we have ever experienced. He is the best.
UofU Patient
April 17, 2018
Dr Huang is an excellent colo-rectal surgeon. He made me feel at ease with his professional and caring attitude. With his high level communication skills he gave a clear explanation of the problem I was experiencing, developed a plan of action with me, and described the necessary surgical procedures. In my opinion, Dr. Huang is a valued asset to the Surgical Dept. at the University of Utah Hospital.
UofU Patient
April 15, 2018
I was treated quickly and efficiently. The doctor did everything he could to make sure I was informed and treated well.
UofU Patient
April 13, 2018
My husband and I like this Dr. very much and have a great deal of confidence in him.
UofU Patient
April 05, 2018
Very understanding and concerned
UofU Patient
March 21, 2018
Dr. Huang is an exceptional doctor/surgeon. He cares about my concerns and has gone above and beyond to meet me when something has come up. He is very professional and I would recommend him to anyone.
UofU Patient
March 13, 2018
Dr Haung has been so nice and very thorough with my medical problems. I recommend him highly.
UofU Patient
March 09, 2018
Dr. Huang was one of the nicest doctors I have ever seen. He was very conversational, he eased my anxiety and made me feel hopeful about my options.
UofU Patient
February 23, 2018
I already recommended my son to come and see my doctor and have is colonoscopy up there
UofU Patient
February 22, 2018
Dr. Huang was so friendly and polite. He made an uncomfortable experience as pleasant as it could have been. Fantastic Doctor!
UofU Patient
February 12, 2018
I have been very frustrated with the many tests I've had but I have been so thankful for the people and Huntsman. Dr Haung is one of the most kind, caring Dr.s who has listened to me and my concerns. Thank you !
UofU Patient
January 12, 2018
if he was available I would send many, unfortunately it is not easy to get an appointment unless you can wait.
UofU Patient
January 04, 2018
Everyone at the Huntsman involved in my mother's care has been the best at professionalism, courtesy, care and concern. I have been involved in a couple cdozen surgery with myself and my family and the Hunysman and especially Dr. Huang's team have proved themselves labove and beyond expectations on all levels.
UofU Patient
December 21, 2017
everything was great
UofU Patient
December 19, 2017
Dr. Huang is an excellent doctor. He explained the procedure and was concerned for my issues.
UofU Patient
November 30, 2017
the doctor was very thorough, i enjoyed my experience there, and am returning in Dec to finish up the next problems
UofU Patient
November 19, 2017
Absolutely fantastic and amazing.I immediately trusted him. And I knew that I should not have any concern, as I was under his care.Thank you
Dr. Lyen Huang is a health services and clinical outcomes researcher. His research focuses on improving the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care across large health systems. He also works on eliminating socio-economic, rural, and racial disparities in cancer outcomes.
Dr. Huang is a member of the University of Utah's Vice President's Clinical and Translational Research Scholars Program (VPCAT) cohort for 2018-2020 as well as the Enhancing Development, Generating Excellence (EDGE) program in Molecular Medicine. He is an associate member of the Cancer Control and Population Sciences (CCPS) program at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. He is also a participating investigator in the ColoCare Consortium and several clinical trials.
He has published peer-reviewed papers in journals such as Cancer, the Journal of the American College of Surgeons, the American Journal of Surgery, Medical Care and Review, and the British Medical Journal of Quality & Safety. He has also previously worked with surgeon-scientist-writer Atul Gawande at the Harvard School of Public Health to help implement the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist in all 67 hospitals in the state of South Carolina.
Dr. Lyen Huang, M.D., M.P.H., is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Utah specializing in complex and minimally-invasive intestinal surgery. His clinical practice includes the treatment of cancers of the small bowel, colon and rectum; inflammatory bowel disease; diverticulitis; and other diseases of the lower gastrointestinal tract.
Dr. Huang received his undergraduate and medical degrees from Stanford University and his Master of Public Health degree from the University of Cape Town, South Africa. He completed his General Surgery residency at Stanford University followed by a fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
His research focuses on improving the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care across large health systems. He also works on eliminating socio-economic, racial, and rural, disparities in cancer outcomes.
Outside of work, he enjoys competing in triathlons, camping, traveling, and spending time with his wife and 3 daughters.
Academic Locations
School of Medicine
801-581-7738
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Surgery
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Assistant Professor Family & Preventive Medicine - Adjunct Assistant Professor |
| Academic Divisions | General Surgery Public Health |
| Board Certification | American Board of Surgery |
Education History
| Fellowship | Mayo Clinic Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellow |
| Chief Resident | Stanford University School of Medicine General Surgery Administrative Chief Resident |
| Residency | Stanford University School of Medicine General Surgery Resident |
| Research Fellow | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health/Brigham and Women’s Hospital Implementation Science, Health Services Research Research Fellow |
| Research Fellow | Stanford University School of Medicine Health Disparities and Outcomes Research Fellow |
| Residency | Stanford University School of Medicine General Surgery Resident |
| Internship | Stanford University School of Medicine General Surgery Intern |
| Professional Medical | Stanford University School of Medicine Medicine M.D. |
| Graduate Training | University of Cape Town M.P.H. |
| Undergraduate | Stanford University Major: Symbolic Systems; Minor: Political Science B.S. |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Cloyd JC, Huang LC, Ma Y, Rhoads KF (). Predictors of Readmission to Non-Index Hospitals Following Colorectal Surgery. Am J Surg. Am J Surg, 213(1), 18–23.
- Molina G, Jiang W, Edmondson L, Gibbons L, Huang LC, Kiang MV, Haynes AB, Gawande AA, Berry WR, Singer SJ (2016 May). Implementation of the Surgical Safety Checklist in South Carolina Hospitals Is Associated with Improvement in Perceived Perioperative Safety. J Am Coll Surg, 222(5), 725-736.e5.
- Singer SJ, Jiang W, Huang LC, Gibbons L, Kiang MV, Edmondson L, Gawande AA, Berry WR (2015 Jun). Surgical team member assessment of the safety of surgery practice in 38 South Carolina hospitals. Med Care Res Rev, 72(3), 298-323.
- Huang LC, Tran TB, Ma Y, Ngo JV, Rhoads KF (2015 May). Factors that influence minority use of high-volume hospitals for colorectal cancer care. Dis Colon Rectum, 58(5), 526-32.
- Huang LC, Conley D, Lipsitz S, Wright CC, Diller TW, Edmondson L, Berry WR, Singer SJ (2014 Aug). The Surgical Safety Checklist and Teamwork Coaching Tools: a study of inter-rater reliability. BMJ Qual Saf, 23(8), 639-50.
- Huang LC, Ma Y, Ngo JV, Rhoads KF (2014 Feb 01). What factors influence minority use of National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers? Cancer, 120(3), 399-407.
- Rhoads KF, Ngo JV, Ma Y, Huang L, Welton ML, Dudley RA (2013 Aug). Do hospitals that serve a high percentage of Medicaid patients perform well on evidence-based guidelines for colon cancer care? J Health Care Poor Underserved, 24(3), 1180-93.
- Huang LC, Kim RY, Berry WR (). Creating a Culture of Safety by Using Checklists. AORN J, 97(3), 365–8.
- Poultsides GA, Huang LC, Chen Y, Visser BC, Pai RK, Jeffrey RB, Park WG, Chen AM, Kunz PL, Fisher GA, Norton JA (2012 Jul). Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors: radiographic calcifications correlate with grade and metastasis. Ann Surg Oncol, 19(7), 2295-303.
- Poultsides GA, Huang LC, Cameron JL, Tuli R, Lan L, Hruban RH, Pawlik TM, Herman JM, Edil BH, Ahuja N, Choti MA, Wolfgang CL, Schulick RD (2012 Jun). Duodenal adenocarcinoma: clinicopathologic analysis and implications for treatment. Ann Surg Oncol, 19(6), 1928-35.
- Huang LC, Poultsides GA, Norton JA (2011 Aug). Surgical management of neuroendocrine tumors of the gastrointestinal tract. Oncology (Williston Park), 25(9), 794-803.
- Pickard SS, Feinstein JA, Popat RA, Huang L, Dutta S (2009 May). Short- and long-term outcomes of necrotizing enterocolitis in infants with congenital heart disease. Pediatrics, 123(5), e901-6.
- Jaspan HB, Huang LC, Cotton MF, Whitelaw A, Myer L (2008 Sep 24). Bacterial disease and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns in HIV-infected, hospitalized children: a retrospective cohort study. PLoS ONE, 3(9), e3260.
- Huang LC, Myer L, Jaspan HB (2008 Sep 24). The role of polyclonal intravenous immunoglobulin in treating HIV-infected children with severe bacterial infections: a retrospective cohort study. BMC Infect Dis, 8, 127.
- Huang LC, Merchea A (). Dysplasia and Cancer in Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Surg Clin North Am.
Book Chapter
- Huang LC, Azagury DE (). His Upper GI Tract. In Potts JM (Ed.), Men's Health: A Head to Toe Guide for Clinicians. Springer.
Other
- Fry J, Huang L, Peters S (). Team Sicily. Kitano H (Ed.), RoboCup-97: Robot Soccer World Cup I (1395, pp. 450-7). Springer.
Global Impact
Education History
| Graduate Training | University of Cape Town M.P.H. |