Jason P. Hunt
( out of 326 reviews )

Jason P. Hunt, MD, FACS

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

  • Huntsman Cancer Hospital

    801-587-4566

  • 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.

    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 Neurosurgery - Adjunct

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 326 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    February 24, 2023

    Very pleased with Dr. Hunt. He explained things well. Disappointed in the wait time until the surgery.

    February 24, 2023

    I found Dr Jason P. Hunt to be a skilled and caring medical surgeon. I appreciated his kind and compassionate care. He answered all of my questions in a patient and thoughtful manner. I am confident that he is one of the very best surgeons in his specialty. I would not hesistate to visit him for any future surgery needs. I highly recommend Dr. Hunt.

    February 20, 2023

    Very thoughtful and thorough in explaining what was wrong with me and what the best way to take care of me is. They let us ask as many questions as we had and answered them all. Everything was so we understood. Very courteous and professional

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  • 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.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Neurosurgery -Adjunct

    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 Head & Neck Oncologic Surgery and Microvascular Reconstruction - Vanderbilt University Medical Center Fellow
    Otolaryngology - Louisiana State University Resident
    Internship General Surgery - Louisiana State University Intern
    Medicine - University of Alabama - Birmingham M.D.
    Graduate Training Polymer and Textile Chemistry - Georgia Institute of Technology M.S.
    Polymer and Textile Chemistry - Georgia Institute of Technology B.S.

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