Clinical Locations
Huntsman Cancer Institute - Cancer Hospital South
Specialties
Patient Rating
Patients consistently praise Jeff Linton for clear, thorough explanations and strong clinical knowledge when reviewing results and treatment options. They highlight that he listens carefully, spends ample time, shows empathy and calmness during stressful procedures or diagnoses, and helps coordinate care including medication refills, scheduling tests, and telehealth follow-ups. Feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with occasional minor notes such as a preference for more provider continuity, and overall patients express trust and high satisfaction.
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The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers. The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Surgery
-Advanced Practice Clinician |
|---|---|
| Academic Divisions |
Urology
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Education history
| Undergraduate | Science - Salt Lake Community College | A.A. |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Behavioral Science and Health - University of Utah | B.S. |
| Graduate Training | Physician Assistant, Certified - University of Utah | M.P.A.S. |
The valium meant to help me go through with this painful prostate biopsy did not have any effect on me. But Dr Linton was very patient and calming, talking me through options. I finally decided to go through with it. I believe I received excellent care and compassion when other providers may have become frustrated and made me feel embarrassed or even more fearful.
Jeffrey Linton explained test results very clearly and possibly choices I can make.
GREAT!
He did an excellent job
Very professional and listen to the patient concerns.
Jeffrey was caring and listened to my concerns. I liked his suggestions and answers to the questions I had a gave me some good advice for going forward.
Very good,very easy to talk to listens to what I have to say.
Very impressed with the visit. His attitude and kindness made me feel good about the future
Dr. Linton is great to have on your team. He takes the time to answer all of your questions, explains everything clearly and is a very kind and caring person.
Professional and kind
I'm very impressed with his knowledge, professionalism, and concern for my health.
Dr. Linton listens, advises, and most of all cares.
He's great! I can tell that he cares a lot about his patients
Jeff is caring, professional and very knowledgeable. I would strongly recommend him to future patients
Dr. O'Neil has been fantastic throughout my process, from pre-surgical information to post-op care.
Very knowledgeable and caring.
We appreciated Jeff taking the time to show us the CT scan and explaining what they were looking at. Jeff is caring and thorough. I liked when he looked me in the eye and asked, how are you.
Excellent treatment.
Highly recommended. Very professional, knowledgeable and empathetic. I fell extremely comfortable with the care he provided me.
Very positive experience. He took the time to explain everything carefully and addressed all of my questions in a responsive and comprehensive fashion. I have seen 3 different PAs as part of my follow-up care, and although I would prefer that it was the same person consistently, the care has always been good.
Very informative, answered all my questions and very easy to talk with.
I have seen Jeffrey several times over the years. He listens very carefully and can remember a litany of details from many of these prior visits. He has a solid ability to provide well thought out plans and options for moving forward. I have developed a lot of trust in him over this extended period of time.
Extremely friendly, taking the time to get to know me and answering all my questions as to what to expect during my recovery. If I hadn't asked my wife I would have thought it was Dr. Linton. It was a pleasure
He stepped in for Dr. Schmidt. He was very friendly and informative. Fortunately, test results were good, so we didn't have much to discuss.
I appreciate that he did not feel rushed to move on to the next patient, and I was glad sufficient time had been alloted to me for both catheter removal and rehab instructions with the nurses, as well as with the PAC for answering questions.
First time I met Doctor Jeff instead of Doctor Sanchez. He was very effective, nice and caring. Thank you!
Great Will listen to you and recommend what to do next
I appreciate Jeff's way of listening and understanding my needs. He was not pushy but very sensitive to my concerns. He had very wise suggestions that showed he was truly listening and understanding.
Answers all questions
My test results were good, but Jeffrey's positivity helped shift my perspective a bit from the fact that I had cancer, to the fact that I'm surviving cancer and thriving. It's small, but it made a difference for me on this check up
Very kind listened to what I had to say answered all my questions directly. his personality was very upbeat.
I couldn't have asked for a more considerate and patient health care provider.
l can't right now because this will be a on going procedure. I am hoping to see an improvement or get better at near future.
Dr. Linton takes the time to answer all questions. Explains treatment well and cares about his patients. He and the whole treatment team are great.
Excellent Doctor, positive attitude, explained my operation, results, and what to expect.
He made scheduling scans easy and convenient.
Knowledgeable, personable, and very caring. I highly recommend Jeff!
He spoke to me like he cared very much about my health
Dr. Linton was excellent for me. I was nervous about a previous diagnosis and he could see that. He not only took a great deal of time to help me understand my health issue, he also took time to relieve my anxiety about it. That's rare today and I appreciate him very much.
I really appreciated Jeff's understanding, knowledge, and willingness to spend time helping me understand
Jeff is outstanding in his profession and in his care for patients
Jeff is very knowledgeable and professional. He explain everything very well and shows a care demeanor. Jeff was awesome to talk with and work with.
Kind, courteous and professional.
Jeff was great. Tookw the time to explain my results, ask if I had any questions, and answered them kindly.
Thank you Jeffrey for helping me understand!
Good discussion. Took the time to discuss.
Very kind, explained everything clearly, very encouraging.
Amazing Doctor
he was excellet helped me with my first post op visit explained everything to me including the procedure and path results Helped me solve my issue with unable to void and called the next day to see how i was doing He could not have been any better
Very understanding and knowledgeable about my situation, explained all of the treatments that are available, would highly recomend.
He is easy to talk ,he listen to what you say. And really seems to care about you
Jeff is very personable.
Jeffrey is an outstanding addition to your practice!
Jeff Linton it was extremely professional, knowledgeable, caring, and willing to hear all my questions and concerns. I am very comfortable being in his care.
Very attentive and helpful, and he found a way to make himself understood even though we couldn't communicate because of the language. Thank you very much. [TRANSLATED]
Excellent knowledge and patient care. I highly recommend Dr.
Very professional and caring, easy to understand explanations would recommend this team to anybody.
He is very professional and speaks in a simple way and explains everything very clearly and patiently. [TRANSLATED]
Went the extra mile to be helpful
He is very knowledgeable and kind.
Very skilled. Explained everything he was doing. Very polite. Sensitive to my feelings
Very good
He was one of the best we have ever had. Was very professional and on task. Answered all our questions clearly and knowledgeable. Well done!!!
Great guy
Very thorough, not rushed and took the time to explain everything to me. Excellent care.
Very nice. Explained everything about my cat scan
Thank you for the time spent provided a pathway through the very dark forest of information about my cancer. I'm confident I will be cared for and be able to make informed treatment decisions with more testing and under your care. Thank you
jeffery has always been very caring and talks to you in a way that's understanding
He went over the test results very well. He listened and explained my questions and concerns. I really liked him.
Jeff is great
Jeff made me feel comfortable to share how my health and treatment is going.
My entire visit at the sugarhouse hospital was excellent. From the time I came in the door I was in the doctors office room in less than 10 minutes. After giving the nurse all the information the doctor came in within a minute and explained my situation to me fully
He answered all my questions and made sure I was in agreement with his decision!
Did his job with great respect for the patient
Jeffrey was very thorough with his explanations and recommendations. Gave me plenty of time to ask questions and took time to answer them completely. Very pleasant and friendly and I was very relaxed and comfortable with his treatment
Great to work with. Caring.
Kind and caring. Very knowledgeable. A good listener. Did not seem to be in a hurry.
Jeffrey Linton provides excellent healthcare.
Jeff is very personable, compassionate and knowledgeable. He listens and responds to all my questions and concerns.
Jeff Linton provides very good care. He is informative and not hurried. He listened and gave useful and thoughtful responses to questions that I had following a prostatectomy. I feel fortunate to have met him.
As I mentioned he is the best we have had at the University. He actually spent some time with us.
Jeff does his job with extreme professionalism and courtesy. Love him
I liked him and he has listened to my concerns
Jeff provided great info and was very helpful and attentive.
Jeffrey Linton has a great personality and is extremely good at explaining things. He also listens very well.
Knowledgeable concerned
Great guy!
Care as it should be. Knowledgeable and attentive.
Excellent bed side manners, kind and attentive.
Professional
Excellent interpersonal skills and communication. Very knowledgeable, clearly answered my questions regarding my post surgical pathology and the mechanics of the disease.
Very professional, polite, knowledgeable
Had many staff in and out,all were very good
Jeff is one of the most concerned and caring PAC. I always enjoy his interaction and concern.
Jeffrey is top notch in care and explains everything so we understand.
Jeffrey is a very good PA that is easy to talk too. Listens to your concerns and answers question in terms that you can understand. Great personality thats easy to relate to
He is knowledgeable, articulate and cares about his patients. We also feel we have a really good relationship with patients
Great guy. Very supportive
Very interested in providing the very best medical care
good "bedside manner". Explained clearly, listened attentively
Great listener and involved me in making the next decisions for my care. Virtual visit so much easier than driving and waiting for the appointment
Jeffrey know whats best for me I put my trust in him and the huntsman and the Uof U
Jeffrey Linton, PAC, took some time to explain my current status and the next steps in my treatment.
Awesome that he was cognizant of the fact we come from Wyoming and cared about the time it takes. Really appreciate it.
Jeff Linton was awesome. He listened to all my questions and concerns, was very helpful and understood my issues. It was a very easy process and visit! Very much appreciated his advice and understanding! Thank you Jeff!
Dr. Linton brings passionate care to the cancer journey. He is personal, amiable, encouraging, and committed to answering all questions. 100% recommend!
Jeff Linton was very helpful. He answered our questions, gave advice, and was very understanding of what I am going thru.
Jeff is great, as he always is
Really appreciated the time he took with us looking at the MRI. Such a difference from Tanner clinic.
Jeffrey Linton is personable, listens well and provides useful feedback to your questions.
Jeffrey treat me very professional courteous and friendly.
Jeffrey was amazing at getting right to the answers I had about my prostate procedure coming up. It could not be a better experience.
I never actually saw a physician. But PAC Linton was very knowledgeable and quite socially skilled.
Your health care people are good. Jeff is one of the best
Jeff is very responsible, always prepared, and answers all questions.
great explanations and answered my and my spouse's questions.
Very Friendly and kind took the time I needed to answer my questions
Jeff was outstanding, explaining all that I needed to know going forward
Helpful and caring
Friendly and helpful
Very knowledgeable, helpful, and articulate so we could understand the way ahead. I'm very grateful for his insight and expertise!
Jeffrey is extremely engaged in our conversations and decisions about my health and wellness . I really like his caring and concern. I highly recommend this practice. The entire staff is amazing!
Completely at ease with Jeffrey. He takes the time to explain thoroughly and actively listens to concerns and questions.
Jeff is awesome! Takes time when needed to explain and answer questions. Very pleased!
Jeff is friendly, professional and caring.
Very capable doctor, who really listened and shared with me the results of the tests that I had had. Very thorough and professional.
Mr. Linton is very kind and knowledgeable, didn't make us feel rushed at all. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing his expertise.
Failed to realize medication previously prescribed by Dr. O'Neil was compounding the issue. Otherwise treatment was excellent.
I can't say a bad word about Jeffrey Linton. He's very curtious and professional. He's very knowledgeable as well. My thanks and gratitude to the entire Urology dept at The Huntsman Cancer Institute!
Excellent info and understanding
He is awesome. Listens to my concerns and questions, and takes the time to answer them
I would highly recommend Dr. Linton to anyone seeking a caring and professional care giver.
Very helpful and understanding of my healing journey and insightful on informing of what I can expect in the next few weeks and months
Very competent
Jeffrey Linton PAC was awesome. He took time to explain things and answer questions.
Jeff is very good. I respect his judgment based on him explaining my diagnosis. Ilhe interacts very well with patients.
Very knowledgeable!!!
It was my first experience with Dr. Linton and I was very impresssed.
Very caring made feel comforable Made feel at ease.
He was able to explain the information in a way that I understood it.
Jeff was very personable and frank about my condition. He was very friendly and made sure I understood what was goin on with my body and what I could expect to occur in the future. He also talked about the various possibilities of what could happen but was very firm in the course that he truly expected to take place.
Very professional and caring. I felt like I was his only patient that day. He gave me all the time I needed to address my issues. Very good!
Jeff is great. We discuss my needs. Good communication
I was treated well and appreciated his care.
Made me feel very comfortable and listened not in a hurry!
I felt very comfortable with this very personable PAC. He did a great job and I look forward to our next appointment in 6 months. Outstanding young man.
Very knowledgeable, listened and answered each of my questions. This was my first time meeting Jeff. Very impressed.
Great!
Knew what he was talking about and provided useful options which have been accessed.
Outstanding physician, very pleasant to work with and very knowledgeable!! Highly recommended!!
Thorough but attentive. Explained things in a way that I would understand.
Dr Linton is the best Dr I have ever seen. Explained things very clearly and was very patient answering all of my questions. I would highly recommend him.
Very knowledgeable & willing to spend the time with patients
THANK YOU for your clear explanations and positive support for continuing healing.
Took his time to explain and show images of my scan.
Jeffrey was very professional and kind! He explained my results in a way that made sense to me and answered all of my questions directly. This was the first time I saw him and he was amazing!
I would have thought he was an MD very skilled and knowledgeable
He was excellent! Knowledgeable and caring.
Jeffrey Linton took the time to explain test results and treatment options. He also made sure I was in agreement with the plan he outlined.
Extraordinario. Gran profesional.
explaining all oppsions in detatl , even told me persentages to me ..very pleasent and perffesinal,,
Jeffrey is personable, listens well and makes good recommendations for next steps.
Very professional,answered all my questions
Very nice person
Very helpful. Knowledgeable, understanding, great empathy, helpful suggestions. Encouragement was real and felt genuine. Wiling to help in any way. Shared pertinent information and was willing to discuss and answer any questions or concerns. Gave update on progression of recovery and was positive about continued recovery with time. Thankyou
I believe he was the best PAC I have worked with in my experience with U Health. See my opening statement.
Very professional and knowledgeable. Provided me a great deal of his time to answer all of my questions in detail. I did not feel rushed, and he gave me the opportunity to ask any and all questions that I had. Im very thankful that I have the opportunity to receive his professional service and care. Thank you.
Answered my questions and explained everything
Was always professional and caring.
very professional and friendly...never seems like he wants to rush me out ....I really like him...give him an A+++++
He answered all my questions thoroughly and explained all options that I had very well.
It was great!
Very informed about my case and took time to answer my questions about my condition and situation.
He was very good. My visit was a followup from a blood test, which was good, so having a telehealth visit was great. I already knew the news was for my blood test, so it saved a trip to SLC. He also got my medication filled and my pharmacy, Got my blood test request scheduled at the U of U healthcare near me for the next 6 month check, and another teleheath visit for 6 months. He spent the time making sure I was doing well.
Jeff was great! He was very easy to talk to and explained the things I didnt understand in a very relatable way. He was very knowledgeable and has a great bedside manner
took the necessary time to help me fully understand my situation and next step. When he did not know the answer stated he would talk with the doctor and phone me back which he did. Very good job.
Jeffery was personable but professional. My impression was he is very knowledgeable. important to me is, I felt he cared.
Gentileza y profesionalismo
He was very considerate and good to go over everything with ne. He explained so much to us that we didn't know. He took plenty of time to explain my health concerns. He treated us as though he really did care about us . He is a very compassionate Person. So very glad to know him.
Jeffery Was very polite and very professional .
Enjoyed our visit
Please see my comments earlier. They tell it all. He was great.
Spent several minutes on the phone with him. Very thorough and patient.
He has been very helpful and informative
I saw Jeff Linton when I first started to come to Huntsman for prostate evaluation. He saw me again during this visit. He knew my case, the progress of my low-grade cancer, and gave excellent recommendations for continued treatment. Everyone who has evaluated and treated me between my visits with Jeff were equally thorough, kind, and knowledgeable. It was good to see Jeff again.
So many people were involved it's difficult to give a general evaluation.
Jeff was awesome. Answered all questions my daughter and I asked in detail and terms we understood!! Could not have been better!
Dr. Litton has been the best PAC Out of the many I've seen. He has a great way of treating you like a person and not a specimen. Which several other providers have
Doctor listened and took the time to answer questions. Very competent
Love these people! They worked a true miracle in saving my foot to amputation!! I'm so great full and blessed to be placed in their hands!!
Dr Jeff Linton is the best!!!
PA Jeffrey Linton was Top-notch so very thorough on explaining everything as to what was going on in my body that we were not aware of.
I can't say enough positive about Jeff Linton. He gave me a clear and in-depth look at the results of my MRI. He walked me through the alternatives, answered my questions, and gave me his recommendations. I felt that he gave me all the time I needed. He's terrific!
From the beginning I have been very impressed with my quality of care.
Same as before.
Awesome staff
Jeff was very supportive, helpful in suggesting other pertinent services, professional, and knowledgeable. A very good and positive experience and what I have come to expect from University healthcare.
Very knowledgeable
The physician assistant did a very good job explaining the lab results and suggesting the next course of care.
Over the last 3 years I have had semi annual appointments. I never see the same provider. Its hard to get connected to you folks
Jeff Linton-PA was very caring and reviewed my charts clear back to 2015 which I appreciated. It was a very good discussion.
My few remaining issues were thoroughly discussed.
Good
Talking to Jeff was like talking to a friend, his explanations were thorough and easy to understand.
Jeff Linton Is very thorough, a good communicator, conscientious, and trustworthy.
My care provider, Jeff Linton, has always shown genuine concern for my well being and is very good to work with.
Very good
Everyone excellent
Felt very comfortable
Jeff has been terrific since Dr. Dechet did my prostate surgery 15 years ago
This is the 3 year point after treatment, so just one of the follow-up visits - with not action needed.
I was happy with the time that the PA spent with me to answer all my questions and to explain possible solutions for the future.
Good interaction, good information provided - a pleasant and informative visit.
Mr. Linton (PA) Very easy to talk to and answered all my questions.
The Best
Huntsman is absolutely the best care I have ever recieved!
Still have not received a call back on blood work results.
everything was excellent
20 minutes late to video call
I would totally recommend Huntsman
good
Dr Linton spent a lot of time answering my questions. I didn't feel rushed to ask all my questions.