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Board Certification
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American Board of Surgery
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Patient Rating
4.9
/5
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142 reviews
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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
-Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
|---|---|
| Academic Divisions |
Surgical Oncology
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| Board Certification |
American Board of Surgery
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Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Poppe MM, Boucher K, Gaffney DK, Brownson KE, Smith G, Howell JN, Ticona FF, Kim J, Burt L, Cannon D, Kokeny (2025). NOVEMBER, A Phase 2 Trial of a 9-Day Course of Whole Breast Radiation Therapy With a Simultaneous Lumpectomy Boost for Early-Stage Breast Cancer. . International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics, 123(1), 141-149.
- Simon LH, Saviers-Steiger C, Dunston ER, Galyean P, Kimball ER, Mendez J, Zickmund SL, Hansen PA, Ulrich CM, LaStayo PC, Steinberg D, Noren CS, Finch A, Seckinger L, Braun E, Chipman J, Brownson KE, Oza S, Coletta A (2025). Feasibility and acceptability of the Comprehensive Oncology Rehabilitation and Exercise (CORE) clinical workflow algorithm in patients with newly diagnosed stage I-III breast cancer who undergo surgery as first-line treatment. Cancer, 131(9), e35798.
- Price MD, Rositch AF, Dedey F, Mali ME, Brownson KE, Nsaful J, Tounkara M, Price RR, Sutherland E (2024). Availability and Geographic Access to Hospital-Based Breast Cancer Diagnostic Services in Ghana. JCO global oncology, 10, e2300231.
- Nsaful J, Dedey F, Brownson KE, Laryea RY, Coleman N, Tetteh J, Sheriff MA, Clegg-Lamptey JN, Calys-Tagoe BN (2024). Knowledge of breast cancer among patients undergoing breast cancer treatment at a Tertiary Hospital in Ghana. Ecancermedicalscience, 18, 1808.
- Dedey F, Nsaful J, Brownson KE, Laryea RY, Coleman N, Tetteh J, Clegg-Lamptey JN, Calys-Tagoe BN (2024). Health-seeking behaviour of breast cancer patients receiving care at a tertiary institution in Ghana. Ecancermedicalscience, 18, 1756.
- Price MD, Mali ME, Dedey F, Dzefi-Tettey K, Li Y, Almeida C, Brownson KE, Price RR, Sutherland E (2024). Mammography and Breast Ultrasonography Services in Ghana, Availability, and Geographic Access. JCO global oncology, 10, e2400218.
- Vaklavas C, Matsen CB, Chu Z, Boucher KM, Scherer SD, Pathi S, Beck A, Brownson KE, Buys SS, Chittoria N, D'Astous E, Gulbahce HE, Henry NL, Kimani S, Porretta J, Rosenthal R, Ward J, Wei M, Welm BE, Welm A (2024). TOWARDS Study: Patient-Derived Xenograft Engraftment Predicts Poor Survival in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Triple-Negative Breast Cancer. JCO precision oncology, 8, e2300724.
- Calys-Tagoe BN, Brownson K, Nsaful J, Dedey F, Tetteh J, Coleman N, Laryea RY, Clegg-Lamptey J (2024). Satisfaction levels and associated influencing factors among inpatients and outpatients with breast cancer at a tertiary health facility in Ghana. Ghana medical journal, 58(1), 7-16.
- Schoenhals S, Mali ME, Sutherland EK, Sorenson J, Dedey F, Nellermoe J, Flores-Huidobro Martinez A, Tounkara MD, Price RR, Brownson K (2023). Geospatial availability of breast cancer treatment modalities and hypothetical access improvement in Ghana: A nationwide survey. PloS one, 18(9), e0291454.
- Covington MF, Hoffman JM, Morton KA, Buckway B, Boucher KM, Rosenthal RE, Porretta JM, Brownson KE, Matsen CB, Vaklavas C, Ward JH, Wei M, Buys SS, Chittoria N, Yakish ED, Archibald ZG, Burrell LD, Butterfield RI, Yap J (2023). Prospective Pilot Study of (18)F-Fluoroestradiol PET/CT in Patients With Invasive Lobular Carcinomas. AJR. American journal of roentgenology, 221(2), 228-239.
- Brownson KE, Flores-Huidobro Martinez A, Ganbayar J, Sorensen LM, Darelli-Anderson AM, Prathibha S, Hoven N, Nansalmaa E, Mahlow J, Pushkin B, Potter D, Tuttle T, Price R (2023). Development of an International Virtual Multidisciplinary Tumor Board for Breast Cancer in Mongolia. The Journal of surgical research, 295, 776-782.
- Neuberger K, McCrary H, Beckstrom J, Darelli-Anderson AM, Farrell TW, Brooke BS, Smith BK, Brownson K (2022). Improving healthcare transitions of surgical care through an interprofessional education elective. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 70(3), E11-E14.
- Moustafa M, Mali ME, Lopez-Verdugo F, Sanyang O, Nellermoe J, Price RR, Manortey S, Biritwum-Nyarko A, Ofei I, Sorensen J, Goldsmith A, Brownson KE, Kumah A, Sutherland (2021). Surveying and mapping breast cancer services in Ghana: a cross-sectional pilot study in the Eastern Region. BMJ open, 11(11), e051122.
- Lynch KA Jr, Brown RF, Steinhagen E, Jacobson DL, Malhotra N, Hendershot K, Brownson KE, Bialowas C, Abdou H, Smith BK, Miller (2021). Transition from trainee to educator in the operating room: A needs assessment and framework to support junior faculty. American journal of surgery, 223, 1112-1119.
- Sanyang O, Lopez-Verdugo F, Mali M, Moustafa M, Nellermoe J, Sorensen J, Bittaye M, Njie R, Singhateh Y, Sambou NA, Goldsmith A, Mohammed NI, Brownson KE, Price RR, Sutherland (2021). Geospatial analysis and impact of targeted development of breast cancer care in The Gambia: a cross-sectional study. BMC health services research, 21(1), 943.
- Brownson KE, Bertoni DM, Lannin DR, Cohen PJ, Pronovost M (2019). Granulomatous lobular mastitis-Another paradigm shift in treatment. The breast journal, 25(4), 790-791.
- Hsu C, Brahmandam A, Brownson KE, Huynh N, Reynolds J, Lee AI, Fares WH, Ochoa Chaar C (2019). Statin therapy associated with improved thrombus resolution in patients with deep vein thrombosis. Journal of vascular surgery. Venous and lymphatic disorders, 7(2), 169-175.e4.
- Salazar MC, Brownson KE, Nadzam GS, Duffy A, Roberts K (2018). Gallbladder Agenesis: A Case Report. The Yale journal of biology and medicine, 91(3), 237-241.
- Lang JE, Brownson K (2018). ASO Author Reflections: The Whole Transcriptome Landscape of Circulating Tumor Cells in Nonmetastatic Breast Cancer. Annals of surgical oncology, 25(Suppl 3), 646-647.
- Brownson KE, Brahmandam A, Huynh N, Reynolds J, Fares WH, Lee AI, Dardik A, Ochoa Chaar C (2017). Characteristics of provoked deep venous thrombosis in a tertiary care center. Journal of vascular surgery. Venous and lymphatic disorders, 5(4), 477-484.
- Bai H, Kuwahara G, Wang M, Brownson KE, Foster TR, Yamamoto K, Xing Y, Dardik (2016). Pretreatment of pericardial patches with antibiotics does not alter patch healing in vivo. Journal of vascular surgery, 63(4), 1063-73.
- Brahmandam AS, Brownson K, Skrip L, Parker T, Indes J, Sarac T, Dardik A, Chaar C (2016). Management of isolated calf vein thrombosis in cancer patients. Vascular, 24(1), 64-9.
- Shalaby SY, Foster TR, Hall MR, Brownson KE, Vasilas P, Federman DG, Mojibian HR, Dardik (2016). Systemic Inflammatory Disease and Its Association With Type II Endoleak and Late Interventions After Endovascular Aneurysm Repair. JAMA surgery, 151(2), 147-53.
- Assi R, Brownson KE, Hall MR, Kuwahara G, Vasilas P, Dardik (2015). Advanced age and disease predict lack of symptomatic improvement after endovascular iliac treatment in male veterans. The Yale journal of biology and medicine, 88(1), 85-91.
- Hall MR, Yamamoto K, Protack CD, Tsuneki M, Kuwahara G, Assi R, Brownson KE, Bai H, Madri JA, Dardik (2015). Temporal regulation of venous extracellular matrix components during arteriovenous fistula maturation. The journal of vascular access, 16(2), 93-106.
- Yamamoto K, Protack CD, Kuwahara G, Tsuneki M, Hashimoto T, Hall MR, Assi R, Brownson KE, Foster TR, Bai H, Wang M, Madri JA, Dardik (2015). Disturbed shear stress reduces Klf2 expression in arterial-venous fistulae in vivo. Physiological reports, 3(3),
- Mehta A, Baker TA, Shoup M, Brownson K, Amde S, Doren E, Shah S, Kuo P, Angelats J (2012). Biplanar flap reconstruction for pressure ulcers: experience in patients with immobility from chronic spinal cord injuries. Am J Surg, 203(3), 303-6; discussion 306-7.
- Farmer KW, Jones LC, Brownson KE, Khanuja HS, Hungerford MW (2010). Trochanteric bursitis after total hip arthroplasty: incidence and evaluation of response to treatment. J Arthroplasty, 25(2), 208-12.
- Callaci JJ, Himes R, Lauing K, Wezeman FH, Brownson K (2009). Binge alcohol-induced bone damage is accompanied by differential expression of bone remodeling-related genes in rat vertebral bone. Calcif Tissue Int, 84(6), 474-84.
- Wassif CA, Brownson KE, Sterner AL, Forlino A, Zerfas PM, Wilson WK, Starost MF, Porter FD (2007). HEM dysplasia and ichthyosis are likely laminopathies and not due to 3beta-hydroxysterol Delta14-reductase deficiency. Hum Mol Genet, 16(10), 1176-87.
Review
- Whitworth P, Vicini F, Valente SA, Brownson K, DuPree B, Kohli M, Lawson L, Shah (2022). Reducing rates of chronic breast cancer-related lymphedema with screening and early intervention: an update of recent data. Journal of cancer survivorship, 18(2), 344-351.
Conference Proceedings
- Yuan QQ, Xiao SX, Farouk O, Du YT, Sheybani F, Tan QT, Akbulut S, Cetin K, Alikhassi A, Yaghan RJ, Durur-Subasi I, Altintoprak F, Eom TI, Alper F, Hasbahceci M, Martínez-Ramos D, Oztekin PS, Kwong A, Pluguez-Turull CW, Brownson KE, Chandanwale S, Habibi M, Lan LY, Zhou R, Zeng XT, Bai J, Bai JW, Chen QR, Chen X, Zha XM, Dai WJ, Dai ZJ, Feng QY, Gao QJ, Gao RF, Han BS, Hou JX, Hou W, Liao HY, Luo H, Liu ZR, Lu JH, Luo B, Ma XP, Qian J, Qin JY, Wei W, Wei G, Xu LY, Xue HC, Yang HW, Yang WG, Zhang CJ, Zhang F, Zhang GX, Zhang SK, Zhang SQ, Zhang YQ, Zhang YP, Zhang SC, Zhao DW, Zheng XM, Zheng LW, Xu GR, Zhou WB, Wu G (2022). Management of granulomatous lobular mastitis: an international multidisciplinary consensus (2021 edition). Military Medical Research, 9(1), 20.
Abstract
- Whitworth P, Vicini F, Valente SA, Brownson KE, DuPree B, Kohli M, Lawson L, Shah C (2022). Reducing rates of chronic breast cancer-related lymphedema with screening and early intervention: an update of recent data. 45th Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.
Dr. Brownson is such an amazing Dr. she is so sweet, kind and caring. I appreciate her being so attentive and knowledgeable with my needs. I love you dear friend.
In my opinion you can not go wrong having her as your doctor
Dr Brownson is the BEST Dr. She is very honest and cares about her patients.
Dr. Brownson provides exceptional care, is extremely informative, and takes time to answer any and all questions. She is very compassionate and makes me feel as if I'm in the best possible hands. I implicitly trust her with my life.
Excellent care! Listened to my concerns and took the time to resolve the issues! She AMAZING and I am truly grateful to have her as my surgeon/provider! Quality care at it's BEST!!
Dr Brownson came in late and immediately launched into a discussion at a million miles a minute while she watched me take notes furiously. Only if I stopped her to answer a question did she stop. After 1/2 hour, she said she had to go see another patient. That was it - and she suggested scheduling a follow up zoom call on the 12th, which was later changed to the 19th. Her interpersonal doctor to patient skills were lacking. I don't doubt that she knew her subject matter, but it did not leave us feeling confident. Her overall explanation of my situation and treatment was curt, unsatisfactory and almost insulting. I learned very little about the actual aspects of surgery.
I will make an in office visit and she will be able to further evaluate.
Dr. Brownson was thorough and explained everything very clearly. I left feeling very confident of my decision and the care I would receive
Excellent
Dr Brownson was very patient and good about answering all of my questions.
Everyone involved was kind and thoughtful
Dr. Brownson and her staff are excellent.
You are very special and I'm glad you are caring for me thank you
Dr Brownson and Amy spent all the time needed to go through my concerns and questions- no rushing. She explained all test results and I was completely confident that I had everything I needed to make decisions and that I am lucky enough to have the best team caring for me through my cancer journey.
I am completely satisfied with her service.
I like that she listens and respects my opinions and answers my questions
She was articulate, easy to understand, caring and reassuring!
She seemed knowledgeable but a bit harried. Wanted to rush me through the process with any surgeon available and fix it later. I want to get things right the first time. Not a match for me.
Dr. Brownson is so knowledgeable and yet discussed my case at my level and pace. She took her time to clearly explain each test result, the pros and cons of next steps and to be sure that I understood. I am confident in Dr. Brownson and my treatment plan.
She is an excellent provider
Caring, competent, thorough, and very kind. One of the best doctors I've ever dealt with.
Sensitive and competent
She is knowledgable, kind, and amazing!
Dr Brownson is polite, kind, caring, professional and is well-informed in her field and able to explain it in a way that anyone can understand. Dr Brownson helps guide me and helps me feel comfortable about the decisions I make about my health. Thank you Dr Brownson for striving for excellence in your field so patients get the best care possible.
Polite and courteous
A doctor that cares, listens, follows up, very knowledgeable and kind.
Dr. Brownson is a wonderful surgeon and good communicator.
Dr. Brownson was very thorough, knowledgeable and explained everything in a way that my husband and I could understand. Dr. Brownson was very thorough when describing what will take place as far as Surgery and aftercare. Dr. Brownson explained what all the different testing meant and how it would affect the treatment I would receive.
Dr. Brownson is an exceptional MD, she is caring and all about the patient. My sister is very lucky to have her and her care team on her side.
My Dr seems to genuinely care and remembers me as an individual, things about me. I feel like my care is important to her as much as it is to me. I would not require those things of a provider, but they stand out with her. I trust her.
Dr Brownson was very thorough, and explained everything. She and the nurse prior to her were great about my concerns
Good
Dr. Brownson is not only an excellent surgeon, but a caring one. She's been really fundamental to my journey of healing from breast cancer. From the first time I met her to my surgery and after care I have always had the utmost confidence in her ability to provide me with the best of care. I can't say enough good things about her and her willingness to take the time to address all of my concerns, even the trivial ones.
She was wonderful
Dr Brownson has been a very caring and compassionate doctor. Cancer is not an easy word to hear about yourself. I had a lot of trust and faith in her from my first visit. She spent a lot of time explaining exactly what kind of cancer I had and the best way to treat it.
She is extremely professional and yet very personable. She clearly explains procedures and what is required. I appreciate her and trust her.
Dr. Brownson and her assistant treated me very well.
Dr Brownson is a kind and caring doctor. She explains everything thoroughly and answers any questions that you may have. I highly recommend Dr Brownson.
Grateful she is my doctor. She is considerate and thorough.
Very sweet explaining things so we could understand
Amazing!!! Met with me for a long time and went over EVERYTHING- she is a rockstar and so knowledgeable Feel like I am in suburb hands and care.
I am so pleased to have Dr. Brownson as my provider. She has been outstanding at hearing me and supporting my indiovidal and unique needs.
Pictures were drawn and provided to fully explain the cancer, location of the cancer and the surgery procedures.
Dr. Brownson is one of the best doctors you have. Please don't lose her.
Yes questions and concerns were recognized and addressed clearly
Dr. Brownson and her nurse are great. She is such an excellent teacher and it was obvious that she truly wanted what was best for me and I wasn't just a number but a person. Thanks Dr. Brownson!!
Dr. Brownson was very familiar with my medical history, including several new issues since my last appointment six months ago. She explained & included me in discussions concerning my status & treatments. I appreciated that she was so familiar with my health & spent time making sure we were taking appropriate steps on all fronts. I was treated respectfully & my concerns were addressed without talking down to me or dismissing my concerns. She was attentive & involved. I'm very impressed.
Dr Bronson explained everything very clearly in a way my husband and I could understand. She not only explained our options, but genuinely listened to our questions and concerns and addressed each one by one. I felt at ease with our plan after our discussion.
Dr. Brownson, listens to all concerns, very efficient, I trust her, she is amazing!!
she was very understanding and informative
Dr. Brownson is an expert in her field and she is a clear communicator. In such a difficult and scary medical experience, I am very grateful to have such an incredible and thoughtful doctor leading my care plan.
The best Dr. I have ever had.
Dr Brownson exceeds all expectations. Knowledgeable, empathetic, explains well
Pathology report is very sensitive and important. Dr B was 100% on helping us understand the whole report. She's the best.
Dr. Brownson was excellent. She phoned me to talk one on one about an outcome of my surgery a week before my scheduled post-op appointment. She gave me support and suggested a path forward. After explaining options with me and with my consent she moved forward to make referrals and arrangements for my further care, She is very thoughtful, thorough and positive.
The doctor was kind and very informative. Took her time and addressed my concerns.
I really like the way she listens and everything else
Very caring and informative.
Dr. Brownson was very concerned about my disease, and was very knowledgeable about other treatments I asked about. She was personable, and answered my questions. I was just frustrated about the U not offering other treatment options though, or perhaps they were not suitable for me.
Excellent
Dr Brownson is very thorough and explains things in an easy to understand way
She was very nice to me and my husband, she was very knowledgeable and I feel comfortable letting her take care of me.
She is wonderful. I feel so fortunate she is my doctor
Met with the PA, nurse, and Dr Brownson. All very kind and professional
Dr. Bronson was kind and clarified the issues with my situation. She was careful and detailed.
She is wonderful.
Even though I have an MS in science and work with bodies, there were terms she used that she did not explain. As a teacher, I always break down/define terms I think my audience might not know. This did not happen. She was open to listening to my needs and answering my questions.
We had a very good experience with Dr. Brownson. She seems to really care about her patients.
No complaint's it was a good apointment
Wonderful as always!! Sincerely caring and really listens and wants the best for you.
Dr. Brownson is thorough and kindoh, and extremely intelligent!
Very professional and personable!!!
She is amazing and truly acts like she cares. She took time to exam me and listened to all I had to say.
Dr. Brownson is fantastic! She is brilliant, knowledgeable, sensitive, and kind. She is a doctor who truly cares about her patients and will go out of her way to help them. How grateful I am to have had her as my surgeon!
I would recommend Dr Brownson to anyone needing a good Dr who will listen to their concerns and be their advocate.
Wonderful, caring and kind person as well as an excellent surgeon.
Dr Brownson is kind and professional. She cares about me, as a person and a patient. Thank you for listening to my concerns about my care, and for giving me all the needed information to help guide my decisions. Thank you for respecting the decisions I make about my care.
Simply amazing and thorough. Compassionate and understanding.
Dr. Brownson has such an encouraging manner. She makes me feel confident about my upcoming surgery.
Doctor Brownson is very good. She took time to explain my situation and the options available to me. I appreciated her straightforward approach, her thoroughness, and I felt confident in her ability as a surgeon.
I felt seen and heard and cared about. Dr Brownson took her time explaining everything that she recommended for my treatment plan and then listened to our thoughts and questions.
She was kind and caring. Clearly covered details and options. I feel lucky to have her as my doctor.
She is so awesome, takes the time to explain things and listens to you, she really cares!!
Dr. Brownson is compassionate, caring and all around excellent!
Love her! I cannot say enough good about her! She is amazing all around!
No words can express this wonderful doctor. She is absolutely a blessing
Very professional but I felt just a little bit rushed. Would have liked a little more time one on one
Dr. Brownson came highly recommended from my personal physician who is not a U of U doctor. Great care and concern. Followed my progress for 2 years after my surgery and chemotherapy. A lovely person.
I am ever so grateful to you and for you.
Dr Brownson explained everything and took the time to listen to my concerns and questions. I feel so lucky to have the kind of care offered at the U and Huntsman available.
Dr. Brownson took all the time necessary to discuss the findings, and surgical options and set me at ease regarding my health concerns.
Dr Brownson is a talented empathetic and very detail oriented doctor I couldnt ask for more
Dr. Brownson is really great doctor/person. She takes time to listen to your questions/concerns. She is also very respectful.
Dr. Brownson is kind and caring. I never feel rushed during my visit
Dr Brownson is outstanding- highly professional, knowledgeable, empathetic and she inspires confidence with her proposed treatment plans.
Dr. Brownson is the best.
great Dr Brownson and staff
When I had a bad experience with my IV during surgery she gave me a letter so I could show other doctors that I am having surgery with that I need special IV needs. She went above and beyond her normal duties to help me in my future.
Dr. Brownson was wonderful in providing me with test results and their meaning, information on how it affects my future treatment, and the alternative treatment paths including their risks and benefits. She answered all of my questions and concerns in understandable terms and with respect. I felt very comfortable and confident in the treatment plans we agreed upon. I know I am getting the best possible care and would highly recommend Dr. Brownson.
I absolutely think Dr. Brownson is fantastic.
Her explanation was clear. We talked about possible surgeries but not in detail.
I was asked if I was agreeable to do all of the tests recommended, which I was. We haven't reached the point of conversation about proposed treatment and my opinion of that.
I was informed at this appointment that after being told my breast cancer was taken all out and was very small and they got all the margins and I should take medication every day for 5 years I was told at this appointment that I should have a double mastectomy! Surprise to me, since no one had mentioned this to me before as a possibility plus this was the case because of the gene I have. Crazy
I was very satisfied with my visit w/staff, especially DR. Brownson. She is personable, caring, & at times funny, plus she did my breast surgery & got me through it, plus gave my family hope that all may be well. She is definitely a role model for future PAs, etc.
Had done some reading on my own and was reinforced by Dr. Bronson and friend
She was very open and honest in answering questions and concerns I may have had. And also respecting my comments and wishes
Dr. Brownson was wonderful, she took her time explaining everything with me and my husband. Honestly we were very impressed. I have confidence that she will do a great job with my on going care.
I highly recommend Dr. Brownson to anyone with a breast cancer diagnosis, which requires surgery. She is extremely knowledgeable, a brilliant surgeon and treats me with the utmost respect and kindness. She explains everything very well and is very patient and takes the time with me needed to ensure I leave with a true understanding of my circumstances. I am so grateful to have her as my Doctor.
I have total confidence in her care.
She is very thorough and makes sure you understand what would and wouldn't work with your individual situation
Dr. Brownson is personable, thorough and amazing! She always goes out of her way to provide the best care possible.
Dr. Brownson consistently gives thorough examination, speaks to me in a manner easy to understand, an appears to be caring and interested in my health.
Dr. Brownson is marvelous.
Excellent attention to smallest details.
Amazing
Very kind and knowledgeable. Told me what to expect and explained in detail. If I had questions on anything, she would stop and made sure I understood .
Great doctor and so considerate and detailed in her explanation.
Actually she rates an excellent ++
I like her.
I'm honestly thankful for Dr. Brownson, she's very concerned about my health and she cares a great deal. Love her professionalism and I do appreciate the fact that she is really knowledgeable:)
I feel veey Fortunate to be under Dr. Browson's care for the surgery ahead of me.
She's the best soulful Doctor your Hospital has! She's down to earth, kind & non-judgemental. She's just herself, shares her personality & her feelings--it's fantastic! Unlike most of my medical experiences (I have significant heart problems) I feel like she actually hears me & understands my perspective as well as my multiple health problems. She may be the most loving & powerful doctor I've seen, ever! I wish every doctor was more like her. I wish every breast cancer patient could be under her care. I know because I initially had a different breast cancer Doctor & that Doctor (Sorry, it's Rosenthal) lacked every positive trait Dr. Bronson has. If I hadn't have found Dr. Brownson, I would not be doing as well as I am today with my breast cancer. I'm beginning year three, & my last two mammograms were cancer free! Give her a bonus!
She is the most compassionate and kind Doctor during my cancer treatment. She makes you feel as you are the most important person in the exam room! My favorite Doctor of all time!!
Dr. Brownson is the best doctor I could have imagined as I navigated my cancer experience. She listens closely to what I say, and asks questions that are relevant for my experience. I feel extremely comfortable talking to her and asking questions about all aspects of my care and my experience of my cancer journey. She is so caring and knowledgeable that I feel in excellent hands with my cancer care. Honestly, she is the best!
Kirstyn Brownson is empathetic, smart, included me in all the decision making and just an overall really nice and very capable doctor.
I am greatly impressed with Dr. Brownson's surgical and people skills. She is easy to talk to, very thorough, and responds quickly on myChart to any questions.
I felt she was very thorough & that she added to the knowledge of the doctor in training who accompanied her.
Kind and very compassionate
Dr. Brownson is one of the best doctors I've ever had. She listens and explains everything in layman's terms. She is also very caring and compassionate.. a rarity these days.
Dr. Brownsen does an excellent job of listening to my questions and explaining her answers in terms that a non-medical person can understand. My husband commented that she seems to think of our questions before we even get to them.
Dr Brownson is an amazing Doctor. She explains everything in a very understandable way. She does not rush, she answers all questions.
Dr.Brownson is FANTASTIC!!
Excelencia en todo
The entire care team- student, chief resident, and attending were wonderful- explained everything clearly in an empathetic and kind way. Thorough and thoughtful. It was truly one of the best physician experiences I have had. Thank you!!
Very much appreciate how the Dr has listened to my wishes and helped me through this
I don't feel that what I think is taken into account. She's the expert.
She is a very caring and intelligent individual. I felt like the treatment she offered me was no different than as if it was her own mother. she was very kind and willing to give me the best care possible. She was very interested helping me get the car I needed. And very thoughtful as to my needs. I love her.
I really felt that she cared alot, she explained everything in a way that you could understand, she listens to your concerns, and answers any questions you have, I really feel well taken care of, would def recommend her to family and friends..
Extremely professional, exuded confidence, extremely knowledgeable and confident and took charge of the situation and made me feel very comfortable that she was the quarterback of our team and were going to take care of this!!! Love her.surgery day was great, shes a fabulous surgeon, doctor and a huge asset to Huntsman
I explained everything in my previous answer. Her surgical skills are wonderful. Her listening skills got better over time. In the beginning, I did not feel heard at all. I was able to express this to her, and she did make an effort to listen and include me in decision making. There seemed to be a number of missteps along the way with such things as fitting me for a support bra (this never happened), when I got the flu, I didn't know whom to talk to about drug interactions, waiting for an explanation of results, etc.
She was great!
Best ever.
She explained things very clearly and completely. We came planning for her to be our second opinion and left planning for her to be my surgeon.
I absolutely love her! She is very knowledgeable, friendly and professional. I felt totally at ease with her and her staff. She was so personable and made me feel comfortable in discussing any and all issues. I was also very impressed that she is willing and eager to research my recent history of mammograms etc. so she can review all information before proceeding..
I absolutely love her!!! She is very knowledgeable, professional, personal and caring. I have felt great working with her from my very first appointment.
Dr. Brownson explains everything in detail and engages the patient and attending family in language that everyone can comprehend.
I was so impressed with her kindness and empathy. This is a scary situation with a lot of unknowns. She made me feel more at ease. She was so thorough. I feel like I have a better understanding of my cancer and how I can move forward with treatment. I trust that she will work with me to provide the best option for me.
Excellent care provided by Dr Brownson
Muy buena doctora y persona te atiende de manera que te hace sentir como familia te explica las cosas bien y te da mucho ánimo para salir adelante muy buena doctora junto con todo su equipo de trabajo agradezco en poner mi salud en su manos muchas muchas gracias kirstyn E brownson md
Put me at ease right away and was willing to take all the time I needed to explain
Dr Brownson and her team are absolutely amazing.
She is courteous & respectful; is thorough & efficient; takes the time to listen to concerns; provides great explanations; and cares about her patients.
Good
A brilliant surgeon, thoughtful, warm, above all, skilled. Exactly the person you want when you have breast cancer.
Excellent!
Patient with all my questions. Dr. Brownson made me feel very comfortable and confident in her ability as a breast surgeon and physician. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of treatment at Huntsman Cancer Institute.
Can't describe in words how great Dr. Bronson is as my provider.
Dr. Brownson is compassionate, caring, listens intently, spends as much time as needed and is extremely competent.
Highly recommend her!
She is very concerned about her patients and is always looking for ways to help them achieve good outcomes.
Dr Brownson was Awesome!! She covered all my question and my cancer information.
My surgeon was completely amazing at explaining the disease process and plans for diagnosis and treatment. I couldn't have asked for a better experience.
Dr. Brownson is so patient and kind. She always takes time to explain things to me and she listens well. I feel she is doing her best to help me.
Dr. Brownson is very caring and patient.
Dr. Brownson was very thorough and very informative! She took her time to ensure we understood and continually made sure we didn't have questions. She gave us options and pros/cons of each.
my physician and resident gave great care throughout the procedure. I was upset that an assistant was not present on the room to help the physician and run for more supplies when need. The Dr. had to take off sterile gloves 3 times to go out of the room for supplies for the procedure. I had concerns that the procedure was done in an exam room and not a procedure room. Had this been the case the dr would not have had to leave the room during the procedure to get supplies. Very unsatisfactory staffing assisting.
Dr. Brownson is an excellent doctor. She is very personable and I really like her a lot. She explains things thoroughly and seems to really care about her patients.
Dr. Brownson is the epitome of kindness, transparency, and professionalism.
I love coming to see Dr Brownson. She is always so attentive and takes her time during each appointment which I appreciate. I get to ask all my questions, and leave relieved.
Dr. Brownson is WONDERUL, I love her and all of the staff. She is very caring and understanding as is all of the staff in the clinic etc.
Attentive and kind
Dr. Brownson had me go for imaging and was there to talk to me afterwards. The imaging doctor was excellent as well.
Good job of explaining complex information in an understandable format.
Dr. Brownson is always so warm and caring. She answers all of our questions and truly cares about her patients. If she doesn't know an answer to some we bring up, she researches it and gets back to us the same day.
I appreciate that I never feel rushed during my appointment and the examinations are thorough. Always greeted with a smile.
Very informative, kind and empathetic
Dr. Brownson was incredible and talked through every option I had with me. She spent so much time throughly explaining everything I needed to know and answered all my questions honestly and thoughtfully. I immediately felt so incredibly grateful she is on my health team. She is caring, kind and compassionate. I felt so heard and cared for, one of the best doctors experiences I've ever had.
She is very nice and take much care of me. I highly appreciate.
I felt completely at ease with her. I felt like she really cared about me. Best hug I ever got from a doctor!
Very caring and thorough. I like her very much.
Dr Brownson is very dedicated to helping her patients. She explains all the options and benefits of any choices you are given.
Dr. Brownson was thoroughly prepared for our meeting. She articulately summarized where we are In regards to my health. She listened to and validated all of my concerns, and provided meaningful clarifications. I feel very confident that she has my best interest in mind and gives me helpful information. Although she treats me as an entire person and supports my need for proceeding at my own comfort level.
Dr Brownson is warm and caring and she makes sure to explain everything I need to know.
Dr. Brownson was attentive and knowledgeable throughout my consultation visit. I trust her to provide me with excellent treatment going forward as my initial surgery was a complete success.
I was most fortunate to have seen Dr Kirstyn Brownson! She was extremely thorough, knowledgeable and compassionate in my diagnostic!
I can never express the gratitude I have for her gracious and competent care. Thank you
She's truly a blessing
very please with Dr. Brownson
Dr Brownson is a fantastic doctor who made me feel very comfortable
Dr. Brownson is a very kind & personable doctor. She is so very knowledgeable about breast cancer.
Dr. Brownson is truly one of the best, kindest, most knowledge, physicians I have ever met! I feel completely cared for and trust her fully. The Mayo Clinic of Utah services Huntsman and Dr. Brownson provide are true treasures.
Very friendly
She is a wonderful oncologist. I had breast cancer And she explained everything I needed to do very well. Love how she is an attentive and respectful To her patients. Will recommend her to others.
Dr. Brownson does an excellent job explaining not only the disease process but also specifics on treatment routes based on diagnosis.
I am so appreciative of Dr. Brownson. She is very personable and thoroughly explains everything in a way that's easy to understand. She is an excellent surgeon. I am so grateful to her and the wonderful care she has provided during this journey.
Dr. Brownson was very compassionate and gave me detailed information. She also answered any question I had at the time and didn't make me feel rushed.
I had no idea what to expect with a virtual appointment. Dr. Brownson took her time and explained in great detail what my diagnosis was and treatment options. It was a very good initial visit for getting information and talking about upcoming treatment.
She is a very conscientious professional with excellent medical skills that can be trusted
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From my first meeting with Dr. Brownson, I believed that I would receive excellent care. That proved to be true as I moved through months of consultations, tests, and several OR procedures. I wholeheartedly recommend her and the team to others seeking exceptional breast cancer care. Both surgical outcomes exceeded my expectations. Dr. Brownson's expertise, confidence, and willingness to answer questions, served to minimize my stress through this scary journey. I cannot imagine a better choice.
Dr. Brownson has treated me for cancer for the past two years. She has encouraged me with knowledge, care and compassion during this difficult time.
Dr Brownson showed a great professionalism, knowledge, patience, and wonderful human soul. After meeting her, hearing her explanations, and asking her questions I feel more confident of my future and definitely confident that I am in good hands.
She is absolutely the best. She makes sure I understand everything and includes me in decision-making regarding my healthy. She cares!
After having been diagnosed with breast cancer, I was already scared for what lay ahead. I new I needed to find a breast surgeon and when I met Dr. Brownson I was so thrilled to find that she is comforting, knowledgeable, thorough, answered all of my questions, and is also a doctor that just doesn't mess around. She had a plan for getting rid of my cancer and she did a fantastic job. Literally, put my life in her hands, and I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for a surgeon. she is INCREDIBLE!!
I feel that I made the correct choice when I selected Dr. Brownson as my surgeon. She is thorough, knowledgeable and personable.
Dr. Brownson was friendly and informative. We had a couple of chuckles! I feel lucky that I got her as a surgeon. And she had a cool pair of shoes on when I was there!
Superb, outstanding, spectacular care
Would highly recommend
I really like Dr. Brownson. She is nice and caring and explains things very well
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Dr. Brownson is the best. knowledgeable, thorough and patient.
Good
l love Dr Brownson !
She is very interested in making sure you understand exactly what your diagnosis is, what your options for treatment are and what she recommends. She also allows you to express your concerns and will respect your decisions in what options you may choose for your care.She is a very good surgeon! I totally trust her and would recommend her to others!
I really like her and have a lot of confidence in having her do my surgery.
I already did in the previous place.
Very nice person.
She is literally the best! I highly Recommend Dr. Brownson!
Dr.Brownson is so kind and very knowledgeable. I felt like she would take care of all aspects of my care, whatever it was. In such a time of stress kindness is so appreciated. Thank you
Dr. Brownson was not only one of the most knowledgeable people I have ever met, but kind, considerate, compassionate, caring, patient, all of the things you hope for your loved ones...she gave me! I almost cried after our first consultation, I felt so overwhelmed. She is the creme de la creme!!
In the midst of my storm during our appt she was genuinely there to help me get the best care and procedures needed to make an informed decision. She explained my situation as clearly as I could understand and truly, in my opinion , cares about me as a person and wants the best for my health. So happy I found her!
Dr Brownson is skilled in her trade and cares that the outcome of care under her direction is appropriate, effective and understood.
I was very very pleased with Dr. Brownson's care when I had breast surgery. She is very personable and nice. She answered all my questions and gave me advice. I would recommend her to any one I know.
She is amazing. Spent time with me and explained things so that I understood.
She is so positive, and inspires confidence. She truly cares about your concerns, and answers questions . She is quick to refer you to the proper care team for any concerns you have. I have total confidence in Dr Brownson.
Dr Brownson was thorough. I had many questions and did not feel rushed. Wonderful bedside manner too
Dr. Brownson is absolutely the best! She takes time to listen to me, answers all my questions, explains everything in detail so that I can make informed decisions. Dr. Brownson deserves 100 stars not just 10!
Dr. Brownson was very caring. She readily listened to my concerns and was able to give me her recommendations. It was also very helpful that she was able to discuss my concern for a second procedure with a team. I feel that Dr. Brownson always had the best interest for my health as her priority.
Very knowledgeable and compasionate
She provided very thorough and clear info respectfully of my test results, diagnosis, and potential treatments. She spent the time in exam, review, and explanations that left me feeling very comfortable and confident in my next steps.
Very thorough and personal
She's very nice and really knows what she's doing. On a scale of 1 to 10, I'd give her an 11.
Dr. Brownson is very personable and professional. I highly recommend her.
Dr. Brownson's kindness, clear communication and expertise made all the difference in my life during my cancer treatment. I can't thank her and her staff enough for the care they gave me.
Very kind and caring. Listens to all your concerns and addresses each and every one. I would recommend her
She is knowledgeable, caring and professional.
Dr Brownson was very through.
Dr Brownson is wonderful: interested, knowledgeable, sympathic
Dr Brownson is thorough and extremely thoughtful. She takes the necessary time to explain things ask questions and ensure I am comfortable with my care. I never have felt she is rushed.
At first Dr Brownson wanted to do a lumpectomy while I wanted to a mastectomy, it took a while to come to an agreement, but she finally agreed to my wishes. I understand she feels it may be better for me to have the lesser surgery, but I have my reasons.
Doctor Brownson is heaven sent
Dr. Brownson went over my history and current health to make sure she understood my health and concerns and then went into details her plans going forward.