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Kirstyn E. Brownson
( out of 142 reviews )

Kirstyn E. Brownson, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Huntsman Cancer Institute - Cancer Hospital North

2K, Gynecology and Mammography
1950 Circle of Hope
Salt Lake City , UT 84112

Sugar House Health Center

1280 E. Stringham Avenue
Salt Lake City , UT 84106
  • Kirstyn E. Brownson, MD, is a fellowship-trained surgical breast oncologist at the University of Utah, Huntsman Cancer Institute. She is a board-certified general surgeon and an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery specializing in the surgical management of benign and malignant diseases of the breast.

    After graduating Summa Cum Laude with Highest Departmental Honors with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Butler University, her experiences as an AmeriCorps Volunteer In Service to America (VISTA) solidified her career path in medicine. Dr. Brownson completed a post-baccalaureate premedical program at Johns Hopkins University and two years of basic science research at the National Institutes of Health prior to medical school matriculation. She received her MD with Honors in Research from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and then completed a rigorous residency in general surgery at Yale where she was named Research Resident of the Year. She completed fellowship training in surgical breast oncology at the University of Southern California and is experienced with advanced surgical techniques such as oncoplastic surgery, extreme oncoplastic surgery, skin and nipple sparing mastectomies, and targeted axillary dissection. She is passionate about providing her patients with the best evidence-based, patient-focused care.

    Dr. Brownson’s work has been presented at national and regional meetings. She maintains active membership in prestigious national organizations including the American College of Surgeons, American Society of Breast Surgeons, and Society of Surgical Oncology.

    Board Certification

    American Board of Surgery

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 142 reviews )

    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

    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.

    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    She is amazing. Spent time with me and explained things so that I understood.

    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    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.

    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    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.

    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    She is literally the best! I highly Recommend Dr. Brownson!

    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    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

    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    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!!

    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    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!

    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Brownson is skilled in her trade and cares that the outcome of care under her direction is appropriate, effective and understood.

    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    In my opinion you can not go wrong having her as your doctor

  • Kirstyn E. Brownson, MD, is a fellowship-trained surgical breast oncologist at the University of Utah, Huntsman Cancer Institute. She is a board-certified general surgeon and an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery specializing in the surgical management of benign and malignant diseases of the breast.

    After graduating Summa Cum Laude with Highest Departmental Honors with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Butler University, her experiences as an AmeriCorps Volunteer In Service to America (VISTA) solidified her career path in medicine. Dr. Brownson completed a post-baccalaureate premedical program at Johns Hopkins University and two years of basic science research at the National Institutes of Health prior to medical school matriculation. She received her MD with Honors in Research from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and then completed a rigorous residency in general surgery at Yale where she was named Research Resident of the Year. She completed fellowship training in surgical breast oncology at the University of Southern California and is experienced with advanced surgical techniques such as oncoplastic surgery, extreme oncoplastic surgery, skin and nipple sparing mastectomies, and targeted axillary dissection. She is passionate about providing her patients with the best evidence-based, patient-focused care.

    Dr. Brownson’s work has been presented at national and regional meetings. She maintains active membership in prestigious national organizations including the American College of Surgeons, American Society of Breast Surgeons, and Society of Surgical Oncology.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Surgery -Assistant Professor (Clinical)
    Academic Divisions Surgical Oncology
    Board Certification
    American Board of Surgery

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. 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. (Read full publication)
    2. 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. (Read full publication)
    3. 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. (Read full publication)
    4. 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. (Read full publication)
    5. 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. (Read full publication)
    6. 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. (Read full publication)
    7. 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. (Read full publication)
    8. 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. (Read full publication)
    9. 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. (Read full publication)
    10. 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. (Read full publication)
    11. 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. (Read full publication)
    12. 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. (Read full publication)
    13. 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. (Read full publication)
    14. 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. (Read full publication)
    15. 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), (Read full publication)
    16. 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. (Read full publication)
    17. 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. (Read full publication)
    18. 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. (Read full publication)
    19. 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. (Read full publication)
    20. 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. (Read full publication)
    21. 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. (Read full publication)
    22. 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. (Read full publication)
    23. 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. (Read full publication)
    24. 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. (Read full publication)
    25. 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. (Read full publication)
    26. 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. (Read full publication)
    27. 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. (Read full publication)
    28. 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. (Read full publication)
    29. 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. (Read full publication)
    30. 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. (Read full publication)

    Review

    1. 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. (Read full publication)

    Conference Proceedings

    1. 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. (Read full publication)

    Abstract

    1. 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.