Kristin M. Hueftle
( out of 189 reviews )

Kristin M. Hueftle, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

  • Geriatric Care Clinic

    801-581-2628

  • Dr. Hueftle is an assistant professor in the Division of Geriatrics at the University of Utah. Dr. Hueftle received her M.D. from Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, NE. She then completed her residency in internal medicine followed by fellowship training in geriatrics at the University of Utah. She received her nursing home medical director certification through the Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine.

    Dr. Hueftle serves as medical director at the William E Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home, where she oversees both post-acute and long-term care in the skilled nursing home setting. Dr. Hueftle's current clinical practice is in the University of Utah Geriatric Clinic located in the Madsen Health Center. She provides primary care for the geriatric population using a multidisciplinary team-based approach. She also performs comprehensive evaluations focusing on a variety of common geriatric syndromes such as cognitive impairment, frailty, and polypharmacy.

    Dr. Hueftle is board-certified in internal medicine and geriatric medicine. She is a member of the American Geriatrics Society, the Utah Geriatrics Society, the American College of Physicians, and the Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine.

    Specialties

    • General Internal Medicine
    • Geriatrics

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Internal Medicine - Primary
    Academic Divisions Geriatrics

    Patient Rating

    4.8 /5
    ( out of 189 reviews )

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    February 18, 2023

    Dr. Hueftle is attentive and knowledgeable.

    February 03, 2023

    I was very happy to be able to see Dr Hueftle so soon since shes only in her office on Wednesdays only and shes empathetic and caring.

    February 03, 2023

    Dr. Hueftle is a caring doctor. She listen to me and she explains things very well. I like her and her staff.

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  • Dr. Hueftle is an assistant professor in the Division of Geriatrics at the University of Utah. Dr. Hueftle received her M.D. from Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, NE. She then completed her residency in internal medicine followed by fellowship training in geriatrics at the University of Utah. She received her nursing home medical director certification through the Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine.

    Dr. Hueftle serves as medical director at the William E Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home, where she oversees both post-acute and long-term care in the skilled nursing home setting. Dr. Hueftle's current clinical practice is in the University of Utah Geriatric Clinic located in the Madsen Health Center. She provides primary care for the geriatric population using a multidisciplinary team-based approach. She also performs comprehensive evaluations focusing on a variety of common geriatric syndromes such as cognitive impairment, frailty, and polypharmacy.

    Dr. Hueftle is board-certified in internal medicine and geriatric medicine. She is a member of the American Geriatrics Society, the Utah Geriatrics Society, the American College of Physicians, and the Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Internal Medicine -Primary
    Academic Divisions Geriatrics

    Research interests

    • Geriatric Oncology
    • COVID-19
    • Long-Term Care
    • Faint, Fall, & Frailty

    Education history

    Fellowship Geriatric Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Fellow
    Internal Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
    Internship Internal Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Intern
    Medicine - Creighton University School of Medicine M.D.
    Undergraduate Cell Biology and Neuroscience, Biomedical Sciences option - Montana State University B.S.