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Matthew Gumbleton
( out of 66 reviews )

Matthew Gumbleton, MD, PhD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Huntsman Cancer Institute - Cancer Hospital South

Clinic 1A, Thoracic
1950 Circle of Hope
Salt Lake City , UT 84112

Specialties

Board Certification

National Board of Medical Examiners
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)

Patient Rating

4.9 /5
( out of 66 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.


2026-03-26
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Saving lives every day...

2026-03-19
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

He was very respectful and kind. He encouraged and answered all questions along with a detailed plan moving forward. His open and calm demeanor helped me understand and feel part of the plan. Thank you!

2026-03-16
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I believe he genuinely cares about me getting the best care I can get for my cancer. From a prognosis not good to now being cured makes me think he knows what he is doing.

2026-03-07
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Gumbleton listens to and is very thorough. He answers all of your questions, so that you understand.

2026-03-06
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Would recommend to everyone! Great doctor!!!!

2026-02-21
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Very comfortable with Dr Gumbleton and helped me on my decisions and carefully explains things.

2026-02-13
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I'd have to be a mind reader to know what the Dr. thinks about my cancer...

2026-02-13
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

He explained everything and showed great caring. He and his team were exactly what I wanted and needed.

2026-01-15
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Great sense of humor and creative in thinking.

2026-01-12
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Easy to talk to.

2025-12-14
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Like the way Dr. Gumbleton explained my test results and answered all the questions I had. Very caring.

2025-12-12
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Gumbleton and his associate were extremely helpful and caring. I would certainly recommend them to anyone seeking treatment or having questions.

2025-11-08
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Gumbleton earns exceptional trust through expertise, intelligence, and patient-centered care. He thoughtfully evaluates treatment scenarios to recommend optimal options. He listens intently, communicates honestly and directly, and explains complex information clearly'pausing to confirm understanding. Dr. Gumbleton is highly recommended.

2025-10-18
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Even though Dr Gumbelton became my primary physician on 2025 he has had a hand in my treatment at the Huntsman since 2021. I am fortunate he has my medical back.

2025-10-11
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I really get along with Dr Gumbleton and it makes me feel at ease.

2025-10-10
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

So very caring and professional he explains everything and even brings a smile to my face. I couldn't ask for a better person and staff to handle my care

2025-10-03
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

A Great Oncologist!

2025-09-04
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I thought he was a great doctor. Very thorough and explained everything so I could understand.

2025-08-29
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Great

2025-08-16
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

What can I say? The Dr. aggressive approach saved my life.

2025-08-15
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Immediately put my daughter and at ease . Answered all questions. I feel confident in going forward

2025-07-18
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Is very caring and explains everything to you.

2025-07-18
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

A wonderful and caring Doctor along with his muse.

2025-07-17
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Gumbleton is kind, knowledgeable, and has a fine wit. Humor helps when you're dealing with such serious disease.

2025-07-15
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Thank you Dr. Gumbleton!!!

2025-07-12
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Very caring and dedicated to me his patient and his work and his staff.

2025-06-27
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I recommend him highly.

2025-06-20
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Gumbleton was aggressive in his approach to treating my unidentified lung cancer and I'm much ooff because of his nature. I thank Dr. gumbleton.

2025-06-14
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Gumbleton, very caring and answers any questions that I might have.

2025-06-14
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

A caring provider that made the experience less traumatic.

2025-05-31
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Profetional and human person

2025-05-30
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Gumbleton is very caring and considerate. He explained things very well, and was willing to answer all of our questions.

2025-04-27
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Took the time to listen and answered our questions that needed to be answered.

2025-04-21
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Gave very thorough explanations as to what was going on with respect to my cancer and why he was recommending his course of action.

2025-04-18
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Thank you for making me feel at ease.

2025-03-26
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Very caring. Explaining what my problem is and acting fast on the issue. Made me very comfortable.

2025-02-23
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Thank you for listening, understanding what the patient wants and not saying no this is what will work I was not willing to do some treatments,but I'm more at ease. Thank you

2024-10-29
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Gumbleton is an asset to The Huntsman Center. I am very lucky to have a caring and intelligent Oncologist. He listens and explains.

2024-10-19
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Gumbleton is the best. He is very caring and attentive. He takes the time to explain everything without condescension, and I feel no rush. He is one of my favorite doctors. I wish they all were like him.

2024-09-23
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Gumbleton is a great doctor!!

2024-09-22
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Gumbelton is very knowledgeable in his field. He helped me to understand exactly what would be done. Very outgoing, friendly and makes you feel like he cares.

2024-09-09
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

This doctor is an excellent doctor. He knew all the answers to any of the questions that was ask to the best of his ability. He never made me feel like I was a lost cause because of my illness. Very positive for helping me to maintain my positivity. I would recommend him to any one with the same disease that I have.

2024-07-21
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Gumbleton took his time in explaining things to us; if there was anything that wasn't understood, he explained it a second time. He provided hand-written charts to help. He 'prodded' us for any questions that we perhaps hadn't thought of. All with a very professional attitude but so very friendly and kind. This is a difficult position to be in and he made it somewhat less stressful. The way he handled things and worked with us was very much appreciated. He has the extra-special personality that is necessary in the type of work he does. I would recommend Dr. Gumbleton to anyone, anywhere, with absolutely no qualms. I look forward to continuing to deal with him.

2024-06-09
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

The only shortcoming I experienced was that I had, at times, difficulty understanding some of what he was saying due mostly to my very poor hearing

2024-04-08
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Gumbleton is a great Doctor! he cares about me and my family !!

2024-04-07
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Gumbelton listened very well, told me what he was thinking, not holding back, and I had an excellent time with him, and I highly recommend him. I'm glad that I am under his care. I could not be more satisfied than I am now.

2024-03-18
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Matthew N Gumbleton is one of the greatest doctors I've have seen by through my treatments he is so good in listening to every word you say and always has a answer to your questions or will give you his best advice to any issues you may have I feel so save having him as my doctor

2024-03-10
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Gumbleton is caring and compassionate. He goes to great lengths to help you understand what is happening, what treatment options are and letting you make your decisions. Excellent Excellent care.

2024-02-22
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I made the best decision in getting a second opinion and switching doctors with Dr. Gumbleton he made me feel so safe and caring as if I was a family and I'm looking forward to fighting this battle of my cancer with Dr. Gumbleton and staff at my side because I have all the confidence we can get through this together.

2024-01-30
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Gumbleton is the best !!

2023-12-26
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I feel Dr. Gumbleton is a very knowledgeable professional.

2023-12-24
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I love Doctor Gumbleton he listened to all my needs and takes his time with his patients

2023-11-12
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

He seemed to care about my concerns, and feelings.

2023-10-08
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Gumbleton cares about you

2023-10-08
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr gumnleton is awesome very knowledgeable and caring and his nurse Kelley is awesome

2023-08-13
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

He seems to be. A great doctor and seems to really care.


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Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Internal Medicine -Assistant Professor (Clinical)
Academic Divisions Oncology
Board Certification
National Board of Medical Examiners
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)

Education history

Undergraduate Microbiology & Immunology - Kalamazoo College B.S.
Professional Medical Microbiology & Immunology - SUNY Upstate Medical University Norton College of Medicine M.D., Ph.D.
Internship Internal Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Clinical Internship
Residency Internal Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Resident
Fellowship Medical Oncology - Huntsman Cancer Institute Fellow
Postdoctoral Fellowship Lung Cancer - Huntsman Cancer Institute Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Selected Publications

Journal Article

  1. Gumbleton M, Sudan R, Fernandes S, Engelman RW, Russo CM, Chisholm JD, Kerr WG (2017). Dual enhancement of T and NK cell function by pulsatile inhibition of SHIP1 improves antitumor immunity and survival. Sci Signal, 10(500).
  2. Fernandes S, Brooks R, Gumbleton M, Park MY, Russo CM, Howard KT, Chisholm JD, Kerr WG (2015). SHIPi Enhances Autologous and Allogeneic Hematolymphoid Stem Cell Transplantation. EBioMedicine, 2(3), 205-213.
  3. Gumbleton M, Vivier E, Kerr WG (2015). SHIP1 intrinsically regulates NK cell signaling and education, resulting in tolerance of an MHC class I-mismatched bone marrow graft in mice. J Immunol, 194(6), 2847-54.
  4. Iyer S, Brooks R, Gumbleton M, Kerr WG (2015). SHIP1-expressing mesenchymal stem cells regulate hematopoietic stem cell homeostasis and lineage commitment during aging. Stem Cells Dev, 24(9), 1073-81.
  5. Gumbleton M, Kerr WG (2013). Role of inositol phospholipid signaling in natural killer cell biology. Front Immunol, 4, 47.
  6. Fuhler GM, Brooks R, Toms B, Iyer S, Gengo EA, Park MY, Gumbleton M, Viernes DR, Chisholm JD, Kerr WG (2012). Therapeutic potential of SH2 domain-containing inositol-5'-phosphatase 1 (SHIP1) and SHIP2 inhibition in cancer. Mol Med, 18(1), 65-75.
  7. Puel A, Cypowyj S, Bustamante J, Wright JF, Liu L, Lim HK, Migaud M, Israel L, Chrabieh M, Audry M, Gumbleton M, Toulon A, Bodemer C, El-Baghdadi J, Whitters M, Paradis T, Brooks J, Collins M, Wolfman NM, Al-Muhsen S, Galicchio M, Abel L, Picard C, Casanova JL (2011). Chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis in humans with inborn errors of interleukin-17 immunity. Science, 332(6025), 65-8.
  8. Gumbleton M, Allan S, Conway H, Boucher K, Marvin J, Hawks J, Burnett W, Van Brocklin M, Whisenant J, Gilcrease G, Gupta (2023). A phase I open-label study of the safety and efficacy of apatinib (rivoceranib) administered to patients with advanced malignancies to improve sensitivity to pembrolizumab in the second- or later-line setting (APPEASE). BMC research notes, 16(1), 16.
  9. Dacheux MA, Wu MJ, Scherzer MT, Nillson M, Murphy B, Schuman S, Ju Z, Bivona T, Lito P, Gumbleton M, Puri S, Akerley W, Wang J, Wang K, Heymach J, Kinsey CG, Negrao M, McMahon M, Vaishnavi (2025). BRAF(V600E)-Driven Lung Tumorigenesis Requires Ligand-Mediated Activation of ERBB Receptor Signaling. bioRxiv,
  10. Jo Y, Puri S, Haaland B, Coletta AM, Chipman JJ, Embrey K, Kerrigan KC, Patel SB, Moynahan K, Gumbleton M, Akerley W (2025). Augmenting Prognostication: Utilizing Activity Trackers to Enhance Survival Prediction in Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Clinical lung cancer, 26(1), 29-38.
  11. Kenyon CM, Kelly BG, Bowen AR, Gumbleton M, Deacon D (2024). Lichen striatus as an immune-related adverse event following ipilimumab/nivolumab and COVID-19 infection in an adult. JAAD case reports, 52, 34-37.

Editorial

  1. Gumbleton M, Snyder E (2023). TTF-1 and immune checkpoint therapy in non-small cell lung cancer. Translational lung cancer research, 12(3), 398-400.