Westley Hunsaker
Rating: 5.0 of 5
( out of 23 reviews )

Westley Hunsaker, PA-C

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

University of Utah Hospital

Burn Center
50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City , UT 84132
801-581-3050
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  • Westley R. Hunsaker PA-C, is a certified physician assistant in the Burn Outpatient Clinic at University of Utah Health specializing in burn trauma critical care including inpatient and outpatient management of patients with thermal, electrical, and cold injuries such as frostbite.

    Westley received his undergraduate degree in Anthropology from the University of Utah with a Health Emphasis. He subsequently went to the University of Utah Physician Assistant Program where he received his Master's Degree of Physician Assistant Studies with an emphasis on primary care for medically underserved populations. He found an interest in burn trauma critical care after completing an elective Burn Trauma clinical rotation. He has worked for the U of U Burn Center since 2020 and won the 2023 U of U Burn Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) of the Year.

    He is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, American Burn Association, and the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

    Westley's Research Interests Include:

    - Electrical injury sequela
    - Re-integration of burn survivors after burn injury

    In his spare time, he enjoys cooking and trying new recipes; outdoor activities with hiking, mountain biking, archery, fishing; and video games.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

    Patient Rating

    Rating: 5.0 out of 5
    5.0 /5
    ( out of 23 reviews )

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    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

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    April 25, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Really like this guy

    April 24, 2025
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    He was amazing, he was very reassuring and made sure that I was confident with how the out come of the appointment was what I was wanting.

    December 27, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    The Best - in ***every*** way professional at U/U

    July 19, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    He is very, very professional and very nice person, we really enjoyed the time expended with him!!!!!!!!!!!

    June 21, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Excellent bedside manner. Kind and patient with our many questions. Very knowledgeable. I was very impressed by him.

    February 29, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Very good explanations and fantastic doctor.

    February 02, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Always give me a right advise to take care my wounds.

    December 27, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Very good on explaining my situation.

    December 20, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Westley is thorough in his explanations of care that is going to be provided. He spends all the time you need in answering your questions. The burn clinic team is amazing.

  • Westley R. Hunsaker PA-C, is a certified physician assistant in the Burn Outpatient Clinic at University of Utah Health specializing in burn trauma critical care including inpatient and outpatient management of patients with thermal, electrical, and cold injuries such as frostbite.

    Westley received his undergraduate degree in Anthropology from the University of Utah with a Health Emphasis. He subsequently went to the University of Utah Physician Assistant Program where he received his Master's Degree of Physician Assistant Studies with an emphasis on primary care for medically underserved populations. He found an interest in burn trauma critical care after completing an elective Burn Trauma clinical rotation. He has worked for the U of U Burn Center since 2020 and won the 2023 U of U Burn Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) of the Year.

    He is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, American Burn Association, and the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

    Westley's Research Interests Include:

    - Electrical injury sequela
    - Re-integration of burn survivors after burn injury

    In his spare time, he enjoys cooking and trying new recipes; outdoor activities with hiking, mountain biking, archery, fishing; and video games.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Surgery -Advanced Practice Clinician
    Academic Divisions General Surgery
    Board Certification
    National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants