Westley Hunsaker
( out of 17 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

5.0 /5
( out of 17 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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UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

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.

UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

An awesome caregiver. Kind and thorough.

UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Very good explanations and fantastic doctor.

UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

He was professional, kind and perfect ally patient, to listen to me and answer questions of .y own, easy to understand, what my responsibility I have to do to help my healing process concerning circulation, keeping joints from becoming to stiff, so yes exercise therapy, sanitation, and coverings how extremely important it is, also use of lotions or creams , how to properly shower, and remove sticky areas from dressing gs. What to expect in the worst finger that is dark, and silvery ( my biggest fear) but he was extremely helpful to tell me what was coming ahead, how I ( will loose that nail) skin will peel away, ALL about it, sounds painful but all necessary and was honest to let me know it may not become as well as the rest ) I expected that. But he was great, to converse with. Very helpful, even encouraging. Scarry stuff to deal with. Thank you for this opportunity to answer your questions.

UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

If it happens again I will always look towards him. I

UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

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

UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Our provider Westley Hunsaker is AMAZING! He spent so much time in our room, made us feel like our needs were the only thing he had to do that day. He was compassionate, encouraging, informative, and confidant in his medical assessment and recommendations. Wonderful provider!

UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Providers gave me clear, concise, & very understandable evaluations and plans for treatment. It all made sense to me. I was confident in my ability to agree with treatments. It was all in line with my thinking.

UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Both the nurse and the PA were amazing with Tiaki. They both took great interest in him and did everything they could to help keep him calm.

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