Westley Hunsaker
( out of 44 reviews )

Westley Hunsaker, PA-C

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

University of Utah Hospital

Burn Center
Salt Lake City
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

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 44 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    December 27, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

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

    July 19, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

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

    June 21, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    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

    Very good explanations and fantastic doctor.

    February 02, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

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

    December 27, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Very good on explaining my situation.

    December 20, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    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.

    December 13, 2023
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    An awesome caregiver. Kind and thorough.

    July 21, 2023
    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.

  • 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