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Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD

Specializes in: Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery), Head & Neck Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine
Professional interests include: melanoma, head and neck reconstructive surgery, head and neck cancer surgery, and more.
1950 Circle of Hope
Salt Lake City, UT 84112

Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD is a surgical oncologist in Salt Lake City, UT specializing in surgical oncology (cancer surgery), head & neck plastic surgery and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine. Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD is affiliated with University of Utah Health.

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Office Locations

University of Utah Health

1950 Circle of Hope
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
(801) 587-4566
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50 N Medical Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84132
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Some issues Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD can help you with:

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

  • Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
  • Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
  • Goiter
  • Thyroid nodule
  • Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy
laryngoscopy
parathyroid surgery

In 2023, Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD performed more diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy, laryngoscopy, and parathyroid surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Utah.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2012 were neck surgery, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection 16
doctor visit 262
endocrine surgery 16
excision 16
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 22
lymph node procedures 16
minimally invasive procedures 22
neck surgery 32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2013 were neck surgery, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and endocrine surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection 15
doctor visit 267
endocrine surgery 25
excision 15
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 29
lymph node procedures 15
minimally invasive procedures 29
neck surgery 40

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 115
Female 84
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 181
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 91
From 75 to 84 54
85 and over 18
Less than 65 36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD in 2013

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 39
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 22
Dementia 0
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2014 were neck surgery, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and endocrine surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection 11
doctor visit 197
endocrine surgery 25
excision 11
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 31
lymph node procedures 11
minimally invasive procedures 31
neck surgery 36

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 82
Female 81
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 145
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 76
From 75 to 84 38
85 and over 18
Less than 65 31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD in 2014

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 39
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 26
Dementia 0
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2015 were neck surgery, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and endocrine surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection 17
doctor visit 226
endocrine surgery 28
excision 17
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 29
lymph node procedures 17
minimally invasive procedures 29
neck surgery 45

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 170
Female 168
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 304
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 160
From 75 to 84 96
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD in 2015

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 36
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 30
Dementia 0
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, neck surgery and endocrine surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection 22
doctor visit 269
endocrine surgery 26
excision 22
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 55
lymph node procedures 22
minimally invasive procedures 55
neck surgery 48

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 106
Female 91
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 171
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 101
From 75 to 84 47
85 and over 18
Less than 65 31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD in 2016

Hypertension 51
High Cholesterol 36
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 22
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 30
Dementia 7
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, neck surgery and endocrine surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection 12
doctor visit 289
endocrine surgery 23
excision 12
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 57
lymph node procedures 12
minimally invasive procedures 57
neck surgery 35

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 108
Female 87
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 167
Black 0
Hispanic 12
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 108
From 75 to 84 51
85 and over 16
Less than 65 20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD in 2017

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 35
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 24
Dementia 8
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2018 were neck surgery, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and endocrine surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection 23
doctor visit 283
endocrine surgery 32
excision 23
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 40
lymph node procedures 23
minimally invasive procedures 40
neck surgery 55

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 108
Female 90
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 175
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 110
From 75 to 84 52
85 and over 11
Less than 65 25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD in 2018

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 35
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 24
Dementia 6
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2019 were neck surgery, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and endocrine surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection 13
doctor visit 192
endocrine surgery 38
excision 13
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 48
lymph node procedures 13
minimally invasive procedures 48
neck surgery 51

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 76
Female 96
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 158
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 98
From 75 to 84 42
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD in 2019

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 38
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 25
Dementia 0
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2020 were neck surgery, dissection, minimally invasive procedures and endocrine surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection 18
doctor visit 138
endocrine surgery 18
excision 18
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 18
lymph node procedures 18
minimally invasive procedures 18
neck surgery 36

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 74
Female 64
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 119
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 72
From 75 to 84 45
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD in 2020

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 38
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 27
Dementia 0
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2021 were endocrine surgery, neck surgery, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 137
endocrine surgery 22
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 15
minimally invasive procedures 15
neck surgery 22

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 55
Female 63
Age
From 65 to 74 60
From 75 to 84 43
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD in 2021

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 26
Dementia 0
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Salt Lake City, UT during 2022 were endocrine surgery, neck surgery, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 100
endocrine surgery 27
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 13
minimally invasive procedures 13
neck surgery 27

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 47
Female 57
Age
From 65 to 74 51
From 75 to 84 39
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD in 2022

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 29
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 27
Dementia 0
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Salt Lake City, UT were neck surgery, minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and endocrine surgery.

dissection 16
doctor visit 214
endocrine surgery 25
excision 16
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 32
lymph node procedures 16
minimally invasive procedures 32
neck surgery 38

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD.

Gender
Male 85
Female 80
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 129
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 1
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 46
85 and over 7
Less than 65 13
65 to 74 84

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 35
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 9
Osteoporosis 12
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 23
Atrial Fibrillation 9
Dementia 1
Cancer 12

Education & Training

Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine. He completed residency at Otolaryngology - Louisiana State University - Resident. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and has a state license in Utah.

Medical School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine

Residency: Otolaryngology - Louisiana State University - Resident

Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology

Licensed In: Utah

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University of Utah Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 191 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Salt Lake City, UT. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jason P. Hunt, MS, FACS, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Medtronic Xomed, Inc. $305 Powered ENT Instrument
$305
Medtronic USA, Inc. $165 STRAIGHTSHOT
$165
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. $92 MATRIXORTHOGNATHIC
$92
Baxter Healthcare $28 BioSurgery - ARTISS
$28
DePuy Orthopaedics Inc. $25 Power Tools
$25
Other $11 Sports Med Coblation
$11
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $627

Biography

Dr. Jason Hunt sees patients in Salt Lake City, UT. His medical specialties are surgical oncology (cancer surgery), otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat), and head & neck plastic surgery. Patient ratings for Dr. Hunt average 5.0 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Dr. Hunt include facial problems, thyroid cancer, and head and neck reconstructive surgery. Dr. Hunt is a graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine. He is professionally affiliated with the University of Utah Health.

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