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Kirstyn E. Brownson
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Kirstyn E. Brownson, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Huntsman Cancer Institute - Cancer Hospital North

2K, Gynecology and Mammography
Salt Lake City
801-213-4269

Sugar House ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ Center

Salt Lake City
801-581-2000

  • Kirstyn E. Brownson, MD, is a fellowship-trained surgical breast oncologist at the ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah, Huntsman Cancer Institute. She is a board-certified general surgeon and an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery specializing in the surgical management of benign and malignant diseases of the breast.

    After graduating Summa Cum Laude with Highest Departmental Honors with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Butler ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ, her experiences as an AmeriCorps Volunteer In Service to America (VISTA) solidified her career path in medicine. Dr. Brownson completed a post-baccalaureate premedical program at Johns Hopkins ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ and two years of basic science research at the National Institutes of ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ prior to medical school matriculation. She received her MD with Honors in Research from Loyola ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and then completed a rigorous residency in general surgery at Yale where she was named Research Resident of the Year. She completed fellowship training in surgical breast oncology at the ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Southern California and is experienced with advanced surgical techniques such as oncoplastic surgery, extreme oncoplastic surgery, skin and nipple sparing mastectomies, and targeted axillary dissection. She is passionate about providing her patients with the best evidence-based, patient-focused care.

    Dr. Brownson’s work has been presented at national and regional meetings. She maintains active membership in prestigious national organizations including the American College of Surgeons, American Society of Breast Surgeons, and Society of Surgical Oncology.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Surgery

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 159 reviews )

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    July 22, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Highly recommend her!

    July 12, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    I feel veey Fortunate to be under Dr. Browson's care for the surgery ahead of me.

    June 20, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    I¿m honestly thankful for Dr. Brownson, she¿s very concerned about my health and she cares a great deal. Love her professionalism and I do appreciate the fact that she is really knowledgeable:)

    June 01, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Brownson is compassionate, caring, listens intently, spends as much time as needed and is extremely competent.

    May 30, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    She is absolutely the best. She makes sure I understand everything and includes me in decision-making regarding my healthy. She cares!

    May 27, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Dr Brownson showed a great professionalism, knowledge, patience, and wonderful human soul. After meeting her, hearing her explanations, and asking her questions I feel more confident of my future and definitely confident that I am in good hands.

    May 24, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    At first Dr Brownson wanted to do a lumpectomy while I wanted to a mastectomy, it took a while to come to an agreement, but she finally agreed to my wishes. I understand she feels it may be better for me to have the lesser surgery, but I have my reasons.

    May 16, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    A brilliant surgeon, thoughtful, warm, above all, skilled. Exactly the person you want when you have breast cancer.

    May 11, 2024
    SUGAR HOUSE HEALTH CENTER

    She is very interested in making sure you understand exactly what your diagnosis is, what your options for treatment are and what she recommends. She also allows you to express your concerns and will respect your decisions in what options you may choose for your care.She is a very good surgeon! I totally trust her and would recommend her to others!

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  • Kirstyn E. Brownson, MD, is a fellowship-trained surgical breast oncologist at the ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Utah, Huntsman Cancer Institute. She is a board-certified general surgeon and an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery specializing in the surgical management of benign and malignant diseases of the breast.

    After graduating Summa Cum Laude with Highest Departmental Honors with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Butler ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ, her experiences as an AmeriCorps Volunteer In Service to America (VISTA) solidified her career path in medicine. Dr. Brownson completed a post-baccalaureate premedical program at Johns Hopkins ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ and two years of basic science research at the National Institutes of ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ prior to medical school matriculation. She received her MD with Honors in Research from Loyola ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and then completed a rigorous residency in general surgery at Yale where she was named Research Resident of the Year. She completed fellowship training in surgical breast oncology at the ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ of Southern California and is experienced with advanced surgical techniques such as oncoplastic surgery, extreme oncoplastic surgery, skin and nipple sparing mastectomies, and targeted axillary dissection. She is passionate about providing her patients with the best evidence-based, patient-focused care.

    Dr. Brownson’s work has been presented at national and regional meetings. She maintains active membership in prestigious national organizations including the American College of Surgeons, American Society of Breast Surgeons, and Society of Surgical Oncology.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Surgery -Primary
    Academic Divisions Surgical Oncology
    Board Certification
    American Board of Surgery

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Price MD, Rositch AF, Dedey F, Mali ME, Brownson KE, Nsaful J, Tounkara M, Price RR, Sutherland EK (2024). Availability and Geographic Access to Hospital-Based Breast Cancer Diagnostic ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ in Ghana. JCO Glob Oncol, 10, e2300231. ()
    2. Brownson KE, Flores-Huidobro Martinez A, Ganbayar J, Sorensen LM, Darelli-Anderson AM, Prathibha S, Hoven N, Nansalmaa E, Mahlow J, Pushkin B, Potter D, Tuttle T, Price RR (2023). Development of an International Virtual Multidisciplinary Tumor Board for Breast Cancer in Mongolia. J Surg Res, 295, 776-782. ()
    3. Schoenhals S, Mali ME, Sutherland EK, Sorenson J, Dedey F, Nellermoe J, Flores-Huidobro Martinez A, Tounkara MD, Price RR, Brownson KE (2023). Geospatial availability of breast cancer treatment modalities and hypothetical access improvement in Ghana: A nationwide survey. PLoS One, 18(9), e0291454. ()
    4. Covington MF, Hoffman JM, Morton KA, Buckway B, Boucher KM, Rosenthal RE, Porretta JM, Brownson KE, Matsen CB, Vaklavas C, Ward JH, Wei M, Buys SS, Chittoria N, Yakish ED, Archibald ZG, Burrell LD, Butterfield RI, Yap JT (2023). Prospective Pilot Study of (18)F-Fluoroestradiol PET/CT in Patients With Invasive Lobular Carcinomas. AJR Am J Roentgenol, 221(2), 228-239. ()
    5. Neuberger K, McCrary H, Beckstrom J, Darelli-Anderson AM, Farrell TW, Brooke BS, Smith BK, Brownson KE (2022). Improving healthcare transitions of surgical care through an interprofessional education elective. J Am Geriatr Soc, 70(3), E11-E14. ()
    6. Lynch KA Jr, Brown RF, Steinhagen E, Jacobson DL, Malhotra N, Hendershot K, Brownson KE, Bialowas C, Abdou H, Smith BK, Miller M (2021). Transition from trainee to educator in the operating room: A needs assessment and framework to support junior faculty. Am J Surg, 223, 1112-1119. ()
    7. Sanyang O, Lopez-Verdugo F, Mali M, Moustafa M, Nellermoe J, Sorensen J, Bittaye M, Njie R, Singhateh Y, Sambou NA, Goldsmith A, Mohammed NI, Brownson KE, Price RR, Sutherland E (2021). Geospatial analysis and impact of targeted development of breast cancer care in The Gambia: a cross-sectional study. BMC ÈËÆÞÖгöÊÓƵ Serv Res, 21(1), 943. ()
    8. Brownson KE, Bertoni DM, Lannin DR, Cohen PJ, Pronovost MT (2019). Granulomatous lobular mastitis-Another paradigm shift in treatment. Breast J, 25(4), 790-791. ()
    9. Hsu C, Brahmandam A, Brownson KE, Huynh N, Reynolds J, Lee AI, Fares WH, Ochoa Chaar CI (2019). Statin therapy associated with improved thrombus resolution in patients with deep vein thrombosis. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord, 7(2), 169-175.e4. ()
    10. Lang JE, Brownson KE (2018). ASO Author Reflections: The Whole Transcriptome Landscape of Circulating Tumor Cells in Nonmetastatic Breast Cancer. Ann Surg Oncol, 25(Suppl 3), 646-647. ()
    11. Salazar MC, Brownson KE, Nadzam GS, Duffy A, Roberts KE (2018). Gallbladder Agenesis: A Case Report. Yale J Biol Med, 91(3), 237-241. ()
    12. Brownson KE, Brahmandam A, Huynh N, Reynolds J, Fares WH, Lee AI, Dardik A, Ochoa Chaar CI (2017). Characteristics of provoked deep venous thrombosis in a tertiary care center. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord, 5(4), 477-484. ()
    13. Bai H, Kuwahara G, Wang M, Brownson KE, Foster TR, Yamamoto K, Xing Y, Dardik A (2014). Pretreatment of pericardial patches with antibiotics does not alter patch healing in vivo. J Vasc Surg, 63(4), 1063-73. ()
    14. Brahmandam AS, Brownson K, Skrip L, Parker T, Indes J, Sarac T, Dardik A, Chaar CI (2015). Management of isolated calf vein thrombosis in cancer patients. Vascular, 24(1), 64-9. ()
    15. Shalaby SY, Foster TR, Hall MR, Brownson KE, Vasilas P, Federman DG, Mojibian HR, Dardik A (2015). Systemic Inflammatory Disease and Its Association With Type II Endoleak and Late Interventions After Endovascular Aneurysm Repair. JAMA Surg, 151(2), 147-53. ()
    16. Assi R, Brownson KE, Hall MR, Kuwahara G, Vasilas P, Dardik A (2015). Advanced age and disease predict lack of symptomatic improvement after endovascular iliac treatment in male veterans. Yale J Biol Med, 88(1), 85-91. ()
    17. Hall MR, Yamamoto K, Protack CD, Tsuneki M, Kuwahara G, Assi R, Brownson KE, Bai H, Madri JA, Dardik A (2014). Temporal regulation of venous extracellular matrix components during arteriovenous fistula maturation. J Vasc Access, 16(2), 93-106. ()
    18. Yamamoto K, Protack CD, Kuwahara G, Tsuneki M, Hashimoto T, Hall MR, Assi R, Brownson KE, Foster TR, Bai H, Wang M, Madri JA, Dardik A (2015). Disturbed shear stress reduces Klf2 expression in arterial-venous fistulae in vivo. Physiol Rep, 3(3). ()
    19. Mehta A, Baker TA, Shoup M, Brownson K, Amde S, Doren E, Shah S, Kuo P, Angelats J (2011). Biplanar flap reconstruction for pressure ulcers: experience in patients with immobility from chronic spinal cord injuries. Am J Surg, 203(3), 303-6; discussion 306-7. ()
    20. Farmer KW, Jones LC, Brownson KE, Khanuja HS, Hungerford MW (2009). Trochanteric bursitis after total hip arthroplasty: incidence and evaluation of response to treatment. J Arthroplasty, 25(2), 208-12. ()
    21. Callaci JJ, Himes R, Lauing K, Wezeman FH, Brownson K (2009). Binge alcohol-induced bone damage is accompanied by differential expression of bone remodeling-related genes in rat vertebral bone. Calcif Tissue Int, 84(6), 474-84. ()
    22. Wassif CA, Brownson KE, Sterner AL, Forlino A, Zerfas PM, Wilson WK, Starost MF, Porter FD (2007). HEM dysplasia and ichthyosis are likely laminopathies and not due to 3beta-hydroxysterol Delta14-reductase deficiency. Hum Mol Genet, 16(10), 1176-87. ()

    Review

    1. Whitworth P, Vicini F, Valente SA, Brownson K, DuPree B, Kohli M, Lawson L, Shah C (2022). Reducing rates of chronic breast cancer-related lymphedema with screening and early intervention: an update of recent data. [Review]. J Cancer Surviv. ()

    Conference Proceedings

    1. Yuan QQ, Xiao SX, Farouk O, Du YT, Sheybani F, Tan QT, Akbulut S, Cetin K, Alikhassi A, Yaghan RJ, Durur-Subasi I, Altintoprak F, Eom TI, Alper F, Hasbahceci M, Martnez-Ramos D, Oztekin PS, Kwong A, Pluguez-Turull CW, Brownson KE, Chandanwale S, Habibi M, Lan LY, Zhou R, Zeng XT, Bai J, Bai JW, Chen QR, Chen X, Zha XM, Dai WJ, Dai ZJ, Feng QY, Gao QJ, Gao RF, Han BS, Hou JX, Hou W, Liao HY, Luo H, Liu ZR, Lu JH, Luo B, Ma XP, Qian J, Qin JY, Wei W, Wei G, Xu LY, Xue HC, Yang HW, Yang WG, Zhang CJ, Zhang F, Zhang GX, Zhang SK, Zhang SQ, Zhang YQ, Zhang YP, Zhang SC, Zhao DW, Zheng XM, Zheng LW, Xu GR, Zhou WB, Wu GS (2022). Management of granulomatous lobular mastitis: an international multidisciplinary consensus (2021 edition). Mil Med Res, England, 9(1), 20. ()

    Abstract

    1. Whitworth P, Vicini F, Valente SA, Brownson KE, DuPree B, Kohli M, Lawson L, Shah C (2022). Reducing rates of chronic breast cancer-related lymphedema with screening and early intervention: an update of recent data. 45th Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. [Abstract].

    Other

    1. Yuan QQ, Xiao SY, Farouk O, Du YT, Sheybani F, Tan QT, Akbulut S, Cetin K, Alikhassi A, Yaghan RJ, Durur-Subasi I, Altintoprak F, Eom TI, Alper F, Hasbahceci M, Martnez-Ramos D, Oztekin PS, Kwong A, Pluguez-Turull CW, Brownson KE, Chandanwale S, Habibi M, Lan LY, Zhou R, Zeng XT, Bai J, Bai JW, Chen QR, Chen X, Zha XM, Dai WJ, Dai ZJ, Feng QY, Gao QJ, Gao RF, Han BS, Hou JX, Hou W, Liao HY, Luo H, Liu ZR, Lu JH, Luo B, Ma XP, Qian J, Qin JY, Wei W, Wei G, Xu LY, Xue HC, Yang HW, Yang WG, Zhang CJ, Zhang F, Zhang GX, Zhang SK, Zhang SQ, Zhang YQ, Zhang YP, Zhang SC, Zhao DW, Zheng XM, Zheng LW, Xu GR, Zhou WB, Wu GS (2022). Correction: Management of granulomatous lobular mastitis: an international multidisciplinary consensus (2021 edition). Mil Med Res (9(1), p. 47). England. ()
    2. Moustafa M, Mali ME, Lopez-Verdugo F, Sanyang O, Nellermoe J, Price RR, Manortey S, Biritwum-Nyarko A, Ofei I, Sorensen J, Goldsmith A, Brownson KE, Kumah A, Sutherland E (2021). Surveying and mapping breast cancer services in Ghana: a cross-sectional pilot study in the Eastern Region. BMJ Open (11(11), pp. e051122). England. ()

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