Jessica L. McMullin

Jessica L. McMullin, MD, MS is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Utah and a fellowship-trained endocrine surgeon at the Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City. She specializes in thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal surgery, with a clinical focus on thyroid cancer, hyperparathyroidism, and minimally invasive endocrine procedures.

Education and Training:

• MD – Emory University School of Medicine
• Residency in General Surgery – Emory University School of Medicine
• Fellowship in Endocrine Surgery – University of Alabama at Birmingham, Heersink School of Medicine
• MS in Health Services and Outcomes Research – Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
• Research Fellowship – Clinical Scholar in Residence, American College of Surgeons (2017–2019)

Research Focus: Dr. McMullin’s research spans clinical outcomes in endocrine surgery, cost-effectiveness analysis, and implementation science. She applies health services research methods to improve surgical quality and patient outcomes, particularly in thyroid and parathyroid disease management.

Publications and Impact: Her work is published in top-tier surgical journals such as JAMA Surgery, Annals of Surgery, and Journal of the American College of Surgeons. Her studies address disparities in surgical care, environmental risk factors for endocrine disease, and the impact of surgical interventions on long-term patient outcomes.

Professional Service:

• Editorial Board Member – Journal of Surgical Research
• Treasurer – Society of Asian Academic Surgeons (SAAS) Foundation
• Member – American Association of Endocrine Surgeons, Association of Academic Surgeons

Clinical Practice: Dr. McMullin practices at the Huntsman Cancer Institute, where she provides advanced surgical care for complex endocrine conditions. She is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and is recognized for her patient-centered approach, as reflected in her 5.0/5 patient rating.