Jill Sindt

Dr. Jill Sindt is a Clinical Associate Professor of Anesthesiology at the University of Utah, providing specialized pain management services at the University of Utah Pain Management Center and Huntsman Cancer Institute's Supportive Oncology and Survivorship Clinic. Board certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, she focuses on cancer pain and chronic pain through procedural, pharmacological, and non-pharmacological interventions, maintaining exceptional patient satisfaction ratings (4.9/5 from 129 reviews).

Education:

• B.A., Spanish Language and Literature (Summa Cum Laude), Colorado State University
• M.D., University of Colorado School of Medicine
• Transitional Internship, Intermountain Medical Center
• Residency in Anesthesiology, University of Utah
• Fellowship in Pain Medicine, University of Utah
• NIH Summer Research Fellowship in Pediatric Nutrition, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center

Research Focus: Dr. Sindt's work centers on optimizing cancer pain management through intrathecal drug delivery systems, neuromodulation, and opioid conversion strategies. Her research addresses critical challenges including lead migration complications, radiotherapy interactions with implanted devices, and reducing systemic opioid dependence while maintaining effective analgesia. She emphasizes evidence-based protocols for complex pain scenarios in immunocompromised cancer patients.

Publication Trends: Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent innovation in interventional pain management for oncology. Key themes include refining intrathecal morphine conversion ratios (100:1), quantifying complications of celiac plexus neurolysis, and integrating neuromodulation into palliative care frameworks. Her work bridges clinical practice with guideline development, notably through NCCN Cancer Pain Guidelines contributions.

Clinical Excellence: Patients consistently highlight Dr. Sindt's compassionate expertise in managing complex pain conditions, with testimonials emphasizing her ability to tailor treatments to individual needs while navigating medication interactions and side effects. Her dual clinical roles enable seamless integration of pain management within comprehensive cancer care pathways.