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Dr. Kristin M. Hueftle serves as a Clinical Associate Professor in the Division of Geriatrics within the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah, providing clinical care at the Madsen Health Center Geriatric Clinic and overseeing skilled nursing operations as Medical Director at the William E Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home.
Her educational credentials include:
- B.S. in Cell Biology and Neuroscience (Biomedical Sciences option) from Montana State University
- M.D. from Creighton University School of Medicine
- Internal Medicine residency and Geriatric Medicine fellowship at the University of Utah School of Medicine
Specializing in geriatric syndromes, Dr. Hueftle employs multidisciplinary team-based approaches to manage cognitive impairment, frailty, and polypharmacy, emphasizing comprehensive assessments and functional independence for elderly patients. Her clinical philosophy centers on holistic care addressing complex interrelated health conditions in aging populations.
Her scholarly output includes a 2017 co-authored oncology publication in Clinical Breast Cancer on neoadjuvant chemotherapy regimens for breast cancer, demonstrating cross-specialty research engagement despite her primary geriatric focus. This work reflects methodological rigor in clinical trial design for stage-specific cancer treatment.
No details regarding student mentorship or research grants were provided in the source material. Dr. Hueftle maintains active clinical leadership within geriatric care teams at both the University of Utah Geriatric Clinic and Veterans Home, directing integrated post-acute and long-term care services for elderly veterans through evidence-based protocols.