Winta Mehtsun

Winta Mehtsun is an Assistant Professor in Residence in the Department of Surgery at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine. Their research focuses on healthcare disparities, surgical oncology, gastrointestinal cancers, and public health outcomes. They have authored/co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications, with recent work addressing racial disparities in cancer care, adoption of minimally invasive surgical techniques, and circular economy approaches in healthcare.

Key research themes include:

• Health equity in surgical outcomes
• Disparities in cancer treatment adherence
• Minimally invasive surgery for gastrointestinal malignancies
• Global surgical capacity assessment

Selected publications highlight:

• Analysis of gastrectomy outcomes in gastric adenocarcinoma
• Racial disparities in colorectal cancer care
• Impact of robotic surgery adoption
• Climate-conscious surgical practices

Collaborations include work with Transatlantic Australasian Retroperitoneal Sarcoma Working Group and international district hospital studies in Ghana. Their work has been cited over 2,000 times and featured in policy discussions regarding healthcare equity.