Welcome Dr. Kelly Hewitt, Breast Surgeon
Kelly Hewitt, MD, FACS, is a breast surgical oncologist at University of Utah Health and Huntsman Cancer Institute specializing in the surgical care of malignant and benign breast disease and management and surgical care of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS).
Dr. Hewitt received her undergraduate degree from Johns Hopkins University and went to Georgetown University for her medical degree. She then completed her surgical residency at the University of Utah and received fellowship training in breast surgical oncology at the University of California, San Francisco.
Dr. Hewitt’s research interests include minimizing overdiagnosis and overtreatment of DCIS and investigating ways to understand which patients require surgery and who may be managed with active surveillance. She is also involved in clinical trials for early-stage breast cancer and improving access to care throughout the Mountain West. She is a national co-principal investigator for the DCIS:RECAST clinical trial.
Dr. Hewitt strives to provide personalized surgical care by working closely with her patients. She helps them understand their condition and treatment options, collaborating to create a surgical plan that aligns with their personal goals while ensuring optimal care for their disease.
In her free time, Dr. Hewitt enjoys trail running, mountain biking, snowboarding, curling up on the couch with a good book, and attending her kids’ activities.
PRACTICE LOCATIONS: Kathryn F. Kirk Comprehensive Cancer Care at Huntsman Cancer Institute, South Jordan Health Center
