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Dr. Robert Anson Stephenson, MD

Urology, Surgical Oncology, Oncology
47 years of experience
Huntsman Cancer Hospital 1950 Circle Of Hope Dr, Salt Lake, UT 84112

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Brief Intro

Robert Stephenson, MD, is a professor in the Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, at the University of Utah School of Medicine and an investigator at Huntsman Cancer Institute. He holds the Jon M. Huntsman Presidential Endowed Chair in Urological Oncology. Stephenson has published numerous articles regarding urological oncology, most notably carcinoma of the prostate. He is recognized for the development of animal models for human prostate cancer and for devising surgical methods to improve treatment of prostate carcinoma. He has done research using high-technology surgical and radiation therapies to treat prostate and kidney tumors and investigates prostate cancer treatment outcomes in national population-based databases. Stephenson is also involved in the study of genetic risk factors and prostate cancer tumor marker research. Stephenson specializes in the treatment of urologic cancers, with the goal of improving overall quality of life for his patients. He has extensive experience in laparoscopic prostate surgery using the robot-assisted DaVinci system. Stephenson received his medical degree from the University of Utah in 1978. He completed an internship at the University of California, Los Angeles; a residency at Stanford University; and a fellowship at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. Following his specialty training, Stephenson was director of urologic oncology at Tufts University School of Medicine. From there, he went to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Utah School Of Medicine - 1978

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

University Of Utah Medical Group
1950 Circle Of Hope Dr, Salt Lake, UT 84112

Specialties Treated

Oncology
Urology
Surgical Oncology

Conditions Addressed

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)
Kidney Cancer
Male Infertility
Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Bladder Cancer
Urinary Incontinence
Calculus of the Urinary System
Prostate Cancer

Procedures Performed

Vasectomy
Circumcision
Vasectomy
Cystoscopy
Prostate Biopsy
Prostate Biopsy
Urinary Flow Tests

Insurance Accepted

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Health Net
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Physicians Mutual
AARP
Aetna
Tricare

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Psychiatry 12
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Rehabilitation 10
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Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 15