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Dr. Robert Hunter, MD

Dr. Robert Hunter, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Robert Hunter, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Midvale, UT and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities St. Mark's Hospital and Lone Peak Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 43 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (43 reviews)

Locations

South Valley ENT - Fort Union

South Valley ENT - Fort Union1225 E Fort Union Blvd Ste 120 Midvale, UT 84047
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Dr. Hunter is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Hunter specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Recent ReviewsReviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews

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Dr. Hunter's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hunter

3.8

43 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 Star
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67%
4 Star
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3 Star
5%
5%
2 Star
5%
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1 Star
23%
23%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 07, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
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Mar 13, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nilsa Carter – Jul 15, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Rachel H. – Jan 25, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Stacie Carpenter – Oct 07, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
4 people found this helpful
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May 22, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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May 10, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 13, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
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Murray – May 19, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Marilyn Colton in Salt Lake City, UT – Jun 09, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Debra Clark in Salt Lake City, UT – Jan 05, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Robert Hunter attended the University of Utah for both undergraduate and Medical School, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He did his internship and residency in San Antonio, Texas at the University of Texas Health and Science Center, where...read more

biography

Dr. Robert Hunter attended the University of Utah for both undergraduate and Medical School, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He did his internship and residency in San Antonio, Texas at the University of Texas Health and Science Center, where...read more
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Tex Health Sci Center

    Residency Hospital
  • University Tex Health Sci Center

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of Utah School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Self designated 
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Dr. Hunter is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • St. Mark's Hospital

      1200 E 3900 S
      Salt Lake City, UT 84124
      Recipient of 10
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      73%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Lone Peak Hospital

      11925 S State St
      Draper, UT 84020

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      83%
      Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

      8% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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