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Jane M. Porretta
( out of 127 reviews )

Jane M. Porretta, MD, FACS

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Farmington Health Center

Farmington
801-213-3200

Huntsman Cancer Institute - Cancer Hospital North

2K, Gynecology and Mammography
Salt Lake City
801-213-4269

South Jordan Health Center

South Jordan
801-213-4500

  • Jane Porretta, M.D. is a board certified general surgeon specializing in breast surgery. She received her medical degree from Wayne State University in Detroit, MI graduating with honors. She completed her surgical training at the University of Utah School of Medicine. She is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is an active member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons.




    Dr. Porretta's focus is on the surgical treatment and diagnosis of breast cancer. She served as medical director of a community breast center before joining the Huntsman Cancer Institute breast cancer team. She practices techniques in breast cancer surgery for improved cosmetic outcomes including oncoplastic procedures in breast conservation and nipple and skin sparing mastectomies. She has additional training and certification in breast ultrasound and uses this in the clinic and operating room for diagnostic assistance and improved tumor localization.

    Since joining the University of Utah and the Huntsman Breast Surgery Group Dr. Porretta has expanded the surgery program in the South Jordan and Farmington Health Center facilities making access to advanced clinical care available to patients living in these communities. Dr. Porretta has been instrumental in bringing new techniques and technologies in breast surgery to the University of Utah/Huntsman facilities. She has supported clinical research enrolling patients in appropriate clinical trials from all Huntsman clinical locations.



    Though Dr. Porretta has a special interest in breast surgery, she has extensive experience in general surgery practice. She has been operating for over 25 years performing laparoscopic and open surgical procedures including gallbladder surgery, hernia repair, abdominal procedures, subcutaneous and soft tissue mass excision,lymph node surgery, and placement of intravenous access ports. Dr Porretta has a busy general surgery practice at the University's South Jordan Health Center.


    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery)
    National Board of Medical Examiners

    Patient Rating

    5.0 /5
    ( out of 127 reviews )

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    November 24, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    I have been so very grateful to Dr Paretta She is calm informative and caring I would recommend her to anyone Thanks Dr Paretta for all you have done for me

    November 18, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Porretta is a wonderful Doctor, she really listens and answers all your questions.

    November 17, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Courteous and respectful.

    November 15, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    I appreciated Dr Porretta attitude and kidness to me. I will recommend her whenever I can.

    November 13, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Dr Poretta was professional, kind, understanding, and compassionate. She was able to understand things in a way that I could understand easily, and she was able to give me information that I hadn't had in the past which made things much more understandable.

    November 13, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Dr porretta is knowledgeable, patient, and kind.

    November 03, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Very knowledgeable very nice and professional

    November 02, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Dr. Porietta is a gift to whomever she is treating.

    October 30, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    I've been seeing Dr Poretta for a few years now. She is extremely knowledgeable, thorough in her exams, kind, compassionate, and makes you feel very comfortable in her care. She also makes sure the next steps for your care are put into place quickly and entered into My Chart. She's amazing and I'm so grateful I found her for my Dr., she's the BEST

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  • Jane Porretta, M.D. is a board certified general surgeon specializing in breast surgery. She received her medical degree from Wayne State University in Detroit, MI graduating with honors. She completed her surgical training at the University of Utah School of Medicine. She is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is an active member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons.




    Dr. Porretta's focus is on the surgical treatment and diagnosis of breast cancer. She served as medical director of a community breast center before joining the Huntsman Cancer Institute breast cancer team. She practices techniques in breast cancer surgery for improved cosmetic outcomes including oncoplastic procedures in breast conservation and nipple and skin sparing mastectomies. She has additional training and certification in breast ultrasound and uses this in the clinic and operating room for diagnostic assistance and improved tumor localization.

    Since joining the University of Utah and the Huntsman Breast Surgery Group Dr. Porretta has expanded the surgery program in the South Jordan and Farmington Health Center facilities making access to advanced clinical care available to patients living in these communities. Dr. Porretta has been instrumental in bringing new techniques and technologies in breast surgery to the University of Utah/Huntsman facilities. She has supported clinical research enrolling patients in appropriate clinical trials from all Huntsman clinical locations.



    Though Dr. Porretta has a special interest in breast surgery, she has extensive experience in general surgery practice. She has been operating for over 25 years performing laparoscopic and open surgical procedures including gallbladder surgery, hernia repair, abdominal procedures, subcutaneous and soft tissue mass excision,lymph node surgery, and placement of intravenous access ports. Dr Porretta has a busy general surgery practice at the University's South Jordan Health Center.


    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Surgery -Primary
    Academic Divisions General Surgery
    Board Certification
    American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery)
    National Board of Medical Examiners

    Education history

    Chief Resident General Surgery - University of Utah Chief Resident
    Residency General Surgery - University of Utah Resident
    Internship General Surgery - University of Utah Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - Wayne State University M.D.
    Undergraduate Engineering - Marquette University B.S.

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