Expertise in
2
conditions
Expertise in
2
conditions
Huntsman Cancer Hospital
1950 Circle Of Hope Dr, 
Salt Lake City, UT 

Overview

James Sun is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years.

Dr. Sun is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Breast Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Lymphadenectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 61 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Year

2016

Specialties

Surgical Oncology

Licenses

Surgery in UT

Hospital Affiliations

University Of Utah Hospital And Clinics

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Avalon Health Care
  • MEDICARE PDP
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Huntsman Cancer Hospital
1950 Circle Of Hope Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84112

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James Sun

How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Sun?

You can book an appointment with Dr. James Sun by calling their office at 801-585-1618. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. James Sun a top-rated expert for Melanoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Sun is classified as an Advanced expert for Melanoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. James Sun specialize in?

While Dr. James Sun is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Melanoma, Lymphadenectomy, and Merkel Cell Carcinoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.

Does Dr. James Sun participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. James Sun has published 61 articles and abstracts on conditions like Melanoma. You can view a list of Dr. James Sun's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. James Sun accept my insurance?

Dr. James Sun accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Avalon Health Care. We recommend calling the office directly at 801-585-1618 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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