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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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    Patient Comments

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    Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    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

    October 29, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    She is just amazing! So grateful for her thoroughness and kindness.

    October 12, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr Poretta is a great doctor that cares. Very empathetic and knowledgeable.

    October 11, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Porretta is the best! She's an amazing doctor! She really cares about her patients.

    October 01, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    I would highly recommend Dr. Porretta. She takes the time to explain everything and answer all your questions. I am very happy that she was my surgeon. You could also tell that she took great care in the surgery she performed and spent the time to make sure scarring will be minimal.

    September 29, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Ella tiene mucha experiencia y es muy amable por eso me favo fianza

    September 23, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Porretta was very knowledgeable and had collaborated with a team of medical people to derive the best plan for me. She thoroughly explained the plan allowing us to interject questions at any time. She explained each step so we understood. She was kind and caring.

    July 22, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Dr. Poretta is very empathetic and take the time to understand your symptoms and find the best solution without taking drastic actions.

    July 14, 2024
    SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

    Doctor Porretta is a very caring person and very personable. Very professional healer.

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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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