Josephine D. Abraham

Dr. Bartley Pickron is a recognized expert in the minimally invasive treatment of colon and rectal cancer, diverticulitis, and inflammatory bowel disease. He is a Professor of Surgery at the University of Utah who specializes in colon and rectal surgery. Clinical interests include single site laparoscopic and robotic surgery as well as the implementation of enhanced recovery protocols to minimize pain and recovery following surgery. Following medical school at the University of South Alabama, Dr. Pickron completed his General Surgery training at Atlanta Medical Center. He then completed a fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery at the University of Southern California and Norris Cancer Center. Dr. Pickron joined the University of Utah Health Care following 10 years of practice in the Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas. Dr. Pickron enjoys time outdoors particularly hiking, running, and cycling. He is an avid soccer fan. He lives in Salt Lake City with his wife and two children. Dr. Pickron is practicing at the Huntsman Cancer Institute and University Hospital.

Dr. Slatnick is currently an assistant professor at the University of Utah School of Medicine in the division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. She is a member of the Solid Tumor team at the University of Utah and Primary Children’s Hospital. She received her medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. She completed her pediatric residency in Pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She also completed her fellowship in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology and MSCS degree in Clinical Sciences at the University of Colorado. Dr. Slatnick is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and National Board of Medical Examiners. She is a member of many professional societies, including The American Academy of Pediatrics, Children's Oncology Group, The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Neuroblastoma Committee, The American Society of Clinical Oncology, The American Society of Hematology, and the Children’s Oncology Group. She has over 10 years of research experience. Dr. Slatnick’s clinical interests include all solid tumors with a specific interest in neuroblastoma therapy. Her primary research focuses on supportive care practices in immunocompromised patients, with a particular interest in infectious complications and antimicrobial management in the oncology patient population.

As a fellowship-trained specialist in complex family planning, Dr. Jennifer Kaiser provides her patients with compassionate and comprehensive care. Her clinical interests focus on contraceptive care for patients with complex medical conditions, gynecologic care and surgery, care for early pregnancy complications including miscarriage, and in-office procedures. She is currently accepting new patients for gynecology care, surgery consults, and complex contraceptive care by referral. She does not offer prenatal care. To schedule an appointment, please visit MyChart or call the Women’s Health Center at 801-213-2995. Dr. Kaiser earned both her bachelor’s degree in biology and her master’s degree in the history of medicine at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. After completing her medical degree at the University of Chicago, she moved to the University of Utah for her residency and fellowship in complex family planning. Beyond her clinical work, Dr. Kaiser is an assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine. She is the Ryan Residency Program Director and the Director of the Early Pregnancy Assessment Clinic. Dr. Kaiser’s research interests are varied and include novel contraceptives, miscarriage management, surgical education, and the history of women’s health. Outside of work, she enjoys gardening, hiking, and camping with her family, knitting, and cooking.