Assistant Professor
University of California San Diego
La Jolla, California, United States
Winta T. Mehtsun MD, MPH
Assistant Professor
University of California San Diego Health | UC San Diego School of Medicine
Department of Surgery | Division of Surgical Oncology
Winta Mehtsun, MD, MPH is a surgical oncologist and physician-scientist whose work focuses on redesigning cancer care systems to improve equity, access, and outcomes. Clinically, she specializes in gastric cancer and retroperitoneal sarcoma. Her research integrates cancer biology, real-world health system data, and health policy to examine how innovation is adopted—and who benefits—in contemporary oncology. Dr. Mehtsun is nationally recognized for translating evidence into scalable, community-engaged platforms that improve cancer care delivery and inform policy.
National Policy Levers to Advance Health Equity
Friday, March 6, 2026
1:53 PM - 2:05 PM MST
Friday, March 6, 2026
2:17 PM - 2:30 PM MST
Ethical & Equity Considerations in High-Risk Surgical Oncology
Saturday, March 7, 2026
11:25 AM - 11:45 AM MST