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Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD

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Specializes in: General Surgery and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

Duke University School of Medicine (1995)

Professional interests include: genetic counseling, breast surgery, breast lump, and more.

1220 E 3900 S Suite 4i
Salt Lake City, UT 84124

(801) 948-2380

Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD is a general surgeon in Salt Lake City, UT specializing in general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). She graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1995 and has 31 years of experience. Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD is affiliated with MountainStar Healthcare and St. Mark's Hospital Lone Peak Hospital.

Office Locations

St. Mark's Hospital Lone Peak Hospital

1220 E 3900 S Suite 4i
Salt Lake City, UT 84124

(801) 948-2380

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Some issues Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD can help you with:

Breast Biopsy

Breast biopsy is a procedure where a small sample of tissue is collected from the breast for testing. A physician may prescribe a breast biopsy for a variety of reasons, but they are most frequently prescribed for a lump found in the breast. Biopsy samples extracted are examined by pathologists in a laboratory setting and are tested to determine if they are cancerous or benign, or indicative of some other condition. Depending on the lab results, physicians may prescribe additional treatment. Other circumstances which may prompt a breast biopsy include:

Mammograms that detect other unusual features in the chest, such as a cyst or calcium deposit
Breast scans or ultrasounds that display abnormalities
Nipple changes, such as scaling, crusting, or bloody discharge

Breast biopsies are collected through several different procedures and the specific type of biopsy that a patient receives depends on the size, location, and features of a breast lump or irregularity. The three main methods of collecting a breast biopsy include:

Fine needle aspiration (FNA biopsy), where a thin needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting a small sample of tissue or liquid
Core needle biopsy (CNB biopsy), where a hollow needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting cylinders of tissue called "cores"
Open (surgical) biopsy, where a breast lump is removed through an incision in the breast

Fine needle aspiration (FNA) and core needle biopsy (CNB) are sometimes image-guided, where a mammogram, ultrasound, or MRI helps direct the physician performing the needle extraction.

Fine needle aspiration, the most common biopsy method, generally requires few patient preparations. It is recommended patients avoid using lotion, deodorant, and perfume prior to their biopsy procedure. FNA biopsy is performed with local anesthesia (topical numbing cream) and typically has a quick recovery, but patients may experience soreness for a few days. Core needle biopsy extracts slightly more tissue than an FNA biopsy.

Open (surgical) biopsy is more invasive and requires general anesthesia, where patients are put to sleep during the procedure. Patients must fast prior to the surgery. After the biopsy is performed, patients are monitored in a recovery room for a time before being discharged, when they will need someone else to provide transportation.

Although some may consider breast biopsy to be a simple procedure, it can catch critical issues - particularly breast cancer - that impact wellness. If a breast biopsy reveals an underlying condition like life-threatening cancer, patients can receive the diagnosis and medical treatment that is necessary for their long-term health.

In The News

“When women in Marla Dudak's family started getting breast cancer, the Boca Raton breast surgeon decided to do genetic testing.”—"Boca breast surgeon trying to solve cancer gene mystery in her own family", South Florida Sun-Sentinel, October 2019

“"Through a friend, I was referred to a wonderful surgical oncologist, Dr. Marla Dudak.”—"Eve Mart's Survivor Story: Breast cancer patient Mart feels compelled 'to do what I can' to help others fight disease", Orlando Sentinel, October 2016

“Women who don't visit a gynecologist for annual checkups are vulnerable to missing this vital screening, said Dr. Marla Dudak, a breast surgeon who volunteers once a month at the Caridad Clinic.”—"CLINIC HELPS WOMEN SURVIVE", South Florida Sun-Sentinel, October 2006

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

blood draw

phlebotomy for lab tests

targeted breast ultrasound

In 2023, Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD performed more blood draw, phlebotomy for lab tests, and targeted breast ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Utah.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD treated as a general surgeon in Salt Lake City, UT during 2012 were breast procedures, excision, ultrasound (sonogram) and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	22
breast procedures	206
cancer surgery	53
diagnostic procedures	77
doctor visit	1091
excision	130
image guided procedures	54
lymph node procedures	36
minimally invasive procedures	54
minor procedures	41
open surgery	77
ultrasound (sonogram)	99
women's imaging	99

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD treated as a general surgeon in Salt Lake City, UT during 2013 were breast procedures, excision, ultrasound (sonogram) and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	179
cancer surgery	44
diagnostic procedures	64
doctor visit	1054
excision	108
image guided procedures	46
lymph node procedures	29
minimally invasive procedures	46
minor procedures	35
open surgery	64
ultrasound (sonogram)	89
women's imaging	89

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	640

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	616
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	321
From 75 to 84	230
85 and over	88
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD in 2013

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	61

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD treated as a general surgeon in Salt Lake City, UT during 2014 were breast procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), women's imaging and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	14
breast procedures	174
cancer surgery	34
diagnostic procedures	65
doctor visit	1015
excision	60
image guided procedures	54
lymph node procedures	52
minimally invasive procedures	54
minor procedures	39
open surgery	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	86
women's imaging	86

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	646

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	616
Black	15
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	332
From 75 to 84	226
85 and over	81
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD in 2014

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	28
Dementia	5
Cancer	59

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD treated as a general surgeon in Salt Lake City, UT during 2015 were breast procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), women's imaging and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	18
breast procedures	243
cancer surgery	33
diagnostic procedures	62
doctor visit	1058
excision	57
image guided procedures	38
lymph node procedures	49
minimally invasive procedures	38
minor procedures	38
open surgery	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	172
women's imaging	172

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1240
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	698
From 75 to 84	440
85 and over	164
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD in 2015

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	61

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD treated as a general surgeon in Salt Lake City, UT during 2016 were breast procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), women's imaging and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	159
cancer surgery	22
diagnostic procedures	44
doctor visit	980
excision	41
image guided procedures	25
lymph node procedures	38
minimally invasive procedures	25
minor procedures	25
open surgery	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	112
women's imaging	112

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	609
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	334
From 75 to 84	236
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD in 2016

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	59

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD treated as a general surgeon in Salt Lake City, UT during 2017 were breast procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), women's imaging and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	237
cancer surgery	43
diagnostic procedures	65
doctor visit	1081
excision	76
image guided procedures	32
lymph node procedures	66
minimally invasive procedures	32
minor procedures	32
open surgery	33
ultrasound (sonogram)	162
women's imaging	162

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	652
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	359
From 75 to 84	263
85 and over	71
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD in 2017

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	56

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD treated as a general surgeon in Salt Lake City, UT during 2018 were breast procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), women's imaging and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	14
breast procedures	202
cancer surgery	31
diagnostic procedures	51
doctor visit	1061
excision	55
image guided procedures	27
lymph node procedures	49
minimally invasive procedures	27
minor procedures	27
open surgery	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	144
women's imaging	144

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	670

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	641
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	314
From 75 to 84	275
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD in 2018

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	59

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD treated as a general surgeon in Salt Lake City, UT during 2019 were breast procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), women's imaging and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	21
breast procedures	185
cancer surgery	25
diagnostic procedures	48
doctor visit	1051
excision	45
image guided procedures	28
lymph node procedures	40
minimally invasive procedures	28
minor procedures	28
open surgery	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	132
women's imaging	132

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	695

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	660
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	317
From 75 to 84	292
85 and over	87
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD in 2019

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	56

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD treated as a general surgeon in Salt Lake City, UT during 2020 were breast procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), women's imaging and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	17
breast procedures	185
cancer surgery	23
diagnostic procedures	44
doctor visit	885
excision	41
image guided procedures	26
lymph node procedures	38
minimally invasive procedures	26
minor procedures	26
open surgery	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	136
women's imaging	136

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	589
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	285
From 75 to 84	262
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD in 2020

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	61

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD treated as a general surgeon in Salt Lake City, UT during 2021 were breast procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), women's imaging and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	25
breast procedures	185
cancer surgery	25
diagnostic procedures	40
doctor visit	889
excision	41
image guided procedures	24
lymph node procedures	33
minimally invasive procedures	24
minor procedures	24
open surgery	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	136
women's imaging	136

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	602

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	565
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	262
From 75 to 84	276
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD in 2021

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	29
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	57

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD treated as a general surgeon in Salt Lake City, UT during 2022 were breast procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), women's imaging and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	17
breast procedures	184
cancer surgery	22
diagnostic procedures	44
doctor visit	835
excision	40
image guided procedures	26
lymph node procedures	36
minimally invasive procedures	26
minor procedures	26
open surgery	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	136
women's imaging	136

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	524
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	232
From 75 to 84	265
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	40
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	2
Cancer	70

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD treated as a general surgeon in Salt Lake City, UT were breast procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), women's imaging and excision.

blood draw	18
breast procedures	194
cancer surgery	32
diagnostic procedures	54
doctor visit	1000
excision	63
image guided procedures	34
lymph node procedures	42
minimally invasive procedures	34
minor procedures	31
open surgery	30
ultrasound (sonogram)	127
women's imaging	127

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	5
Female	295

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	610
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	8
Other	14

**Age**
75 to 84	251
85 and over	44
Less than 65	7
65 to 74	314

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	24
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	5
Cancer	54

Education & Training

Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1995. She completed residency at Jackson Memorial Medical Center. She has a state license in Utah.

Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine (1995)

Residency: Jackson Memorial Medical Center (2000)

Licensed In: Utah

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MountainStar Healthcare

St. Mark's Hospital Lone Peak Hospital

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Marla Weissler Dudak, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Genentech USA, Inc.	$473 Perjeta $329	Kadcyla $62	Herceptin $62	$20
Focal Therapeutics, Inc.	$167 BioZorb $129	$38
Mentor Worldwide LLC	$164 FlexHD Acellular Hydrated Dermis $128	Reconstruction $22	MemoryGel Breast Implants $14
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Inc.	$125 $125
HOLOGIC INC	$125 Suros $39	BioZorb $24	Tumark $22	Sertera $20	$20
Other	$608 Erleada $75	HEMOBLAST Bellows $70	myRisk $55	Nubeqa $52	ENTRE $50	Other $306

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,646
Education	$16

Biography

Dr. Marla Dudak's medical specialty is general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). Areas of expertise for Dr. Dudak include breast ultrasound, breast biopsy, and breast lump. She attended Duke University School of Medicine and then went on to complete her residency at Jackson Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Dudak speaks Spanish. She is professionally affiliated with MountainStar Healthcare.