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Patient Rating:

4.8 out of 5

29 Patient Ratings
18 Patient Comments

Christopher J. Anker, M.D.

Bio

Christopher Anker, MD, is a radiation oncologist at Huntsman Cancer Institute and an assistant professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University Of Utah School Of Medicine. He is a member of the multidisciplinary gastrointestinal, melanoma, central nervous system, and head and neck teams.

Anker is active in the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG), a multi-institutional cooperative organization that directs and oversees studies of radiation therapy alone or in conjunction with surgery and/or chemotherapy. He is engaged in numerous projects involving clinical and radiation physics research. His clinical expertise includes delivering intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT), stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), as well as high-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy.

Anker earned his bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. He attended medical school at the State University of New York Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY, where he graduated magna cum laude. He completed his residency in radiation oncology at the University of Utah.

Locations

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(801) 581-2396 Huntsman Cancer Hospital
1950 Circle of Hope
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
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Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Radiation Oncology - Assistant Professor
Board Certification American Board of Radiology (Radiation Oncology)

Patient Ratings

The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

Likelihood of recommending doctor
4.7
My confidence in doctor
4.8
Time doctor spent with me
4.7
Doctor spoke using clear language
4.8
Doctor's effort to include me in decisions
4.8
Doctor's concern for questions & worries
4.8
Doctor's explanation of condition/problem
4.8
Wait time at clinic
4.3
Doctor's friendliness and courtesy
4.9

Patient Comments

Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

May 06, 2013

still good

April 29, 2013

Dr. Anker has always remained professional and has explained medical conditions and solutions along with the proper medications. I would totally recommend him to others.He is a fantastic doctor and very caring and compassionate. I had no issues with him. His associate Dr. Burt needs much more improvement in those areas. Would not recommend her.

April 15, 2013

We differed in what I would like to do, I felt he was not opening to doing what I thought was best for me.

February 12, 2013

I have full confidence in Dr. Anker and his staff. I am only anxious, because the sooner we get started the better.

January 21, 2013

The staff is caring and concerned and very dedicated to making me feel well and also to being well,

December 10, 2012

good

November 26, 2012

I couldn't be in a better place than the Huntsman Cancer Institute. God Bless HCI and everyone it serves.

September 24, 2012

I would recommend Dr. Anker to anyone who had Anal or Colon Cancer. He is awesome!

April 26, 2012

still very pleased

April 24, 2012

It feels so good to see a professional that I feel truly cares about my well-being. This is not my first experience with medical people and dealing with this cancer, but the Huntsman staff outshines the others I have been to with about and 10 to 1 ratio!

February 23, 2012

We are very comfortable and pleased with Dr. Anker as our Radiologist Oncologist. He takes the time to explain situations, medication, results and the overall picture in terms that are easily understood. He is compassionate and kind. We don't feel rushed and have our list of questions answered! The staff that works with Dr. Anker is also compassionate and kind. We are made to feel at home and at ease. I would highly recommend Dr. Anker and his staff to anyone. We have already recommended Huntsman to our friends as they need treatment.

February 22, 2012

good

February 22, 2012

Good

January 25, 2012

do not have anything negative

December 15, 2011

The only downfall of Dr. Anker is that is it doesn't relate direct to the issue at hand-he doesn't seem to know outside of it.

November 17, 2011

I am so pleased with Dr. Anker, my husband and I were discussing that he explains everything so well, and that we always understand what he is saying.

October 19, 2011

very happy

August 10, 2011

We meet with Dr. Anker and his staff. We are more than satisfied with Dr. Anker. He is very pleasant and has your best interest at heart. He explains details to you in terms that you can easily understand. He takes the time to listen and answers questions. He puts you at ease in a challenging situation. We are blessed to have him as our physician. His mild manner has a calming effect and we are very appreciative of the time he spends with us.