Courtney L. Scaife,
MD
Vice-Chair for Cancer Affairs in Surgery, Department of Surgery; Chief, Section of Surgical Oncology, Division of General Surgery
Languages Spoken: English
Dr. Courtney Scaife is a Professor of Surgery at the University of Utah who specializes in the care of patients requiring surgical treatment related to gastrointestinal oncology. Dr. Scaife earned her undergraduate degree from DePauw University and medical degree from the University of Wisconsin. Her general surgery residency was done at the University of Utah which was followed by a two-year fellowship in surgical oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Scaife joined the faculty at the University of Utah in 2003 and is a tenured academic surgeon. Dr. Scaife’s focus in surgery involves diseases of the liver, pancreas, and gastrointestinal tract. Her clinical efforts include both complex surgical endeavors as well as academic research. She has received numerous research grants and participates with other colleagues in the areas of diagnosis and treatment of cancer, in particular pancreatic cancer.
Dr. Scaife was appointed as the Vice-Chair for Cancer Affairs in Surgery representing the Department of Surgery at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. She is the Chief for the Section of Surgical Oncology in the Division of General Surgery. Additionally, she serves as the Gastrointestinal Disease Center Leader at the Huntsman Cancer Institute.
Clinical Locations
Clinic 2B, GI Oncology
801-585-0250
General Surgery, Area E
801-585-6911
Specialties
- Liver, Biliary, & Pancreas Surgery
- Colorectal Surgery
- Esophageal Surgery
- Gastric/Esophageal Surgery
- Oncology Surgery
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Sarcoma
- Surgery, General
- Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
- Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Surgery
- Pancreatic Cancer
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Surgery
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Professor |
| Academic Divisions | General Surgery |
| Board Certification | American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery) |
| Cancer Center Programs | Experimental Therapeutics |
Patient Rating
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider 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 care provider
4.7/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.7/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.7/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.5/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.7/ 5
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
UofU Patient
March 13, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Scaife has shown great empathy and concern for me throughout my case and has been willing to spend as much time as needed to explain things.
UofU Patient
March 07, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
dr Scaife is excellent
UofU Patient
February 21, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr Scaife took the time to answer all my questions. She explained everything very clearly.
UofU Patient
February 21, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Left the call not knowing anything but that they got the cancer. no explination of what I was and wasn't supposed to do or how long until I can go back to work.
UofU Patient
February 21, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
I couldn't be more pleased with everyone at the hospital and institute. You literally saved my life, and I will be forever grateful.
UofU Patient
February 15, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
The diagnosis was their decision and they really didn't ask us about what we wanted to do or options with chemo
UofU Patient
January 19, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Again, I was amazed by the genuine concern and professionalism every member of my "Dream Team" has shown.
UofU Patient
January 12, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr Scaif and the resident who first saw me were great. Explained things clearly
UofU Patient
January 12, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Scaife is very personable and knowledgeable. I trust her professional opinion and always enjoy my visits. She seems to genuinely care
UofU Patient
December 22, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
very kind and thorough doctor. both Dr Scaife and Soares. and the intern. all excellent.
UofU Patient
October 19, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
I wish I could have been informed earlier
UofU Patient
October 06, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
The Doctor let me make the decision regarding my treatment.
UofU Patient
September 15, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
they don't call my wife to inform her all the procedures
UofU Patient
September 15, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
I doubt that I will ever be in a position to recommend this very specialized care, but I have no reservation about the quality.
UofU Patient
September 07, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Easy to understand and Kindness come to mind
UofU Patient
August 28, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
I felt like the dr. and staff were very thorough and clear about what the diagnosis and treatment would be. Felt confident in the plan of action.
UofU Patient
August 10, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Scaife is the BEST!!
UofU Patient
August 05, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr Scaiffe and team are awesome.
UofU Patient
August 03, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr.Scaife tought me alot about my body
UofU Patient
July 29, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Very satisfied with concern and care.
UofU Patient
July 01, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
my only minor comment is I thought the sample was taken straight into the fat pad. I realized after taking off thick dressing the bruising went left and right past ncision for several inches. I wasn't expecting so much bruising but all in all the procedure went great
UofU Patient
July 01, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Very personable Doctor. She made me feel very comfortable discussing my issues.
UofU Patient
June 29, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Scaife was very attentive and caring as well as knowledgeable and helpful.
UofU Patient
June 24, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
I had never had this procedure before, so the information was very helpful and appreciated.
UofU Patient
June 12, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
I always get the utmost in professional, knowledgeable, and friendly care from Dr. Scaife and her staff. Dr. Scaife is very easy to talk to and discuss my medical care. She always explains the situation in terms that are understandable. I am very happy and pleased with Dr. Scaife, and her staff's care.
UofU Patient
May 27, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Scaife is one of the best specialists I have had the chance to have care for me. I recommend her to everyone that could benefit from her brilliance.
UofU Patient
May 26, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Scaife was very attentive and took more time with me than i expected. Very thourough.
UofU Patient
May 20, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
She took her time and was very thorough!
UofU Patient
May 11, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
The care given to my husband has been exceptional.
UofU Patient
March 04, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
lol good
UofU Patient
March 04, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
She was Very kind explained everything to me in details you could tell she wanted me to know all the information I would recommend her to anyone.
UofU Patient
March 01, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Scaife was amazing. She had reviewed my records in detail before the appointment. She did a fantastic job of explaining things.
UofU Patient
February 24, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
excellente experience
UofU Patient
February 04, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Care and timeliness was great. I would warn others about the horrible parking only. Everything else was top-notch.
UofU Patient
January 13, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
excellent in every way
UofU Patient
December 23, 2019
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
I was unsure of the follow up plan
UofU Patient
December 16, 2019
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
She made me feel very comfortable and confident in her ability to take care of me.
UofU Patient
November 27, 2019
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr Scaife is absolutely the very best! she took a total interest in my condition, answered all my questions and concerns. so thorough and caring, she is awesome!!!
UofU Patient
November 12, 2019
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
good
UofU Patient
October 28, 2019
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
dr scaife,as usual very caring and explained everything clearly,excellent doctor in every respect
UofU Patient
October 22, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Scaife was very confedent about the procedure I needed and this put me at ease. She was kind and explained things in a way that I could underestand.
UofU Patient
October 21, 2019
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
GREATEST
UofU Patient
October 10, 2019
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Scaif is always very informative and explains things in a clear way that we understand, she shows compassion as well as the utmost professionalism. We are grateful and appreciate her being my surgeon more than words can express.
UofU Patient
September 27, 2019
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
An excellent example
UofU Patient
September 17, 2019
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
fabulous team
UofU Patient
August 19, 2019
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
everyone GREAT
UofU Patient
August 08, 2019
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
good experience
UofU Patient
August 05, 2019
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
dr Scaife was very informative. it's always a pleasure to see her.
UofU Patient
July 22, 2019
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
awesome
UofU Patient
July 13, 2019
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Great experience. Very personable and kind. Very knowledgeable and empathetic.
UofU Patient
July 07, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
very little follow up left me with more questions
UofU Patient
June 28, 2019
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
I have great confidence in Dr. Scaife. I have anxiety and tend to worry alot and she always takes the time to answer questions and concerns. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone.
UofU Patient
April 28, 2019
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
dr scaife and her team caring and outstanding as usual
UofU Patient
April 22, 2019
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
great time with provider--she is the best!!!
UofU Patient
April 22, 2019
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
We have recommended Dr. Scaife on numerous occasions because of the confidence we have in her.
UofU Patient
April 14, 2019
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
good
UofU Patient
April 03, 2019
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
I came to this hospital for a 3rd opinion. Dr. Scaife took the time to thoroughly explain my condition with pictures and her drawings on these pictures in a way I could understand. She answered all my questions.
UofU Patient
March 14, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr Scaife is excellent and we have the utmost confidence in her.
UofU Patient
March 10, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
as usual all very very good = fabulous
UofU Patient
March 04, 2019
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
I can't say enough good things about Dr. Scaife. She was absolutely terrific.
UofU Patient
February 25, 2019
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
As I said before, both Dr. Scaife and her assistant were very informative and I truly felt like I was important and not just another patient.
UofU Patient
February 24, 2019
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Great
UofU Patient
February 20, 2019
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
everything was explained so that we knew exactly what to expect
UofU Patient
February 03, 2019
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I didn't see the provider I was scheduled with except for a 5 second appearance.
UofU Patient
January 27, 2019
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
thank you all very kindly
UofU Patient
January 18, 2019
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Scaife deserves the highest compliments in how she has dealt with me, as does Dr. Martin.
UofU Patient
January 13, 2019
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Doctors and staff were very thorough explaining step-by-step the procedures for the EUS; this included photo detailed explanations with take-home copies.
UofU Patient
January 08, 2019
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
everything was very good.
UofU Patient
December 29, 2018
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Scaiffe is the best doctor I have ever communicated with. She has the heart and talents of a great teacher.
UofU Patient
December 22, 2018
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr Scaife was clear, patient with all my questions and so kind and caring.
UofU Patient
December 19, 2018
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
every thing was great
UofU Patient
December 14, 2018
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
couldn't have asked for better care from all medical staff!
UofU Patient
December 12, 2018
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Scaife and her staff are exquisitely competent health providers. I had the utmost confidence in them at all times.
UofU Patient
November 16, 2018
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Was a little surprised at the short time Dr Scaife spent with me, but in reality, there wasn't too much to discuss since everything looked the same and didn't want to see me for another year.
UofU Patient
November 12, 2018
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Scaife was particularly receptive to the presence of my wife using FaceTime on my iPad. This enabled my wife to participate and better assist me in the decisions that had to be made. This was very important to us, and I'm very grateful for Dr. Scaife's attitude.
UofU Patient
November 12, 2018
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
I am very strongly impressed with the competence of my provider. She was was totally marvelous.
UofU Patient
October 21, 2018
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
from prep,surgery and thru follow up dr scaife and her team have been outstanding,could not imagine any better
UofU Patient
October 05, 2018
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
I have already recommended Dr. Scaife to others.
UofU Patient
September 25, 2018
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Many statements did not apply. This survey should have an N/A option.
UofU Patient
September 09, 2018
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
good experience
UofU Patient
August 20, 2018
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Scaife was very thorough in her explanation to me and was very concerned I was doing well.
UofU Patient
August 17, 2018
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
I love Dr Scaffe, She is so knowledgeable and really takes the time to explain and answer my questions and she really seems interested in making me feel confident in my concerns and worries.
UofU Patient
August 12, 2018
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr.scaife is one of the most caring, kind , informative Doctor who don't only care about her patients but their families to!!!
UofU Patient
August 07, 2018
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
I was really upset on this visit and I was very grateful and impressed with the time Dr. Scaife and her PA Stacy spent with me and reassuring me that everything would be ok. They took time to discuss my CT scans and the improvement they see in my condition. They showed concern and compassion and took the time to make sure I felt better about my condition.
UofU Patient
August 06, 2018
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr Scaife is amazing! My husband and I really like her and are so thrilled with the results of surgery and enjoy chatting with her in our follow-up visit. We appreciate her and Dr. Kara Allen.
UofU Patient
August 04, 2018
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Her explanation of the type of cancer I have and the reason for doing radiation therapy before surgery was clearly explained and well illustrated using diagrams and MRI slices.
UofU Patient
June 25, 2018
dr scaife was very caring,also superb at clearly explaining condition and options
UofU Patient
June 17, 2018
great
UofU Patient
May 28, 2018
We were also impressed with our appointment In every way. We Left feeling better about questions we had, concerns, and confidence in the doctors ability to perform the surgery. Overall, By far, the time we spent put our minds at ease about a very stressful decision our life.
UofU Patient
May 20, 2018
Excellent service, care, concern, and patient relationship.
UofU Patient
April 23, 2018
very good
UofU Patient
April 07, 2018
Love the information Dr. Scaife provides me. She is very thorough and makes sure all my questions are answered.
UofU Patient
April 02, 2018
Dr Scaife very kind and caring and professional! I appreciate her care and concerns and the time she takes to help me.
UofU Patient
March 26, 2018
have already informed others of quality of treatment and care that I was given!
UofU Patient
March 11, 2018
Highly reccomend to anyone needing health care
UofU Patient
March 11, 2018
great understanding of the problem
UofU Patient
March 08, 2018
Good explanations. Appeared to have all time in the world for questions and care planning
UofU Patient
February 19, 2018
DR SCAIFE IS A GREAT SURGEON AND SHE TAKES HER TIME TO EXPLAIN EVERYTHING THE PATIENT NEEDS TO KNOW
UofU Patient
February 19, 2018
good
UofU Patient
January 31, 2018
I appreciated the thoroughness of explanations made by the PA, Stacie, and Dr. Scaife. I left knowing I had selected the best surgeon and facility.
UofU Patient
January 31, 2018
There is a lot I don't understand but I was given great answers to any and all questions that I ask.
UofU Patient
January 22, 2018
We felt better about my situation after talking to the doctor. She covered everything in great detail and helped my wife and I with a better outlook on my treatment.
UofU Patient
January 15, 2018
I have every confidence in Dr. Scaife.. she took time to answer my questions and I knew I was in good hands. that's so important when your so worried. I really felt that she cared about me.
UofU Patient
December 29, 2017
I have 110% confidence in Dr. Scaife's abilities and knowledge. She was very personable and professional and knowledgeable. My husband and I were very pleased to meet her and feel confident in her ability to extract the cancer when it is time for surgery.
UofU Patient
December 17, 2017
great
UofU Patient
December 10, 2017
2nd opinion for earlier diagnosis
UofU Patient
November 13, 2017
Although doctor will not provide care directly she still took time to talk about my condition and made suggestions on what I might do next to address it
UofU Patient
October 24, 2017
Very satisfied with the care and concern from Dr. Scaife and her staff.
UofU Patient
September 16, 2017
An extremely positive overall experience!
UofU Patient
September 12, 2017
she was an angle sent from heaven
UofU Patient
September 09, 2017
Dr. Scaife and her team are fabulous.
UofU Patient
August 21, 2017
My experiences at the Huntsman and by my doctor and nurses have always been excellent.
UofU Patient
August 08, 2017
Dr. Courtney Scaife is an excellent doctor and I do recomend her highly. She is the very best surgeon
UofU Patient
August 06, 2017
Dr. Scaife and her nurse Brandi are absolutely the best. I always feel important when I meet with them, and that I am under the best care available.
UofU Patient
July 17, 2017
Care provider explained results of procedures and next steps in treatment.
UofU Patient
July 15, 2017
very concise, efficient
UofU Patient
June 26, 2017
100%
UofU Patient
June 23, 2017
every thing was great
UofU Patient
June 09, 2017
Dr. Scaiffe is the best and I have so much love for HCI
UofU Patient
May 15, 2017
Dr. Scaife gave me some great information about my Creon medicine and explained some other things that concerned whether the surgery stiches were holding okay.
UofU Patient
May 13, 2017
Courtney is a great doctor and caring physician. But trying to reach her by phone or email is a nightmare
UofU Patient
April 24, 2017
Dr Scaife is beyond fantabulous!
UofU Patient
April 18, 2017
I felt this time I was given a real plan of action. I so appreciated the assistance in securing a supporting oncology team near my home.
UofU Patient
April 08, 2017
I felt like the doctor was rushed and did not have time to thoroughly discuss the results of the tests that were done on me.
UofU Patient
March 24, 2017
Dr Scaife is amazing!!!
UofU Patient
March 23, 2017
Dr. Scaife was very kind and explained everything very well and understandable. She came highly recommend.
UofU Patient
March 05, 2017
Dr Scaife was referred by another patient
UofU Patient
January 01, 2017
I felt cared for and felt that the explanations were clear and were made to make me feel good about what was being done for me.
UofU Patient
December 19, 2016
couldn't have been any better
UofU Patient
December 13, 2016
very good
UofU Patient
December 12, 2016
Dr. Scaife is great. She is very caring and knowledgeable. She took excellent care of me and I would recommend her to anyone.
UofU Patient
October 30, 2016
The nurse, DR. and surgeon were great.
UofU Patient
October 28, 2016
the fact she came into the room said I can't help you im sending you elsewhere. didn't ask anything did see if we had questions. after driving 4 hours for this appt. her assistant spent more time with us than she did
UofU Patient
September 17, 2016
was thoroughly impressed with the physician.
UofU Patient
August 15, 2016
All positive!!!
UofU Patient
August 08, 2016
Dr. Courtney Scaife is an excellent surgeon, she explains things very clearly, is very detailed and just amazing. I would recommend Dr. Scaife very highly.
UofU Patient
July 25, 2016
It did feel like the provider is not as concerned for my condition as I am.
UofU Patient
July 24, 2016
Dr Scaife did each of these things so well.
UofU Patient
June 25, 2016
Dr Scaife was the best for the type of surgery I had. I appreciated getting to talk with her about my concern before having the procedure to remove the port.
UofU Patient
June 18, 2016
I am in good hands with Dr. Scaife. She listens well and makes herself available for further consults.
UofU Patient
June 11, 2016
my care provider was excellent and felt very comfortable and she was very knowledgable about my health care.
UofU Patient
May 15, 2016
Dr. Scaife was wonderful. She made us feel confident in the outcome of my surgery. She is amazingly kind. I would recommend her to anyone.
UofU Patient
April 29, 2016
Dr Scaife was wonderful. I appreciated her telling me the diagnosis prior to showing me the proof. It lessened my anxiety.
UofU Patient
April 02, 2016
My recommendation of Dr. Scaife is based on the stomach surgery on Aug. 3, 2015, not the follow up visit. When she said I had to have visits every year for the next four, I was too startled to ask "why" as the surgery showed no sign of cancer.
UofU Patient
March 28, 2016
She made me feel at ease.
UofU Patient
March 23, 2016
Again, all who participated in my visit couldn't of been more hospitable. What a great organization you have to help people in need of your services.
UofU Patient
March 21, 2016
good
UofU Patient
March 18, 2016
Dr. Scaife was excellent, she answered all of our questions, was not rushed, showed us diagrams that we could understand.
UofU Patient
March 14, 2016
very good
UofU Patient
February 01, 2016
very good
UofU Patient
December 08, 2015
Dr. Scaife is the best. I feel so comfortable with her and have complete confidence with her handling my treatment
UofU Patient
December 06, 2015
Excellent communicator.
UofU Patient
October 13, 2015
Everyone was great to work with and all my questions were answered
UofU Patient
September 12, 2015
good
UofU Patient
September 05, 2015
amazing doctor that really does want to help
UofU Patient
August 25, 2015
My physician is excellent at what she does; however, I waited well over an hour in the exam room to be seen by her; when she finally came in, she was done with me in less than 10 minutes; I was annoyed and just wanted to hurry up and be done and out of there.
UofU Patient
August 23, 2015
I would recommend Dr. Scaife always. She is an amazing surgeon. I have total confidence in her and her team.
UofU Patient
August 23, 2015
there are actually 3care providers on the team. The surgeon was articulate,comforting me that team would work together. but I was given conflicting messages about my care. One said I would have surgery, the chemo administrator said I would not. one said I would have pain medication and nausea medication to take before the chemotherapy but the chemo provider said not. one said it was a slow growing cancer another said it was aggressive.
UofU Patient
August 17, 2015
GOOD
UofU Patient
June 27, 2015
very poor experience with dr. scaife. spent less than two minutes in the exam room with me and did not take the time to answer my questions and explain her diagnosis.
UofU Patient
June 15, 2015
Dr Scaife is a wonderful doctor. She does a lovely job in explaining everything and being honest and upfront which we appreciate.
UofU Patient
June 10, 2015
Dr. Scaife was excellent and would highly recommend her to others.
UofU Patient
April 29, 2015
Dr. Scaife answered all my questions and concerns as did the nurses.
UofU Patient
April 15, 2015
Everything was very good!
UofU Patient
April 07, 2015
Dr. Scaife was excellent in explaining what needed to be done and in answering any questions we had.
UofU Patient
April 01, 2015
not only a wonder provider but a wonderful person thank u very much for all u have done
UofU Patient
March 26, 2015
Dr. Scaife and her staff are very professional, but with a warmth and understanding of what you are enduring.
UofU Patient
March 11, 2015
Dr. Simons is excellent.
UofU Patient
March 11, 2015
good
UofU Patient
February 19, 2015
Dr Scaife was excellent to visit with. We really appreciated the time she spent instructing us, & showing us the CT scan. We were very impressed with the upfront, honest, pleasant, and respectful manner in which she and all her staff showed us.
UofU Patient
February 03, 2015
Very smart and caring
UofU Patient
February 03, 2015
i WOULD ALWAYS RECOMMEND HUNTSMAN HOSPITAL, THE DOCTORS AND STAFF. THEY WERE ALWAYS GREAT AND TREATED US VEY EELL.
UofU Patient
January 27, 2015
Totally loved them all and have told several family and friends how pleased we are. Dr Scaife made sure we understood everything and drew lots of pictures to explain what she was saying. I am so blessed to have her as my surgeon.
UofU Patient
January 13, 2015
I have been very impressed with Dr Scaife, Dr Wright and everyone at Huntsman. Thank you!
UofU Patient
January 12, 2015
This Doctor was amazing (that's why she works at the Huntsman Center). I felt so good about surgery, she went over my scans, had pictures of her own, highlighted area's of concern, and so on and so forth. I was about to leave the clinic after the welcome i received, but the doctor restored all my confidence that i was getting real care.
UofU Patient
December 24, 2014
Stacie the PA did a thorough evaluation of my husband then consulted with Dr. Scaife who was in the OR, then facilitated the tests ordered, even walking us to the lab.
UofU Patient
December 13, 2014
excellent and friendly dedicationof of everybody
UofU Patient
December 11, 2014
Very good experience
UofU Patient
December 01, 2014
Dr. Scaife is the best person and Dr. that anyone could ever hope to have!
UofU Patient
December 01, 2014
We didn't talk about medication or any follow-up care. Surgery is scheduled, and follow-up care will come after that I am sure. We were both very impressed with Dr. Sciafe and her assistant.
UofU Patient
November 21, 2014
Dr. Scaife and Dr. Adler were great. Felt so confident and secure with all of their information and treatment plan. They were amazing. Dr Adler even called my home several days later to see how I was doing and if I had any questions. It really meant a lot to me. Can't tell you how happy I was with the whole experience
UofU Patient
November 18, 2014
Both my surgery and all subsequent follow up appointments have been just great. I've visited many medical care facilities and Huntsman is by far the most professional and enjoyable by far. That's saying a lot of the place that one goes to with cancer.
UofU Patient
October 26, 2014
Dr. Scaife gives me 100% confidence in her work.
UofU Patient
October 23, 2014
Dr. Scaiff is one of the most comforting, sweet, and great listener EVER! Not only is she a top notch Doctor and knows her stuff....but she takes all the time in the world to answer questions, listen, comfort, give hope and give hugs to a really scared patient! Brandi is also the BEST ever. She gets down to a personal level and makes me feel good. I love talking with her. I LOVE them both!!!!
UofU Patient
October 18, 2014
good
UofU Patient
September 29, 2014
The nurse and I had the problem. The Doctor was very good.
UofU Patient
August 19, 2014
Dr. Scaife was excellent â¿¿ engaging, direct, and plain-spoken.
UofU Patient
August 12, 2014
dismissive, abrupt, not personable. consultation felt rushed
UofU Patient
August 11, 2014
Dr Scaife was excellent as well as her assistant Stacey.
UofU Patient
August 09, 2014
Dr. Scaife is an excellent, very knowledgable medical provider. She is the very best and so is her team. My experiences since the first time I met her and her team have been the best. After waiting for many years she was able to explain to me what was happening to my pancreas and recommended surgery in December 2012. I had surgery on January 7,2013.It has given me, my life back.
UofU Patient
June 25, 2014
excellent care
UofU Patient
June 05, 2014
The whole team is excellent!
UofU Patient
May 17, 2014
Told not to take aspirin until after surgery but then told to take it.
UofU Patient
March 24, 2014
It was a great visit. I totally understand what she proposes for my surgery and feel so much more at ease and calm about it. I know that I am in good hands.
UofU Patient
February 19, 2014
Seemed aloof. Not really caring about the patient. Preoccupied with alot of other things.
UofU Patient
February 10, 2014
good
UofU Patient
February 03, 2014
dr Scaife is excellent doctor!!
UofU Patient
January 25, 2014
Dr. Scaife, Stacy Carbine are amazing. They always so concern for me and do everything that they can for me.
UofU Patient
January 13, 2014
Dr. Scaife always made sure that I knew about everything that was happening and made sure I understood well enough to make informed decisions about my care.
UofU Patient
December 26, 2013
very pleased and thankful.
UofU Patient
December 16, 2013
I can't imagine more comforting people and environment to learn a not especially welcome, though not unexpected prognosis.
UofU Patient
December 02, 2013
The doctors were very knowedgeable and explained every thing to us. They answered all of our questions and were very understanding.
UofU Patient
December 02, 2013
I had some concerns that were bothering me about my surgery and monitoring of my illness. Dr. Scaife was very thorough in answering my questions. She alleviated many of the fears I have, and she set up a monitoring program for every six months that will help us keep track of the disease progression.
UofU Patient
November 18, 2013
This was the first visit to this doctor- I'm sure it will get better as there will be more visits- I would like to be informed of any procedure that is going to be performed while I am at the Huntsman- ie- taking biopsies etc.
UofU Patient
November 04, 2013
Doc did well. Made time to see me and took time with me once I was there
UofU Patient
October 18, 2013
I would recommend this Dr. because she is a Cancer Dr. but I would inform them be prepared to have a long wait.
UofU Patient
September 25, 2013
My answers say it all. Very good.
UofU Patient
August 27, 2013
All were great.
UofU Patient
August 05, 2013
She is an outstanding care provider
UofU Patient
June 04, 2013
Having my daughter and husband with me at these appointments was important to me, because they hear things that I don't and they ask questions that I might not think of. My daughter is a nurse and can understand a lot of things that might go right over my head.
UofU Patient
May 31, 2013
great information, attitudes and care
UofU Patient
May 19, 2013
Dr. Scaife is the best.
UofU Patient
May 16, 2013
Each professional we saw was very professional and very willing to answer all of our questions and concerns.
UofU Patient
May 07, 2013
all good
UofU Patient
April 15, 2013
All my concerns were fully answered and handled in a professional and caring manner.
UofU Patient
March 13, 2013
Dr. Courtney Scaife is the most hamble person i ever know. my experience with her is always very good. her support imotionaly help me to always feel good.
UofU Patient
March 12, 2013
Excellent care and a suprising second opinion that required a lot of conversation. Our PA and doctor took plenty of time and gave excellent explainations.
UofU Patient
January 22, 2013
Dr, Courtney Scaife is a wonderful doctor. She has explained things about the pancreas and my condition like no one before had. She is very efficient and very caring. I appreciate her and her medical team who care for me at the hospital during pancreatic surgery very much.
UofU Patient
January 15, 2013
Dr. Scaife is an excellent physican.
UofU Patient
December 31, 2012
Very kind an informative
UofU Patient
December 19, 2012
Dr. Scaife was awesome. The NP didn't answer my questions and wasn't very personable
UofU Patient
December 04, 2012
The attention I received was excellent, but because the appointment was out of order (done before the biopsy was scheduled), I wasn't able to get questions answered or a diagnosis or any idea of prognosis. The waiting and wondering is the most difficult part of this ordeal.
UofU Patient
December 04, 2012
Put me at ease She is a very competant surgeon.
UofU Patient
November 19, 2012
We wont be seeing the Doctor again she was great but chose to find another doctor closer to home the experience is no longer worth the drive.
UofU Patient
August 11, 2012
I am always satisfied with Dr. Scaife's service and that includes Stacie Carbine! :-)
UofU Patient
July 17, 2012
I am very impressed with Dr. Scaife. She is all anyone could hope for in a surgeon. She dosen't make you feel rushed and takes all the time necessary to explain the situation to you,so that you can understand it. She is wonderful and I feel fortunate to have her as my Dr. and Surgeon.
UofU Patient
July 16, 2012
good
UofU Patient
May 12, 2012
Dr Scaife was very pleasant and willing to spend time with us. We appreciated her advice. She made sure we understood the options and let us know that she is very willing to work with us if it is needed in the future.
UofU Patient
May 12, 2012
Perfect experience and it sure helps to find that you don't have cancer any longer. :)
UofU Patient
May 05, 2012
I did value Dr. Scaife's honesty about the time committment.
UofU Patient
February 11, 2012
I would recommend Dr. Scaife and her staff to anyone. They are super plus team.
UofU Patient
January 28, 2012
I was diagnosed with cancer three months ago and have seen 10 doctors. Every time I left a doctor's office everything was unclear and pending. Finally!!! I got answers, explanations and the care I have been looking for. When my family and I left the clinic we were all thrilled with the the best experience we have had. Dr. Scaife talked to us and explained everything in terms we could understand. She was so thorough that I felt every question I had been looking for answers to had been answered.
UofU Patient
January 28, 2012
helped us feel more comfortable about a not so pleasant situation
Dr. Courtney Scaife is a Professor of Surgery at the University of Utah who specializes in the care of patients requiring surgical treatment related to gastrointestinal oncology. Dr. Scaife earned her undergraduate degree from DePauw University and medical degree from the University of Wisconsin. Her general surgery residency was done at the University of Utah which was followed by a two-year fellowship in surgical oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Scaife joined the faculty at the University of Utah in 2003 and is a tenured academic surgeon. Dr. Scaife’s focus in surgery involves diseases of the liver, pancreas, and gastrointestinal tract. Her clinical efforts include both complex surgical endeavors as well as academic research. She has received numerous research grants and participates with other colleagues in the areas of diagnosis and treatment of cancer, in particular pancreatic cancer.
Dr. Scaife was appointed as the Vice-Chair for Cancer Affairs in Surgery representing the Department of Surgery at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. She is the Chief for the Section of Surgical Oncology in the Division of General Surgery. Additionally, she serves as the Gastrointestinal Disease Center Leader at the Huntsman Cancer Institute.
Academic Locations
Huntsman Cancer Hospital
801-585-6911
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Surgery
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Professor |
| Academic Divisions | General Surgery |
| Board Certification | American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery) |
| Cancer Center Programs | Experimental Therapeutics |
Research Interests
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreatic Neoplasms
- Genotype
- Carcinoma, Islet Cell
- Cell Line, Tumor
- Clinical Outcomes
- Stromal Cells
Education History
| Fellowship | University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Oncology Fellow |
| Residency | University of Utah School of Medicine General Surgery Resident |
| Internship | University of Utah School of Medicine General Surgery Intern |
| Professional Medical | University of Wisconsin School of Medicine Medicine M.D. |
| Undergraduate | DePauw University B.S. |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Swords DS, Mulvihill SJ, Brooke BS, Firpo MA, Scaife CL (2019). Size and Importance of Socioeconomic Status-Based Disparities in Use of Surgery in Nonadvanced Stage Gastrointestinal Cancers. Ann Surg Oncol, 27(2), 333-341.
- Swords DS, Scaife CL (2019). ASO Author Reflections: Socioeconomic Disparities in Use of Surgery for Gastrointestinal Cancers Are Large and Impactful in Poor-Prognosis Cancers. Ann Surg Oncol, 27(2), 342-343.
- Swords DS, Mulvihill SJ, Brooke BS, Stoddard GJ, Firpo MA, Scaife CL (2019). County-level Variation in Use of Surgery and Cancer-specific Survival for Stage I-II Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma. (Epub ahead of print) Ann Surg.
- Varedi D, Frigerio A, Scaife C, Hull C (2019). A novel case of TIF1 gamma autoantibody positive dermatomyositis associated with a non-functional pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor. Dermatol Online J, 25(3).
- Shen Y, Zificsak CA, Shea JE, Lao X, Bollt O, Li X, Lisko JG, Theroff JP, Scaife CL, Ator MA, Ruggeri BA, Dorsey BD, Kuwada SK (2015). Design, synthesis, and biological evaluation of sulfonyl acrylonitriles as novel inhibitors of cancer metastasis and spread. J Med Chem, 58(3), 1140-58.
- Russell KW, Scaife CL, Weber DC, Windsor JS, Wheeler AR, Smith WR, Wedmore I, McIntosh SE, Lieberman JR (2014). Wilderness Medical Society practice guidelines for the treatment of acute pain in remote environments: 2014 update. Wilderness Environ Med, 25(4 Suppl), S96-104.
- Bowen ME, Mone MC, Nelson EW, Scaife CL (2014). Image-guided placement of long-term central venous catheters reduces complications and cost. Am J Surg, 208(6), 937-41; discussion 941.
- Chen Y, Youn P, Pysher TJ, Scaife CL, Furgeson DY (2014). Tumour eradication using synchronous thermal ablation and Hsp90 chemotherapy with protein engineered triblock biopolymer-geldanamycin conjugates. Int J Hyperthermia, 30(8), 550-64.
- Martin P, Noonan S, Mullen MP, Scaife C, Tosetto M, Nolan B, Wynne K, Hyland J, Sheahan K, Elia G, ODonoghue D, Fennelly D, OSullivan J (2014). Predicting response to vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitor and chemotherapy in metastatic colorectal cancer. BMC Cancer, 14, 887.
- Benson AB 3rd, DAngelica MI, Abrams TA, Are C, Bloomston PM, Chang DT, Clary BM, Covey AM, Ensminger WD, Iyer R, Kelley RK, Linehan D, Malafa MP, Meranze SG, Park JO, Pawlik T, Posey JA, Scaife C, Schefter T, Sigurdson ER, Tian GG, Vauthey JN, Venook AP, Yen Y, Zhu AX, Hoffmann KG, McMillian NR, Sundar H (2014). Hepatobiliary cancers, version 2.2014. J Natl Compr Canc Netw, 12(8), 1152-82.
- Kendrick ZW, Firpo MA, Repko RC, Scaife CL, Adler DG, Boucher KM, Mulvihill SJ (2014). Serum IGFBP2 and MSLN as diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers for pancreatic cancer. HPB (Oxford), 16(7), 670-6.
- Jackson KL, Glasgow RE, Mone MC, Sheng X, Mulvihill SJ, Scaife CL (2014). Does travel distance influence length of stay in elective pancreatic surgery? HPB (Oxford), 16(6), 543-9.
- Russell KW, Scaife CL, Weber DC, Windsor JS, Wheeler AR, Smith W, Wedmore I, McIntosh SE, Lieberman JR (2014). Wilderness Medical Society practice guidelines for the treatment of acute pain in remote environments. Wilderness Environ Med, 25(1), 41-9.
- Scaife CL, Hewitt KC, Mone MC, Hansen HJ, Nelson ET, Mulvihill SJ (2014). Comparison of intraoperative versus delayed enteral feeding tube placement in patients undergoing a Whipple procedure. HPB (Oxford), 16(1), 62-9.
- Nelson ET, Gross ME, Mone MC, Hansen HJ, Nelson EW, Scaife CL (2013). A survey of American College of Surgery fellows evaluating their use of antibiotic prophylaxis in the placement of subcutaneously implanted central venous access ports. Am J Surg, 206(6), 1034-9; discussion 1039-40.
- Scaife CL, Hartz A, Pappas L, Pelletier P, He T, Glasgow RE, Mulvihill SJ (2013). Association between postoperative complications and clinical cancer outcomes. Ann Surg Oncol, 20(13), 4063-6.
- Russell KW, Mone MC, Scaife CL (2013). Umbilical paracentesis for acute hernia reduction in cirrhotic patients.LID - 10.1136/bcr-2013-201304 [doi]LID - bcr2013201304 [pii]. BMJ Case Rep, 2013.
- Witt BL, Kristen Hilden RN, Scaife C, Chadwick B, Layfield L, Cory Johnston W, Safaee M, Siddiqui A, Adler DG (2013). Identification of factors predictive of malignancy in patients with atypical biliary brushing results obtained via ERCP. Diagn Cytopathol, 41(8), 682-8.
- Poruk KE, Gay DZ, Brown K, Mulvihill JD, Boucher KM, Scaife CL, Firpo MA, Mulvihill SJ (2013). The clinical utility of CA 19-9 in pancreatic adenocarcinoma: diagnostic and prognostic updates. Curr Mol Med, 13(3), 340-51.
- Poruk KE, Firpo MA, Scaife CL, Adler DG, Emerson LL, Boucher KM, Mulvihill SJ (2013). Serum osteopontin and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 1 as diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers for pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Pancreas, 42(2), 193-7.
- Jackson KL, Glasgow RE, Hill BR, Mone MC, Sklow B, Scaife CL, Sheng X, Peche WJ (2013). Does travel distance influence length of stay in elective colorectal surgery? Dis Colon Rectum, 56(3), 367-73.
- Rapoport N, Payne A, Dillon C, Shea J, Scaife C, Gupta R (2013). Focused ultrasound-mediated drug delivery to pancreatic cancer in a mouse model. J Ther Ultrasound, 1, 11.
- Chen LL, Chen X, Choi H, Sang H, Chen LC, Zhang H, Gouw L, Andtbacka RH, Chan BK, Rodesch CK, Jimenez A, Cano P, Jones KA, Oyedeji CO, Martins T, Hill HR, Schumacher J, Willmore C, Scaife CL, Ward JH, Morton K, Randall RL, Lazar AJ, Patel S, Trent JC, Frazier ML, Lin P, Jensen P, Benjamin RS (2012). Exploiting antitumor immunity to overcome relapse and improve remission duration. Cancer Immunol Immunother, 61(7), 1113-24.
- Hazard L, Jones K, Shaban A, Anker C, Scaife C, Weis J, Mulvihill S (2012). Prospective phase I study of capecitabine and oxaliplatin concurrent with radiation therapy for the treatment of locally advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma, and retrospective comparison to concurrent 5-fluorouracil/radiation and gemcitabine/radiation. J Gastrointest Cancer, 43(2), 258-66.
- Pearson EG, Scaife CL, Mulvihill SJ, Glasgow RE (2012). Roux-en-Y drainage of a pancreatic fistula for disconnected pancreatic duct syndrome after acute necrotizing pancreatitis. HPB (Oxford), 14(1), 26-31.
- Gross ME, Nelson ET, Mone MC, Hansen HJ, Sklow B, Glasgow RE, Scaife CL (2011). A comparison of postoperative outcomes utilizing a continuous preperitoneal infusion versus epidural for midline laparotomy. Am J Surg, 202(6), 765-9; discussion 770.
- Rapoport N, Nam KH, Gupta R, Gao Z, Mohan P, Payne A, Todd N, Liu X, Kim T, Shea J, Scaife C, Parker DL, Jeong EK, Kennedy AM (2011). Ultrasound-mediated tumor imaging and nanotherapy using drug loaded, block copolymer stabilized perfluorocarbon nanoemulsions. J Control Release, 153(1), 4-15.
- Kennedy SA, Scaife C, Dunn MJ, Wood AE, Watson RW (2011). Benefits of heat treatment to the protease packed neutrophil for proteome analysis: halting protein degradation. Proteomics, 11(12), 2560-4.
- Shea JE, Nam KH, Rapoport N, Scaife CL (2011). Genexol inhibits primary tumour growth and metastases in gemcitabine-resistant pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. HPB (Oxford), 13(3), 153-7.
- Kopinke D, Brailsford M, Shea JE, Leavitt R, Scaife CL, Murtaugh LC (2011). Lineage tracing reveals the dynamic contribution of Hes1+ cells to the developing and adult pancreas. Development, 138(3), 431-41.
- Scaife CL, Gross ME, Mone MC, Hansen HJ, Litz CL, Nelson ET, Anderson CJ, Wagner G, Gawlick U, Nelson EW (2010). Antibiotic prophylaxis in the placement of totally implanted central venous access ports. Am J Surg, 200(6), 719-22; disussion 722-3.
- Poruk KE, Firpo MA, Huerter LM, Scaife CL, Emerson LL, Boucher KM, Jones KA, Mulvihill SJ (2010). Serum platelet factor 4 is an independent predictor of survival and venous thromboembolism in patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev, 19(10), 2605-10.
- Scaife CL, Shea J, Emerson L, Boucher K, Firpo MA, Beckerle MC, Mulvihill SJ (2010). Prognostic significance of PINCH signalling in human pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. HPB (Oxford), 12(5), 352-8.
- Deer EL, Gonzalez-Hernandez J, Coursen JD, Shea JE, Ngatia J, Scaife CL, Firpo MA, Mulvihill SJ (2010). Phenotype and genotype of pancreatic cancer cell lines. Pancreas, 39(4), 425-35.
- Rapoport N, Kennedy AM, Shea JE, Scaife CL, Nam KH (2010). Ultrasonic nanotherapy of pancreatic cancer: lessons from ultrasound imaging. Mol Pharm, 7(1), 22-31.
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