Theresa L. Werner,
MD
Languages Spoken: English
Theresa L. Werner, M.D.
Medical Director, Clinical Trials Office
Associate Professor, Division of Oncology, Department of Medicine
Theresa L. Werner, M.D., is an assistant professor in the Division of Oncology, Department of Medicine, at the University Of Utah School Of Medicine, an Investigator at the Huntsman Cancer Institute, and a member of the Experimental Therapeutics Program. Dr. Werner is a specialist in adult hematology and medical oncology, and her main areas of interest include breast cancer and gynecologic malignancies (cancers of the ovary, uterus, cervix, and vagina).
Dr. Werner earned her bachelor’s degree from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, and her medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She then completed a residency in internal medicine and a chief medical residency at the University Of Utah School Of Medicine, where she received awards for excellence in teaching and the clinical care of patients. Dr. Werner then completed a fellowship in hematology and medical oncology at the University of Utah and the Huntsman Cancer Institute. She is board certified in internal medicine, hematology, and oncology.
Dr. Werner is a member of the gynecologic and breast cancer programs at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. She sees patients with these types of cancers in her clinic as well as those patients at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer in the Family Cancer Assessment Clinic. Dr. Werner is a member of several professional societies including the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the Southwest Oncology Group, and the Gynecology Oncology Group, where she serves as a member of the Medical Oncology Committee. She also serves on the National Cancer Institute’s Cervical Cancer Task Force and the National Cancer Comprehensive Network (NCCN) Panel for Ovarian Cancer which defines national standards for the oncologic care of ovarian cancer. Dr. Werner is heavily involved in clinical and translational research and is active in the experimental therapeutics and phase one clinical trial program. Dr. Werner serves as the principal investigator for numerous clinical trials in breast and gynecologic cancers.
Clinical Locations
Huntsman Cancer Hospital
Clinic 2B, GYN801-585-0250
Specialties
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Internal Medicine
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Associate Professor |
| Academic Divisions | Oncology |
| Board Certification | American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology) |
| Cancer Center Programs | Experimental Therapeutics |
Patient Ratings
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Likelihood of recommending care provider
4.9/ 5
Care provider spoke using clear language
4.9/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.9/ 5
My confidence in care provider
4.9/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.9/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.3/ 5
Time care provider spent with me
4.8/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.9/ 5
Care provider's friendliness and courtesy
4.9/ 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
July 14, 2017
Appreciated the coordination of my information between providers prior to coming into the room. All were informed of what had occurred during the previous week and changes in treatment.
UofU Patient
May 26, 2017
as always, dr. Werner and her team were great
UofU Patient
May 15, 2017
This was my first visit and I saw several providers and had contact with other staff. All were friendly, took their time in explaining the treatment plan, made sure my questions were answered and were kind and courteous in the process.
UofU Patient
May 12, 2017
Dr. Werner is wonderful. She apologized for keeping me waiting and explained what had happened earlier in the day due to the power outage. She was very caring and talked about my lab work, and helped to make a plan so that I could start feeling better.
UofU Patient
May 05, 2017
I appreciate the friendly interest and concern for me.
UofU Patient
May 01, 2017
Can always ask Dr Werner, Ester, Stephanie, Rachel any questions and they never look at me as if I am wasting their time and they always answer my questions
UofU Patient
April 25, 2017
I felt a bit more rushed this time.
UofU Patient
April 16, 2017
Dr Werner is fantastic. she made going through chemo and the process so much easier because she took the time explain and answer my questions.
UofU Patient
March 18, 2017
My confidence in Dr. Werner and her team is almost without limit.
UofU Patient
March 13, 2017
Feel blessed to have them caring for me. They take their time and answer any questions or concerns I have about my care plan. I absolutely love them!!
UofU Patient
February 26, 2017
Dr Werner is fantastic. She makes you feel at ease and answers all your questions and concerns.
UofU Patient
February 25, 2017
Again, there are not words that can explain my thanks, gratitude, deep caring for Dr Werner and Esther. Time spent with me, talking with (not to) is always enough and then some. Sometimes I have left my appointment feeling a bit guilty that I have taken up so much time. Even now after 21/2 years, they will take as much time as I need. Who does that? My Team:):):) They are The Best:):):)
UofU Patient
February 19, 2017
Been going there for 5 years treat me good
UofU Patient
February 10, 2017
Dr. Werner and her team are always excellent and very through. Their concern about my issues is genuine, and I feel that my care truely matters to them.
UofU Patient
February 10, 2017
Everyone has been very good at explaining what I can expect.
UofU Patient
February 06, 2017
Dr. Werner, the nurse, the doctor (fellow) and the social worker all spent time making sure I understood as much as possible about my treatment.
UofU Patient
December 27, 2016
I have full confidence in Dr. Werner and her care plan for me. She has at times taken the time to consult with my other Doctor's regarding her care for me. She takes her time with me and explains test results. I just love her.
UofU Patient
December 24, 2016
I really appreciate the doctors and medical staff. They make me feel that they care.
UofU Patient
December 23, 2016
I learned so much from Esther and Dr Werner! They are both so professional, warm and compassionate. I feel like I am in such good, caring hands with this team.
UofU Patient
December 23, 2016
dr Werner is amazing!
UofU Patient
December 15, 2016
my chemo dr is the best I have had in my life. my questions and my concerns are taken care of by the whole team, but I am well informed of coming changes and have a say in all decisions.
UofU Patient
December 05, 2016
For number 3, showed very good concern but seemed unwilling to be patient-centered in my request for additional prevention medications for CINV, which is very important to me and a very reasonable request with excellent justification. My expectation was that the provider would be more open to tailoring a regimen for me, rather than simply going with the 'standard approach' for all patients.
UofU Patient
November 26, 2016
I have told everyone if they want good care, go to the Huntsman Center. They are the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!
UofU Patient
November 06, 2016
Dr Werner and her team are The Best. she saved my life. There is no way I can explain my gratitude for my amazing team. How do you thank people that saved your life?? There are no words.
UofU Patient
September 03, 2016
I tell people all the time about the great care I receive at HCI.
UofU Patient
August 28, 2016
A much much better experience in the fragmented care I have had in Ogden Utah
UofU Patient
August 16, 2016
good
UofU Patient
July 22, 2016
excellent experience
UofU Patient
July 09, 2016
My care is exceptional. Thank you so very much. I am very grateful.
UofU Patient
June 11, 2016
She is a great doctor. I love her and her team. She is careful of my needs. Also her fellow Dr. Green is a very good doctor with great attention to details.
UofU Patient
May 31, 2016
extremely helpful, taking time to make sure we understood, and answered every question.
UofU Patient
May 09, 2016
Did not meet with the doctor at this appointment.
UofU Patient
April 28, 2016
Dr. Werner and her nurses, Rachel and Stephanie, are a fabulous team. They answer all my questions and give me information that I had not thought of. They are very thorough in their explanations and I know if I have additional questions or concerns I can call at anytime and receive a response in a timely manner.
UofU Patient
April 23, 2016
Dr. Wernerhas to be the most competent hysician in the Institute. that's how much confidence I have in her and in her team. they all know their jobs and they know my medical situation. The nurses know when they don't know the answer to my question, and they find out. if the situation I present is within their sphere of competence, I get a correct, clear, and prompt answer.
UofU Patient
April 08, 2016
I love Theresa Werner - she is the best!
UofU Patient
April 08, 2016
Dr.Werner is fabulous.She acres and dates your feelings.
UofU Patient
March 17, 2016
The Best sevices
UofU Patient
February 16, 2016
My "team" at Huntsman is the absolute BEST.. Dr Werner, Esther, Stephanie, Rachel, Karen are all amazing ladies. I know I am in the best of hands. I Love Them All:):)
UofU Patient
February 03, 2016
Before going into the appointment I had heard very good things about Dr. Werner and her team. The whole team was great and very helpful and knowledgeable about my case. I felt like they knew almost everything that had happened to me since diagnosis and that they really cared about the success of treatment. Dr. Werner took time to write out the plan for treatment, explain how it would work and the importance of each part. She's wonderful and made me feel like I mattered.
UofU Patient
January 29, 2016
Dr. Werner is always positive, kind and with wit to make me laugh. I can't ask any better Medical Oncologist and her nurse Stephanie's sincere care. I am so grateful that I have met such an amazing doctor and nurses who think of patients' best being. Thank you so much for saving so many lives!!
UofU Patient
January 22, 2016
The team was very accommodating
UofU Patient
December 18, 2015
Dr. Werner and her team are simply the best you will find in the medical institutions on this hill. The MA, nurses, APRN, and Dr. Werner herself are knowledgeable, competent, and very careful about what they do in administering care to the patient. Dr. Werner does not hesitate to call in specialists from other fields as necessary. There is nothing these people won't do to help me feel well.
UofU Patient
December 14, 2015
The whole team was warm and friendly and seemed very competent.
UofU Patient
December 06, 2015
All of the caregivers were awesome. They seemed to know their roll in my care. They were all so positive. They took plenty time in listening to my concerns. They treated me as if my daughters and I were the only one there.
UofU Patient
November 26, 2015
I really like my doctor ,the student was not a good
UofU Patient
November 25, 2015
My Team, the entire Team, is the absolute best. There is no doubt in my mind and my heart that Dr Werner, Esther, Rachel, Stephanie, Karen, Grace saved my life. I am so very blessed and thankful for them all. I know if I have a question, concern I can contact anyone on my Team and they will be there for me.
UofU Patient
October 31, 2015
My care providers are amazing! I hate completing this evaluation after every visit - it's the only thing I dislike about HCI
UofU Patient
October 30, 2015
I felt rushed, and the onset of information was too quickly presented for me to process. However, I do understand this physician is extremely busy with other patients. I do feel that more time taken would have been nice without the feeling of everyone rushing to get off work. Because of the delay, we had to hurry to get my blood work done before 6pm-it was 5:55 when we finished out visit. I am still unsure when I pick up my meds, how to schedule them with the chemo. I do not feel confident or knowledgeable about my care, and I have not felt this way with any of my other doctors. They have really taken the time to explain things to me.
UofU Patient
October 18, 2015
I have been seen at least once a year for the past 10 years.
UofU Patient
August 27, 2015
Dr. Werner and her staff are always friendly and compassionate. I have complete trust in their treatment plan for me. I would never go anywhere else!!
UofU Patient
August 17, 2015
dr Werner and her Team are the absolute best. They saved my lifeð¿¿¿
UofU Patient
July 06, 2015
My family members and myself left your clinic with HOPE instead of fear. There are no words to express the love and respect we have for all Dr. Warner's staff.
UofU Patient
June 15, 2015
I always feel informed about what is going on in my treatment and general situation.
UofU Patient
June 12, 2015
I had the best experience I have ever had with a clinic since I have been out here. Everyone was so nice and explained things better than anyone has ever done.
UofU Patient
May 07, 2015
Dr. Werner is a shining example of the very best healthcare provider on the planet! She gave me hope again at a time when I'd lost all hope in surviving....
UofU Patient
April 23, 2015
We liked Dr. Werner very much and the entire "team" was very friendly and thorough.
UofU Patient
April 19, 2015
Dr. Werner and her team are wonderful to me. I also had an infusion and Mary S. was my nurse. I can't say enough good things about her. She is efficient and very kind.
UofU Patient
April 18, 2015
dr. Werner and her team are wonderful, they take great care of me.
UofU Patient
April 03, 2015
Theresa Warner is the best! I just love her and the care she gives me!
UofU Patient
April 01, 2015
your chart needs about three more boxes on the very good end to register the amount of confidence I have in Dr. Werner and her team.
UofU Patient
March 23, 2015
Thank you for taking time to answer my questions. Things are going well and your friendly manner makes it easy to make all these visits.
UofU Patient
March 20, 2015
Dr. Werner is the best, and I know I can trust her judgement when decisions are made about my care.
UofU Patient
March 11, 2015
great place
UofU Patient
February 11, 2015
Dr Werner and her Team are The BEST
UofU Patient
February 03, 2015
waiting 3 hours is not acceptable.
UofU Patient
December 27, 2014
We highly recommend Huntsman to anyone who asks us about Cancer Treatment
UofU Patient
December 24, 2014
this was just for labs- not to see the doctor
UofU Patient
November 20, 2014
Dr Warner is amazing. Always willing to take as much time as necessary with me, explaning everything. She is caring, funny and the best there is. IF I have to have Cancer, I am blessed to have her as my MD:)
UofU Patient
September 25, 2014
Dr Werner is one of the best doc's I've ever worked with. She is extremely thorough, is a good communicator, and I can tell she genuinely care about me
UofU Patient
September 13, 2014
I never did see Dr. Werner that day, but have complete confidence in Esther and am grateful to have such a good team advising and helping me. Thank you.
UofU Patient
September 04, 2014
Love my doctors
UofU Patient
August 17, 2014
My care couldn't have been better.
UofU Patient
August 07, 2014
Once again, I felt like the doctor and everyone involved cared about me.
UofU Patient
July 31, 2014
Esther and Dr. Werner are always very concerned about my welfare. I trust them completely. they always remember my history and address my concerns and questions.
UofU Patient
July 31, 2014
Teresa (Dr. Werner) is just the best. I'm so glad she's my doctor. She remembers me and my concerns even though we're down to 6 month visits.
UofU Patient
July 11, 2014
Dr. Werner is off the chart in her care and treatment, especially of this non-routine situation.
UofU Patient
June 16, 2014
I would strongly recommend this hospital and all the staff members to anyone with any situation similar to mine.
UofU Patient
June 12, 2014
the Huntsmen Center is The Best of Everything
UofU Patient
June 11, 2014
Dr. Werner is excellent.
UofU Patient
June 09, 2014
The staff at Hntsman was amazing!
UofU Patient
May 30, 2014
Love Dr. Soisson, Dr. Werner, and all their nurse's and associates.
UofU Patient
May 18, 2014
Routine port flush - the nurses in the lab are always very courteous. This was on the day the clinic moved to their new location, so they were somewhat concerned about my privacy - but I was not concerned.
UofU Patient
May 15, 2014
DR. THERESA WERNER AND HER STAFF ARE ALWAYS PLEASANT AND PROVIDE GREAT INFORMATION.
UofU Patient
May 11, 2014
My questions are always answered... I never have any concerns. I know I'm in good hands. Happy Mother's Day, all...
UofU Patient
May 09, 2014
MY DREAM TEAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
UofU Patient
April 18, 2014
I love the team Dr. Werner has and I love Dr. Werner. I feel safe with her, listened to and considered in the decisions about my health. The Huntsman Center is not close to my home and I was thinking of going to a place closer to my home but I will not because of my confidence in Dr. Werner. I also worked with Wendy Kohlman that day and Wendy is also incredible. She is very dependable, knowledgable, and hard working.
UofU Patient
April 05, 2014
Dr. Werner and her staff always are excellent !
UofU Patient
March 30, 2014
Theresa Werner and her nurse Stephanie are awesome!
UofU Patient
March 16, 2014
My visits with Dr. Werner are always a good experience.
UofU Patient
March 13, 2014
perfect
UofU Patient
March 07, 2014
they are all great...
UofU Patient
March 05, 2014
I got good vibes from the staff and continue to with my following treatments.
UofU Patient
January 25, 2014
One of the best experiences I've ever had with a physician....Dr. Werner listens, provides sound easy to follow instruction and compassion and encouragement rarely seen in a clinical setting.
UofU Patient
January 25, 2014
good explanations and description. however, I was asked the same questions the previous three doctors asked. the exam made my pain worse and no one offered to help me with it until the drs left the room and I couldn't even stand. the nurse had remained behind to go over side effects and immediately took steps to get me some pain relief. she was wonderful.
UofU Patient
January 19, 2014
great people to deal with bad cancer.!
UofU Patient
December 21, 2013
Your chart doesn't have categories high enough for Dr. Werner and her staff.
UofU Patient
December 16, 2013
It was such a refreshing experience to visit with Dr. Werner and her colleagues. We say "visit" because our experience was more like meeting with very knowledgeable friends than medical professionals we just met. Everyone was very caring towards my mother and I especially appreciated that.
UofU Patient
December 15, 2013
On this visit, for the initial assessment I was able to see Esther L. Kannapel, A.P.R.N. I feel very lucky whenever I am able to see her. She is excellent in all ways, including her manner. She is very easy to talk to and I am amazed at the details she remembers from previous visits. I feel that she does a very thorough assessment for Dr. Werner and that I am in very good hands. I sincerely appreciate her help in all ways. I always see Dr. Soisson and Dr. Werner and think very are both excellent doctors as well, in all ways, including the very human way they treat me. I sincerely appreciate all the help I receive from all of these nurse/practitioners/doctors.
UofU Patient
December 02, 2013
I feel safe and well cared for.
UofU Patient
November 26, 2013
Theresa Werner is a wonderful doctor! I am happy to have her as mine. And Stephanie, her nurse, is great too. They are a terrific team.
UofU Patient
November 11, 2013
The above questions would seem to indicate that there was choice, discussion and solution. We did not find that the case. Yes, we are not very pleased with things, and feel like there is little concern for our convenience or needs.
UofU Patient
October 07, 2013
The staff at Huntsman has fought with me through two cancers in the past four years. From the lady that cleaned my room after my first debulking surgery up to the various oncologists involved in my treatment every person I have dealt with has made me feel I was the most important patient on the roster. Huntsman's staff has saved my life and my sanity.
UofU Patient
September 30, 2013
all my experiences have been good
UofU Patient
September 21, 2013
The care I received from all floors and everyone involved in my treatment was over the top in every aspect of my stay. I would recommend Huntsman institute and University of Utah because of their excellent medical staff and the care I received.
UofU Patient
August 26, 2013
I really appreciate this team and how they know me and show concern for me.
UofU Patient
August 12, 2013
I was extremely pleased with how Ester expressed her care for my interest and explained what can I do to maintain better health by writing a note for me just the way Dr. Warner did when I met her the first time. Huntsman has such amazing doctors not only intelligent but show their sincere care for patients. Thank you so very much!!
UofU Patient
August 09, 2013
I can't say enough good things about Dr. Werner. She is wonderful and I thank God every day that I am able to be treated by her and her staff. I am in remission today because of their knowledge and excellent care. She always makes me feel like I am important and that she cares about me as a person. Even though I have to travel from Idaho every 3 weeks for treatment...it is sooo worth it!!
UofU Patient
August 05, 2013
Dr. Werner's team from her secretaries (Killie or Kim) the nurses Rachael and Stephanie, her Physician Assistant Esther and Dr. Werner provide me with information that it really helps me. Esther went beyond anything posible to give information to my insurance and then to explain to me my problem and findings in my tests. Then Dr. Werner reaffirm and explain again with concern and clarity all my questions.
UofU Patient
July 03, 2013
Same comment . . . outstanding throughout.
UofU Patient
June 24, 2013
Very good experience. Better than I expected
UofU Patient
June 19, 2013
The time spent with the doctor is short but, because of the teamwork with the nurse and nurse practitioner, it seems adequate.
UofU Patient
June 07, 2013
Good
UofU Patient
May 29, 2013
I have nothing but praise for the Oncology Dr.s & Staff from check in to the end of my appointment. All of the staff @ Huntsman is the best!!
UofU Patient
May 09, 2013
I feel I have gotten the very best care possible in Clinic.
UofU Patient
April 19, 2013
Fantastic providers. Very knowledgeable and helpful.
UofU Patient
April 12, 2013
Dr. Werner has it nailed in terms of her interaction with me as a patient, a good mixture of professionalism and friendliness, showing attention to all relevant medical details while also showing an interest in me as a person and the elements of my personal life. She is an outstanding clinician.
UofU Patient
March 11, 2013
I feel good about my care and the attention you give me. I need to bring more questions with me . . . You're so good at answering them. Thanks.
UofU Patient
March 04, 2013
Dr. Werner and her Physician Assistant Esther are excellent human beings, which make them excellent, caring medical team. Great team
UofU Patient
February 26, 2013
Dr. Theresa Werner and her assistants are always wonderful; they make me feel as though I am their only patient! Thank you!
UofU Patient
February 19, 2013
Dr. Werner was even more than we expected she was outstanding
UofU Patient
February 17, 2013
I have nothing but good comments & confidence that I'm at the best place to beat my cancer.
UofU Patient
January 09, 2013
We have been so impressed with Dr. Warner and her entire staff. They are always concerned and helpful with questions and just explaining everything in detail!
UofU Patient
January 02, 2013
My care was primarily provided by a nurse, not one of the group listed above.
UofU Patient
January 01, 2013
The people involved are unbelievable! They make this difficult experience manageable. Thank you.
UofU Patient
January 01, 2013
Highly confident in the entire team
UofU Patient
November 19, 2012
Dr Werner is great!! I feel like she genuinly cares about me. She never acts like she is in a rush and takes the time to explain things and answer all my questions. I know I am getting the best care possible!
UofU Patient
November 05, 2012
I absolutely love Dr Werner and trust her implicitly! Monday (and the one other time I waited a couple hrs), were just really busy days.
UofU Patient
October 30, 2012
We are taking a change of direction with my treatment and I will need to ask more questions at the next appointment.
UofU Patient
October 23, 2012
even thought I know they are very busy, they have time to answer my questions and encourage
UofU Patient
October 15, 2012
due to the business of this day; we felt confident in time shared by care providers. It was all we needed to complete the phase of treatment mom is in.
UofU Patient
October 13, 2012
Dr. Warner is always great to not only explain things well but she is also great to write things down.
UofU Patient
October 12, 2012
felt i had excellent care.
UofU Patient
October 01, 2012
Everyone we saw at the Huntsman Center was excellent and we feel very confident that we will get the best care possible at your facility
UofU Patient
September 28, 2012
Again, the medical staff is no less than excellent.
UofU Patient
September 23, 2012
Our experience with Dr. Warner was so great. She did a great job at not only talking to us, but she wrote down all of the important information regarding treatment, side effects and medication information as she was talking to us so that we could refer back to it and that was very helpful!
UofU Patient
August 18, 2012
my hope is people I know won't have to go thru cancer, if so, I would recommend you. The doctor told me it was my decision to undergo chemo; in Az. it was the doctor telling me what to do.
UofU Patient
August 17, 2012
Dr. Werner has been incredible from day one. She always makes me feel like she is there for just me while she is in the room, and not only medically, but also by taking time to have some personal conversation and interaction before I leave. Dr. Werner never makes me feel intimidated or fearful of asking questions - she is wonderful!
UofU Patient
August 10, 2012
I am very pleased with the care I receive at Huntsman, and have much confidence in Dr. Werner, Dr Soisson, and their staffs.
UofU Patient
August 06, 2012
Excellent service was received by HCI. I feel very confident with doctors, and all medical staff there.
UofU Patient
July 16, 2012
The physician and nurse practitioner are excellent caregivers
UofU Patient
June 30, 2012
Dr. Werner is awesome
UofU Patient
June 04, 2012
Dr. Werner has an attention to detail and her efforts are a comfort to me in the way that she take their decisions about my treatment and recomendations, I am very pleased .
UofU Patient
April 24, 2012
I look forward to my visits. They always cover all of my concerns.
UofU Patient
April 14, 2012
Dr. Werner and Esther K. have given me excellent care. I look forward to seeing them for my appointments.
UofU Patient
March 14, 2012
I would probably not recommend a specific provider in the infusion center, but I would definitely recommend HCI infusion center.
UofU Patient
February 28, 2012
Dr. Werner took time to listen and give me their thoughts and suggestions. I am proud/thankful that I am able to receive care there. You guys are great.
UofU Patient
February 16, 2012
Best care providers any where!!!!
UofU Patient
February 14, 2012
Felt so much better about my challenges and condition after I met with the team.
UofU Patient
February 14, 2012
I feel comfortable about asking questions and am answered with knowledge that I can understand.
UofU Patient
February 13, 2012
Dr. Werner is the best!
UofU Patient
February 09, 2012
very informative, helpful and personable
UofU Patient
January 09, 2012
very satisfied and comfortable
Theresa L. Werner, M.D.
Medical Director, Clinical Trials Office
Associate Professor, Division of Oncology, Department of Medicine, Huntsman Cancer Institute
Dr. Werner earned her bachelor’s degree from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, and her medical doctorate from Indiana University School of Medicine, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She completed her residency in internal medicine and a chief medical residency at the University Of Utah School Of Medicine, where she received awards for excellence in teaching and the clinical care of patients. Dr. Werner then completed a fellowship in hematology and medical oncology at the University of Utah and the Huntsman Cancer Institute. She is board certified in medical oncology.
Dr. Werner is an Associate Professor in the Division of Oncology, Department of Medicine, at the University of Utah School of Medicine, an Investigator at the Huntsman Cancer Institute, and a member of the Experimental Therapeutics Program. Dr. Werner is a specialist in adult hematology and medical oncology, with a focus on breast cancer and gynecologic malignancies (cancers of the ovary, uterus, cervix, and vagina). She also sees patients and families at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer through the Family Cancer Assessment Clinic.
Dr. Werner is a member of several professional societies including the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the Southwest Oncology Group, and the Gynecology Oncology Group. She also serves on the National Cancer Comprehensive Network (NCCN) Panel for Ovarian Cancer, which defines national standards for the oncologic care of ovarian cancer. Dr. Werner is heavily involved in clinical and translational research, with an emphasis on breast and gynecologic malignancies, and is active in the experimental therapeutics and phase one clinical trial programs. She currently serves as the principal investigator for numerous clinical trials, including cooperative group, industry sponsored, and investigator-initiated trials at HCI, with an emphasis on utilizing tumor profiling to better define patients that will best respond to targeted therapy.
Academic Locations
Huntsman Cancer Institute
801-585-0255
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Internal Medicine
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Associate Professor |
| Academic Divisions | Oncology |
| Board Certification | American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology) |
| Cancer Center Programs | Experimental Therapeutics |
Research Interests
- Breast Cancer
- Cervix Neoplasms
- Ovarian Neoplasms
- Uterine Neoplasms
- Breast Neoplasms
- Clinical Trials, Phase I
Education History
| Fellowship | University of Utah School of Medicine Hematology/Oncology Chief Fellow |
| Other Training | University of Utah, Clinical Investigation Training Program |
| Fellowship | University of Utah School of Medicine Hematology/Oncology Fellow |
| Chief Resident | University of Utah School of Medicine Internal Medicine Chief Resident |
| Residency | University of Utah School of Medicine Internal Medicine Resident |
| Internship | University of Utah School of Medicine Internal Medicine Intern |
| Professional Medical | Indiana University Medicine M.D. |
| Undergraduate | Indiana University Biology B.S. |
Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Munster P, Aggarwal R, Hong D, Schellens JH, van der Noll R, Specht J, Witteveen PO, Werner TL, Dees EC, Bergsland E, Agarwal N, Kleha JF, Durante M, Adams L, Smith DA, Lampkin TA, Morris SR, Kurzrock R (2016). First-in-Human Phase I Study of GSK2126458, an Oral Pan-Class I Phosphatidylinositol-3-Kinase Inhibitor, in Patients with Advanced Solid Tumor Malignancies. Clin Cancer Res, 22(8), 1932-9.
- Agarwal N, McPherson JP, Bailey H, Gupta S, Werner TL, Reddy G, Bhat G, Bailey EB, Sharma S (2016). A phase I clinical trial of the effect of belinostat on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of warfarin. Cancer Chemother Pharmacol, 77(2), 299-308.
- Camp NJ, Lin WY, Bigelow A, Burghel GJ, Mosbruger TL, Parry MA, Waller RG, Rigas SH, Tai PY, Berrett K, Rajamanickam V, Cosby R, Brock IW, Jones B, Connley D, Sargent R, Wang G, Factor RE, Bernard PS, Cannon-Albright L, Knight S, Abo R, Werner TL, Reed MW, Gertz J, Cox A (2016). Discordant Haplotype Sequencing Identifies Functional Variants at the 2q33 Breast Cancer Risk Locus. Cancer Res, 76(7), 1916-25.
- Boothe D, Orton A, Odei B, Stoddard G, Suneja G, Poppe MM, Werner TL, Gaffney DK (2016). Chemoradiation versus chemotherapy or radiation alone in stage III endometrial cancer: Patterns of care and impact on overall survival. Gynecol Oncol, 141(3), 421-7.
- Moore KN, Sill MW, Tenney ME, Darus CJ, Griffin D, Werner TL, Rose PG, Behrens R (2015). A phase II trial of trebananib (AMG 386; IND#111071), a selective angiopoietin 1/2 neutralizing peptibody, in patients with persistent/recurrent carcinoma of the endometrium: An NRG/Gynecologic Oncology Group trial. Gynecol Oncol, 138(3), 513-8.
- Werner TL, Wade ML, Agarwal N, Boucher K, Patel J, Luebke A, Sharma S (2015). A pilot study of JI-101, an inhibitor of VEGFR-2, PDGFR-beta, and EphB4 receptors, in combination with everolimus and as a single agent in an ovarian cancer expansion cohort. Invest New Drugs, 33(6), 1217-24.
- Diamond JR, Wu B, Agarwal N, Bowles DW, Lam ET, Werner TL, Rasmussen E, Gamelin E, Soto F, Friberg G, Sun YN, Sharma S (2015). Pharmacokinetic drug-drug interaction study of the angiopoietin-1/angiopoietin-2-inhibiting peptibody trebananib (AMG 386) and paclitaxel in patients with advanced solid tumors. Invest New Drugs, 33(3), 691-9.
- Grenache DG, Heichman KA, Werner TL, Vucetic Z (2015). Clinical performance of two multi-marker blood tests for predicting malignancy in women with an adnexal mass. Clin Chim Acta, 438, 358-63.
- Lum MM, Belnap TW, Frandsen J, Brown AP, Sause WT, Soisson AP, Dodson MK, Werner T, Gaffney DK (2015). Survival Analysis of Cancer Patients With FIGO Stage IIIA Endometrial Cancer. Am J Clin Oncol, 38(3), 283-8.
- Dizon DS, Mackay HJ, Thomas GM, Werner TL, Kohn EC, Hess D, Rose PG, Covens AL (2014). State of the science in cervical cancer: where we are today and where we need to go. Cancer, 120(15), 2282-8.
- Yadav BS, George P, Sharma SC, Gorsi U, McClennan E, Martino MA, Chapman J, Chen LM, Prakash G, Malhotra P, Tantravahi SK, Glenn MJ, Werner TL, Baksh K, Sokol L, Morris GJ (2014). Primary non-Hodgkin lymphoma of the ovary. Semin Oncol, 41(3), e19-30.
- Morgan RJ Jr, Alvarez RD, Armstrong DK, Burger RA, Chen LM, Copeland L, Crispens MA, Gershenson DM, Gray HJ, Hakam A, Havrilesky LJ, Johnston C, Lele S, Martin L, Matulonis UA, OMalley DM, Penson RT, Powell MA, Remmenga SW, Sabbatini P, Santoso JT, Schink JC, Teng N, Werner TL, Dwyer MA, Hughes M (2013). Ovarian cancer, version 2.2013. J Natl Compr Canc Netw, 11(10), 1199-209.
- Horvath LE, Werner T, Boucher K, Jones K (2013). The relationship between tumor size and stage in early versus advanced ovarian cancer. Med Hypotheses, 80(5), 684-7.
- Gaffney DK, Werner TL (2012). Curative Treatment for Recurrent and Metastatic Cervical Cancer. Expert Rev Obstet Gynecol, 7(6), 521-523.
- Morgan RJ Jr, Alvarez RD, Armstrong DK, Burger RA, Castells M, Chen LM, Copeland L, Crispens MA, Gershenson D, Gray H, Hakam A, Havrilesky LJ, Johnston C, Lele S, Martin L, Matulonis UA, OMalley DM, Penson RT, Remmenga SW, Sabbatini P, Santoso JT, Schilder RJ, Schink J, Teng N, Werner TL, Hughes M, Dwyer MA (2012). Ovarian cancer, version 3.2012. J Natl Compr Canc Netw, 10(11), 1339-49.
- Smit WS, Sufliarsky J, Werner TL, Dizon D, Wagnerova M, Hirte HW, Spirtos N, Oza A, Dirix L, El-Hashimy M, Acharyya S, Tan EY, Weber D, Schellens JH (2012). A phase II study of Patupilone (EPO906) in patients with platinum- resistant or -refractory ovarian cancer. January 2012. Clin Ovarian Cancer Other Gynecol Malig.
- Albright F, Teerlink C, Werner TL, Cannon-Albright LA (2012). Significant evidence for a heritable contribution to cancer predisposition: a review of cancer familiality by site. BMC Cancer, 12, 138.
- Morgan RJ Jr, Alvarez RD, Armstrong DK, Boston B, Burger RA, Chen LM, Copeland L, Crispens MA, Gershenson D, Gray HJ, Grigsby PW, Hakam A, Havrilesky LJ, Johnston C, Lele S, Matulonis UA, OMalley DM, Penson RT, Remmenga SW, Sabbatini P, Schilder RJ, Schink JC, Teng N, Werner TL (2011). Epithelial ovarian cancer. J Natl Compr Canc Netw, 9(1), 82-113.
- Brown AP, Neeley ES, Werner T, Soisson AP, Burt RW, Gaffney DK (2010). A population-based study of subsequent primary malignancies after endometrial cancer: genetic, environmental, and treatment-related associations. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys, 78(1), 127-35.
- Montejo M, Werner TL, Gaffney D (2009). Current challenges in clinical management of endometrial cancer. Adv Drug Deliv Rev, 61(10), 883-9.
- Werner TL, Agarwal N, Carney HM, Rodgers GM (2007). Management of cancer-associated thrombotic microangiopathy: what is the right approach? Am J Hematol, 82(4), 295-8.
- Lo T, van Der Schalie E, Werner T, Brun YV, Din N (2004). A temperature-sensitive mutation in the dnaE gene of Caulobacter crescentus that prevents initiation of DNA replication but not ongoing elongation of DNA. J Bacteriol, 186(4), 1205-12.
Review
- Lim HY, Werner T, Agarwal N, Rodgers GM (2008). Management of thrombotic microangiopathy with underlying malignancy. Helix Review Series: Oncology. 2008; 13(2):18-21. [Review]. Helix Review Series, 13(2), 18-21.
Book Chapter
- Werner TL (December 2015). Chapter 4 - Breast Cancer Bone Metastases. In R. Lor Randall (Ed.), Metastatic Bone Disease: Essentials for the Orthopedic Surgeon (pp. 45-54). Springer International.
Case Report
- Tantravahi SK, Werner TL (2012). Locally recurrent endometrial cancer: a case report. J Natl Compr Canc Netw, 10(4), 442-5.
- Wong J, Werner TL (July 2011). Kikuchi-Fujimoto Lymphadenitis: A Case of Misdiagnosed Breast Cancer. Am J Case Rep, 12, 80-82.
- Agarwal N, Spahr JE, Werner TL, Newton DL, Rodgers GM (2006). Acquired amegakaryocytic thrombocytopenic purpura. Am J Hematol, 81(2), 132-5.
Letter
Abstract
- Moore KN, Sill MW, Tenney ME, Darus CJ, Griffin D, Werner TL, Rose PG, Behrens R (2015). A Phase II Trial of Trebananib (AMG 386; IND#111071), a Selective Angiopoietin 1/2 Neutralizing Peptibody, in Patients with Persistent/Recurrent Carcinoma of the Endometrium: A Gynecologic Oncology Group Study [Abstract]. SGO March 2015, 137(supp 1), 24.
- Munster P, VanDer Noll R, Voest E, Specht J, Werner TL, Dees EC, Tan AR, Daud A, Schellens J, Lolkema MP, Griffin M, Agarwal N, Falchook GS, Kleha JF, Durante M, Smith DA, Adams L, Greshock J, Morris SR, Kurzrock R (2015). PI3K kinase inhibitor GSK2126458 (GSK458): Clinical activity in select patient (pt) populations defined by predictive markers (Study P3K112826). Oral Presentation European Society of Medical Oncology, September 2012, Vienna, Austria. [Abstract]. European Society of Medical Oncology [Abstract]. Clinical Cancer Research.
- Diamond JR, Agarwal N, Bowles DW, Lan ET, Werner TL, Wu B, Rasmussen E, Gamelin E, Soto F, Friberg G, Sun YN, Sharma S (2014). Evaluation of pharmacokinetic (PK) drug-drug interactions (DDI) between trebananib and paclitaxel (PTX) in patients (pts) with advanced solid tumors [Abstract]. ASCO Annual Meeting, 2014, Chicago, Illinois.
- Cohen AL, Factor R, Schabel M, Bild A, Werner TL (2013). Effect of short course, high-dose valproic acid on proliferation in breast adenocarcinomas [Abstract]. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 2013 ASCO Annual Meeting Abstracts 31:15s, 2013(May 20 Supplement), e13522.
- Cohen, AL, Schabel M, Bild AH, Werner TL (2011). VAST (Valproic Acid Signature Trial): A proof-of-principle study correlating pharmacology, pathology, and advanced imaging with genomic prediction of drug sensitivity in breast cancer. Poster Presentation Oncology Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, June 2011. (suppl; abstr TPS148) [Abstract]. J Clin Oncol, 29(15s).
- Agarwal, N, Sahu M, Abhyankar J, Werner TL, Benjamin B, Srinivas NR, Sharma S (June 2011). A drug-drug interaction study of Everolimus (an mTOR inhibitor) and JI-101, an orally active inhibitor of VEGF2, PDGF, and EphB4 receptors, in patients with advanced urologic tumors. American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, June 2011. Published in J Clin Oncol 29:15s, 2011 (suppl; abstr e15077) [Abstract]. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 29(15s).
- Bild AH, Sun Y, Soldi R, Conner T, Walker D, Werner T, Spira A, Andrulis I, Buys SS, Johnson E (2009). A Genomic Biomarker for Breast Cancer Development in High-Risk Women. Poster Presentation. CTRC-AACR San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, San Antonio, Texas, December 2009. Published in Cancer Res 2009; 69(Suppl.): (24). Dec 15, 2009 [Abstract]. Cancer Res, 69(24).
- Smit WM, Sufliarksy J, Werner TL, Dizon D, Wagnerova M, Hirte HW, Delaney R, Li J, Weber D, Schellens JH (2009). A phase II study evaluating the safety and efficacy of Patupilone in patients with platinum refractory/resistant ovarian, primary fallopian, or peritoneal cancer. Poster Presentation. American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting, Orlando, Florida, May 2009. Published in J Clin Oncol 27:15s, 2009 (suppl; abstr 5563) [Abstract]. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 27(15s), 5563.
- Horvath LE, Werner T, Jones K (2007). The Relationship between Tumor Size and Stage in Early versus Advanced Ovarian Cancer: A Retrospective Chart Review. Poster Presentation. American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, June 2007. Published in J Clin Oncol, 25:18s, 2007 (suppl; abstr 5580) [Abstract]. Journal Of Clinical Oncology, 25(18s), 5580.
Poster
- Schwartz G, Adkins D, Suk Heist R, Werner TL, Abbott M, Barber S, Slusarz K, Agarwal N, Chao R, Neuteboom S, Faltaos D, Chen I, Christensen J, Bauer T (2015). A first-in-human phase I/Ib study of receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) inhibitor, MGCD516, in patients with advanced solid tumors. Poster session presented at European Society for Medical Oncology 2015 Annual Meeting, September 2015, Vienna Austria.
- Munster P, van der Noll R, Voest E, Specht J, Werner TL, Dees EC, Tan AR, Daud A, Schellens JHM, Lolkema MP, Griffen M, Agarwal N, Falchook GS, Kleha JF, Durante M, Smith DA, Adams L, Greshock J, Morris SR, Kurzrock R (September 2012). Study P3K112826 Phosphoinositide 3-kinase inhibitor GSK2126458: Clinical Activity in Select Patient Populations Defined by Predictive Markers. Poster session presented at European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress, Vienna, Austria.
- Hong DS, Subbiah V, Garrido-Laguna I, Werner TL, Krop I, Cotter C, Velastegui K, Xuan D, Bugarini R, Gollerkeri A, Burris H (May 2015). First-in-Human, Dose-Escalation, Safety, and PK study of a Novel EFNA4-ADC in Patients with Advanced Solid Tumors. Poster session presented at ASCO Annual Meeting 2015, Chicago.
- Rasco D, Patnaik A, Tolcher AW, Papadopoulos KP, Beeram M, Chambers G, Werner TL, Bauman JW, Scheuber A, Cox D, Zhou Y, Hamid M, Schramek D, Criscitiello P, Sharma S (April 2015). Phase I, placebo controlled, patient (pt) blinded study to evaluate the effect of repeat oral dosing of the MEK inhibitor trametinib (T) on cardiac repolarization in pts with solid tumors. Poster session presented at AACR Annual Meeting, Philadelphia.
- McPhail J, Mooney R, Kirchhoff A, Mooney K, Wright, J, Werner T, Beck A, Alder S, Wu Y (2014). Sex Differences in Physical Activity Levels among Adolescent/Young Adult Cancer Survivors. Poster session presented at InfoFair 2014: Women’s Health, Sex & Gender Research Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah.
- Werner TL, Maurer K (2013). A Randomized Trial Comparing Electrosurgical Bipolar Vessel Sealing Versus Standard Surgical Resection at Time of Abdominal Omentectomy for Women with Ovarian, Primary Peritoneal, or Fallopian Tube Cancer. Poster session presented at 2013 Western Association of Gynecologic Oncologists Program Committee. June 26-29, Seattle, Washington.
- Raaum S, Tantravahi S, Werner TL (2012). Neurocysticercosis or Neuro-metastatic Merkel Cell Carcinoma? Poster Presentation (Clinical Vignette), April 2012. Poster session presented at Finalist. American College of Physicians Associates Abstracts National Competition, New Orleans, Louisiana.
- Cohen, AL, Schabel M, Bild AH, Werner TL (2011). VAST (Valproic Acid Signature Trial): A proof-of-principle study correlating pharmacology, pathology, and advanced imaging with genomic prediction of drug sensitivity in breast cancer. Poster session presented at American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting 2011, Chicago, IL.
- Raaum S, Tantravahi S, Werner TL (2011). Neurocysticercosis or Neuro-metastatic Merkel Cell Carcinoma? Poster Presentation, Winner. Poster session presented at American College of Physicians Associates Clinical Vignette Competition, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.
- Smit WM, Sufliarksy J, Werner TL, Dizon D, Wagnerova M, Hirte HW, Delaney R, Li J, Weber D, Schellens JH (2009). A phase II study evaluating the safety and efficacy of Patupilone in patients with platinum refractory/resistant ovarian, primary fallopian, or peritoneal cancer. Poster session presented at American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting 2009, Orlando, FL.
- Schliesser JA, Lim TH, Werner TL (2009). Adipsic Hypernatremia: A Case Report. Oral Presentation. , May 2009. Poster session presented at American College of Physicians Associates Clinical Vignette Competition, University of Utah, Salt Lake City.
- Horvath LE, Werner T, Jones K (2007). The Relationship between Tumor Size and Stage in Early versus Advanced Ovarian Cancer: A Retrospective Chart Review. Poster session presented at American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting 2007, Chicago, IL.
- Camp NJ, Werner TL, Cannon-Albright LA (2007). Hematologic Malignancies in the Utah Population Database. Oral Presentation. June 2007. Poster session presented at Division of Genetics and Molecular Medicine, King’s College London School of Medicine, United Kingdom.
- Camp NJ, Werner TL, Cannon-Albright LA (April 2007). The Familiality of Multiple Myeloma in the Utah Population Database. Poster session presented at 98th American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, California.
- Camp NJ, Werner TL, Cannon-Albright LA (June 2007). Hematologic Malignancies in the Utah Population Database. Oral Presentation. Poster session presented at Division of Genetics and Molecular Medicine, King’s College London School of Medicine, London, England.
- Camp NJ, Werner TL, Cannon-Albright LA (July 2007). Pleiotropic Genetic Etiologies in Hematological Malignancies: Evidence from the Utah Population Database. Oral Presentation.,. Poster session presented at National Health Service Department of Haematology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, United Kingdom.
- Camp NJ, Werner TL, Cannon-Albright LA (September 2007). Multiple Myeloma, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: Evidence for Overlapping Genetic Etiologies. Platform Presentation. Poster session presented at International Genetic Epidemiology Society Meeting, York, England.
- Camp NJ, Werner TL, Cannon-Albright LA (October 2007). Strong Evidence for a Genetic Component to Multiple Myeloma and Pleiotropy with Other Hematologic Malignancies. Poster session presented at American Society of Human Genetics Meeting, San Diego, California.