Anna C. Beck,
MD
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
Anna Beck, MD, is director of Supportive Oncology and Survivorship and an investigator at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI). She is a professor, and Director of the University Supportive and Palliative Care Program at the University of Utah School of Medicine.medical oncology
Beck’s areas of interest are end-of-life care, communication skills training, and female cancers. As director of Supportive Oncology and Survivorship, her goal is to broaden the spectrum of support available for cancer patients and their caregivers throughout the spectrum of a cancer diagnosis. She has previously been a community oncologist for 20 years.
Beck is the hospice medical director at Community Nursing Services Home Health and Hospice, which received “Best in Utah” awards for five consecutive years. She is the medical director for Huntsman at Home, an innovative demonstration project designed to improve care of cancer patients and support caregivers in their own homes. She is board-certified in internal medicine, medical oncology, integrative medicine and hospice and palliative medicine. Beck completed an internship and residency in internal medicine, as well as a combined fellowship in hematology/medical oncology and geriatric internal medicine, at the University of Utah. She received her MD from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.
Clinical Locations
Clinic 3A, Center for Breast Health
801-587-4241
801-213-4518
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Internal Medicine
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Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | Oncology |
| Board Certification | American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hospice and Palliative Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology) |
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
4.9/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.9/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.9/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.6/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
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
June 18, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Jutta answered all my questions thoroughly and took the time to explain next steps. wonderful care as always!
UofU Patient
June 07, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Beck was very good. Just the right amount of care and personalization.
UofU Patient
May 23, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
always look for me the best way to helped very good team
UofU Patient
May 07, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Anna C. Beck, Medical Oncologist is caring and explains everything that is I need to know about my treatment plans.
UofU Patient
May 03, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Beck was extremely kind and she didn't act as if she were in a hurry. She answered all of our questions thoroughly. I feel like she went above and beyond and moved past the statistics of our case and reassured us that there is still hope and told ya to pay attention to our own story. That conversation alone did wonders to restore our faith and hope. We feel so blessed that we were able to meet with her.
UofU Patient
May 01, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
I have nothing but good to say about the care I have received. It has been excellent!
UofU Patient
April 22, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Excellent...
UofU Patient
April 20, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Beck, Jutta, Vicki, Tammy and Shelby are amazing! They all are attentive and willing to take the extra time to answer any questions I have.
UofU Patient
April 12, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
your awesome
UofU Patient
April 09, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr Beck is amazing. I appreciate the time she takes with me, and her care and concern. I am so lucky she is my doctor.
UofU Patient
April 02, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
encouraging
UofU Patient
April 01, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
I feel that all my providers took very good care of me. Any questions and concerns I had were answered applied and or scheduled
UofU Patient
March 24, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Juts was phenomenal
UofU Patient
March 15, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
made sure I understood
UofU Patient
March 13, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Everyone that was caring and helping me, was great, if I asked for something they let me know or did things for me that I asked for.
UofU Patient
March 09, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
I'm so grateful for Dr Beck and it was a pleasure to meet Dr Hannon
UofU Patient
March 06, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr.Beck made sure I understood her thoughts/plan on continuing my Anastrozole regiment but sought my input too. I like that she is interested in all areas of my health, lifestyle and takes them into account. She supported my interest in addressing other health concerns through Huntsman Wellness Center. I appreciate her whole person approach to care.
UofU Patient
March 06, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Anna Beck is delightful and always spends quality time with me. I feel so much better when I leave my appointments with her. thank you.
UofU Patient
March 01, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Beck was wonderful! She listened to me and validated my opionions and concern. She "heard" what I was saying and was very careful to involve me in the discussion of my care and journey as I fight cancer.
UofU Patient
March 01, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
explained things very well
UofU Patient
February 26, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
excellent thankful for the huntsman
UofU Patient
February 13, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Beck is wonderful and I have recommended and will continue to recommend her to anyone in need of Dr.
UofU Patient
January 27, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
I am so pleased with my decision to have Dr Beck work with me on this life changing event. She is efficient, highly skilled and concerned about my outcome. AND the PA & nursing group are wonderful
UofU Patient
January 23, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Beck is always attentive, patient, clear and very supportive. She is a great Doctor. No other word for her.
UofU Patient
January 16, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr Beck and her nurse Vicky are very easy to talk to. They put me at ease, speak to me frankly, and always send me home feeling empowered.
UofU Patient
January 15, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Gupta was amazing to work with. She was very thorough, caring and concerned about not only my health but also my well-being. Doctor Beck- I just don't have words to describe how grateful I am for her expertise, kindness and encouragement. Vicky was fantastic. I never felt like I couldn't call with a concern and she was so quick to get back to me with answers. I feel blessed to have had such a phenomenal team!
UofU Patient
January 09, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr Beck is caring and knowledgeable! I could not ask for a better doctor!
UofU Patient
January 08, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
I am so grateful for Dr Beck, Jutta and the staff!
UofU Patient
January 07, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
I couldn't ask for a better group of ladies to get me through this situation. They appreciate my humor and laugh with me a lot which makes me feel so much more at ease.
UofU Patient
January 01, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Excellent
UofU Patient
December 24, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Beck is a marvelous physician and I am lucky to have her treating me
UofU Patient
December 20, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
I always come prepared with questions and Dr. Beck is always happy to take the time to answer them. She is amazing!
UofU Patient
December 08, 2020
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER
I asked questions, and was treated as though what I had to say was important
UofU Patient
December 06, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Always is patient and takes time to make sure I the get all my questions answered.
UofU Patient
December 05, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
I have the utmost respect, admiration and confidence in Dr. Beck...Dr. Beck and her Team, Jutta, Vicki and Tammy, have successfully treated my Stage IV Metastatic abdominal and breast cancer...Currently, my lung cancer is being monitored for possible treatments...It does not take a Covid Pandemic to recognize "Unsung Heroes" whether making life and death decisions or smiling while wrapping you in a warm blanket...No task is too great or too small...
UofU Patient
December 05, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Always excellent experience
UofU Patient
December 04, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
I love Dr Beck and the entire team at 3A
UofU Patient
November 24, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Great
UofU Patient
October 24, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Were very Out going and attentive
UofU Patient
October 24, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
I am very pleased with Dr Beck and her staff
UofU Patient
October 12, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr Beck cleared up my concerns over the possible treatments in the future.
UofU Patient
October 11, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Respected my choice not to have flu shot or covid vaccine (should there ever be a covid vaccine)
UofU Patient
October 10, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Beck and staff are wonderful!
UofU Patient
September 14, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Jutta is always pleasant, caring and helpful!
UofU Patient
August 22, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Beck is an outstanding doctor.
UofU Patient
August 21, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Dr. Beck discussed with us about my wife's future treatment. Told us until Cynthia could walk into her Office 0n her own or with the assistance of a walker my wife would not be able to do further Chemo Treatments or have Surgery.
UofU Patient
August 03, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
This was my first virtual appointment. It went very well. And I was grateful to be able to do it because of Covid.
UofU Patient
July 26, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
I really appreciated the approach Dr. Beck took with our discussion. She provided powerful suggestions and insights and is helping me get through this interesting time with cancer.
UofU Patient
July 16, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
Always listens and is very attentive to what is going on with managing the disease. Both Jutta and Dr. Beck are wonderful and caring providers. I would HIGHLY recommend them.
UofU Patient
July 11, 2020
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER
there isn't a score high enough!
Anna Beck, MD, is director of Supportive Oncology and Survivorship and an investigator at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI). She is a professor, and Director of the University Supportive and Palliative Care Program at the University of Utah School of Medicine.medical oncology
Beck’s areas of interest are end-of-life care, communication skills training, and female cancers. As director of Supportive Oncology and Survivorship, her goal is to broaden the spectrum of support available for cancer patients and their caregivers throughout the spectrum of a cancer diagnosis. She has previously been a community oncologist for 20 years.
Beck is the hospice medical director at Community Nursing Services Home Health and Hospice, which received “Best in Utah” awards for five consecutive years. She is the medical director for Huntsman at Home, an innovative demonstration project designed to improve care of cancer patients and support caregivers in their own homes. She is board-certified in internal medicine, medical oncology, integrative medicine and hospice and palliative medicine. Beck completed an internship and residency in internal medicine, as well as a combined fellowship in hematology/medical oncology and geriatric internal medicine, at the University of Utah. She received her MD from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.
Academic Locations
Huntsman Cancer Hospital
801-587-4482
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Internal Medicine
-
Professor (Clinical) |
| Academic Divisions | Oncology |
| Board Certification | American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hospice and Palliative Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology) |
Education History
| Fellowship | University of Utah School of Medicine Geriatrics Fellow |
| Fellowship | University of Utah School of Medicine Hematology/Oncology Fellow |
| Residency | University of Utah School of Medicine Internal Medicine Resident |
| Internship | University of Utah School of Medicine Internal Medicine Intern |
| Professional Medical | Baylor College of Medicine Medicine M.D. |
| Undergraduate | University of Texas at Austin Plan II, Honors Program B.A. |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Bleicher J, McGuire LE, Robbins RB, Johnson JE, Fischbuch S, Gupta S, Beck AC, Cohan JN (2021). Preoperative Advance Care Planning for Older Adults Undergoing Major Abdominal Surgery. Am J Hosp Palliat Care, 10499091211020276.
- Mooney K, Titchener K, Haaland B, Coombs LA, ONeil B, Nelson R, McPherson JP, Kirchhoff AC, Beck AC, Ward JH (2021). Evaluation of Oncology Hospital at Home: Unplanned Health Care Utilization and Costs in the Huntsman at Home Real-World Trial. J Clin Oncol, JCO2003609.
- Tay DL, Thompson C, Jones M, Gettens C, Cloyes KG, Reblin M, Thomas Hebdon MC, Beck AC, Mooney K, Ellington L (2021). "I Feel All Alone Out Here": Analysis of Audio Diaries of Bereaved Hospice Family Caregivers During the COVID-19 Pandemic. (Epub ahead of print) JHPN.
- Thomas EA, Mijangos JL, Hansen PA, White S, Walker D, Reimers C, Beck AC, Garland EL (2019). Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement Restructures Reward Processing and Promotes Interoceptive Awareness in Overweight Cancer Survivors: Mechanistic Results From a Stage 1 Randomized Controlled Trial. Integrative Cancer Therapies, 18, 1534735419855138.
- Garland EL, Thielking P, Thomas EA, Coombs M, White S, Lombardi J, Beck A (2016). Linking dispositional mindfulness and positive psychological processes in cancer survivorship: a multivariate path analytic test of the mindfulness-to-meaning theory. Psychooncology, 26(5), 686-692.
- Baraldi-Junkins CA, Beck AC, Rothstein G (2000). Hematopoiesis and cytokines. Relevance to cancer and aging. Hematol Oncol Clin North Am, 14(1), 45-61, viii.
News Articles
Huntsman Cancer Institute News
The Scope & Other Podcasts
- 3 Important Things to Keep in Mind for End-of-Life Conversation
- Talks with Docs - Anna Beck, MD
- Health Care Insider: Approaching End-of-Life Conversations as a Physician
- Advance Directives: The Most Important Thing to Do
- Talking to Parents About Advance Directives
- Anna Beck, MD - 2013 Cancer Awareness Expo