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50 4.8 out of 5 Patient Rating

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

Huntsman Cancer Hospital
Clinic 3A, Center for Breast Health

801-587-4241

Fax: (801) 585-3520

1950 Circle of Hope
Salt Lake City, UT  84112
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South Jordan Health Center

801-213-4518

5126 West Daybreak Parkway
South Jordan, UT  84009
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Specialties

  • Gynecologic Oncology
  • Medical Oncology
  • Pain Medicine & Palliative Care
  • Breast Cancer

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)

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.

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Likelihood of recommending care provider

4.9/ 5

Care provider's explanation of condition/problem

4.8/ 5

Care provider's effort to include me in decisions

4.8/ 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 March 19, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

No place other than Huntsman

UofU Patient March 18, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Beck always lays out my options and I am given the choice of how I want to proceed

UofU Patient March 16, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Anna Beck, and her new "Fellow", Jackie Simonis are extremely competent and compassionate physicians.

UofU Patient February 26, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Beck skillfully listens to my concerns and has great knowledge to respond. I am grateful she has been my oncologist.

UofU Patient February 26, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Beck is someone that I respect and trust when it comes to my treatment.

UofU Patient February 20, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

4 out of 5 stars

I was pleased that there was a feel of urgency in the treatment urgency.

UofU Patient February 20, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Very courteous team.

UofU Patient February 06, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I would recommend Dr Beck to any breast cancer patient! And everyone else!

UofU Patient January 14, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent care

UofU Patient January 11, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I am always informed of my options and know that I can consent or deny treatment with no judgements

UofU Patient January 09, 2022
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

A nice balance of careful listening, specific recommendations, and integrative knowledge from Dr. Beck

UofU Patient January 09, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

In my 11 years dealing with cancer, I have never encountered a more compassionate, respectful & trustworthy medical professional. Where other docs have sown seeds of anxiety for me as a patient, she has sown understanding and trust.

UofU Patient January 07, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Beck is a the epitome of what every individual seeks from their OncologistDr. Beck is a outstanding representative for Huntsman's Medical Team

UofU Patient January 03, 2022
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Beck lives up to her reputation as an extremely astute, kind, wise, compassionate physician. I am lucky to be seen by her.

UofU Patient December 05, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I go to this facility, and see this provider, because I am treated good.

UofU Patient November 20, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

1 out of 5 stars

All she cared about was I'm unvaccinated and gained my weight back she was very inconsiderate after I refused the vaccine she said some unnecessary comments and I'll never return to her office again

UofU Patient November 07, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I'm thrilled to have reached my 5 yr anniversary and officially being released from Dr Beck but it's bittersweet. Dr Beck and her team have been top notch and I have liked going every 6 months to see them and have the reassurance all was good. Now I feel like I've graduated and have been kicked out the nest but in a good way. I feel so fortunate to have had Dr Beck get me through the roughest time of my life.

UofU Patient November 04, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Beck listens carefully and never rushes through an appointment.

UofU Patient November 02, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Beck is a good listener and always addresses my concerns.

UofU Patient October 31, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Anna Beck is a outstanding credit for the Huntsman's Medical TeamI highly respect and appreciate her expertise and compassion

UofU Patient October 17, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Beck is amazing always a good experience when I have my appointments with her.

UofU Patient October 13, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

This was my fifth year exam. I was relieved that the mammogram was clear and I was given a clean bill of health. Dr.Beck was very thorough and counseled me to continue to get yearly mammograms. She also advised me to loose the weight that I have gained the past 4 years (most of it during the past 2 years). She suggested a methodology for doing it and I have been following her advice ever since with much success. I am grateful that she took the time to help me with a sticky issue that I have been unsuccessful at overcoming.

UofU Patient October 12, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Beck was amazing. She was everything we were looking for in a doctor. She explained everything, answered all of our questions, was compassionate and it was personalized to me and my cancer not to "standard of care". Moving forward we are confident in the treatment recommendations.

UofU Patient September 11, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

I have great confidence in my Doctors

UofU Patient September 09, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Beck is very calm and knowledgeable. She is very good at interpreting patient questions and explaining concerns in a way that is helpful. She explains your health situation honestly and leaves you with hope and encouragement.

UofU Patient September 08, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN HEALTH CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Beck is awesome!

UofU Patient September 07, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Look folks...Anna Beck is one of the nation's finest doctors. We are lucky to have her taking care of me. What more can I say?

UofU Patient August 27, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr.Anna Beck was fabulous in every area of the virtual vist

UofU Patient August 19, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Beck has always been a very good DR with me

UofU Patient June 18, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

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

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Beck was very good. Just the right amount of care and personalization.

UofU Patient May 23, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

always look for me the best way to helped very good team

UofU Patient May 07, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

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

5 out of 5 stars

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

5 out of 5 stars

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

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent...

UofU Patient April 20, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

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

5 out of 5 stars

your awesome

UofU Patient April 09, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

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

5 out of 5 stars

encouraging

UofU Patient April 01, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

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

5 out of 5 stars

Juts was phenomenal

UofU Patient March 15, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

made sure I understood

UofU Patient March 13, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

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

5 out of 5 stars

I'm so grateful for Dr Beck and it was a pleasure to meet Dr Hannon

UofU Patient March 06, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

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

5 out of 5 stars

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

5 out of 5 stars

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

5 out of 5 stars

explained things very well

UofU Patient February 26, 2021
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

5 out of 5 stars

excellent thankful for the huntsman

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.

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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, 1992
Fellowship University of Utah School of Medicine
Hematology/Oncology
Fellow, 1992
Residency University of Utah School of Medicine
Internal Medicine
Resident, 1989
Internship University of Utah School of Medicine
Internal Medicine
Intern, 1987
Professional Medical Baylor College of Medicine
Medicine
M.D., 1986
Undergraduate University of Texas at Austin
Plan II, Honors Program
B.A., 1982

Selected Publications - Journal Articles

Journal Article

  1. Tay DL, Iacob E, Reblin M, Cloyes KG, Jones M, Hebdon MCT, Mooney K, Beck AC, Ellington L (2021). What contextual factors account for anxiety and depressed mood in hospice family caregivers? Psychooncology, 31(2), 316-325.
  2. Karen Titchener, MSc, NP, RN, Lorinda A Coombs, PhD, FNP-BC, AOCNP, Kimberly Dumas, APRN, Anna C Beck, MD, John H Ward, MD, Kathi Mooney, PhD, RN, FAAN (2021).  Establishing an Oncology Hospital at Home: The Huntsman at Home Program Model. NEJM Catal Innov Care Deliv, 2(11).
  3. Guo JW, Reblin M, Tay D, Ellington L, Beck AC, Cloyes KG (2021). Patterns of stress and support in social support networks of in-home hospice cancer family caregivers. J Soc Pers Relat, 38(11), 3121-3141.
  4. Dans M, Kutner JS, Agarwal R, Baker JN, Bauman JR, Beck AC, Campbell TC, Carey EC, Case AA, Dalal S, Doberman DJ, Epstein AS, Fecher L, Jones J, Kapo J, Lee RT, Loggers ET, McCammon S, Mitchell W, Ogunseitan AB, Portman DG, Ramchandran K, Sutton L, Temel J, Teply ML, Terauchi SY, Thomas J, Walling AM, Zachariah F, Bergman MA, Ogba N, Campbell M (2021). NCCN Guidelines® Insights: Palliative Care, Version 2.2021. J Natl Compr Canc Netw, 19(7), 780-788.
  5. 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.
  6. 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, 39(23), JCO2003609.
  7. 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. J Hosp Palliat Nurs.
  8. 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. Integr Cancer Ther, 18, 1534735419855138.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. George Chalkidis, PhD1, Jordan McPherson, PharmD2, Anna Beck, MD2, Michael Newman, MS3, Shuntaro Yui, PhD1, Catherine Staes, PhD4 (). Development of a Machine Learning Model Using Limited Features to Predict 6-Month Mortality at Treatment Decision Points for Patients with Advanced Solid Tumors. (Epub ahead of print) JCO Clin Cancer Inform.

Other

  1. Coletta AM, Playdon MC, Baron KG, Wei M, Kelley K, Vaklavas C, Beck A, Buys SS, Chipman J, Ulrich CM, Walker D, White S, Oza S, Zingg RW, Hansen PA (2021). The association between time-of-day of habitual exercise training and changes in relevant cancer health outcomes among cancer survivors. PLoS One (16(10), pp. e0258135). United States.
  2. Himbert C, Hathaway CA, Daniels B, Salas K, Ashworth A, Gigic B, Lin T, Viskochil R, Kirchhoff AC, Grossman D, Ose J, Tward J, Scaife C, Figueiredo JC, Toriola AT, Beck A, Shibata D, Gonzalez BD, Matsen C, Christenson C, Ma DS, Colman H, Hunt JP, Jones KB, Lee CJ, Larson M, Onega T, Akerley WL, Li CI, Schneider M, Penedo FJ, Siegel EM, Tworoger SS, Ulrich CM, Peoples AR (2021). Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on exercise habits among cancer patients. United States.

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