Kristine E. Kokeny,
MD
Languages Spoken: English
Kristine Kokeny, MD, is an associate professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Utah and a physician at Huntsman Cancer Institute. She is a member of the multidisciplinary teams caring for breast and lung cancer patients.
Her clinical specialties include radiation therapy for breast, lung, and genitourinary malignancies. She is interested in translational research and clinical trials in these areas, including evaluating new therapies that may improve treatment outcome and survival.
Dr. Kokeny received her medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor, followed by a residency at the University of Michigan Medical Center; she was chief resident from 1994 to 1995. She is a member of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology.
Clinical Locations
Farmington Health Center
801-213-6355
Huntsman Cancer Hospital
Radiation Oncology801-581-2396
South Jordan Health Center
801-213-4320
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Radiation Oncology
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Associate Professor (Clinical) |
| Board Certification | American Board of Radiology (Radiology) |
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
4.8/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.5/ 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
April 12, 2017
Dr. Kokeny was my first and only choice to care for me. I have known her for a long time and would not have chosen anyone else.
UofU Patient
April 10, 2017
all good
UofU Patient
February 08, 2017
Dr. Kokeny is a wonderful physician and I feel very lucky to be in her care.
UofU Patient
December 05, 2016
Dr. Kokeny is the best doctor I have ever had. She shows a genuine concern for my well being. She takes all the time necessary to answer my question and never seem to be rushed. I feel that she has cured my prostate cancer and kept it from spreading by recommending addition external radiation treatment along with internal seed implants.
UofU Patient
December 05, 2016
She was paged out of room 3 times. She definitely should have taken care of other person before returning.
UofU Patient
November 26, 2016
I am so grateful for Dr. Kokeny! She is always kind, professional, concerned, and helpful. I'm glad to be done with my radiation and radiology appointments but will miss her!
UofU Patient
November 07, 2016
I am so happy to be able to be seen by Dr. Kokeny. I have all the confidence in the world in her ability to care for me!
UofU Patient
October 24, 2016
Dr. Kokeney is the best.
UofU Patient
October 18, 2016
love Huntsman team!!
UofU Patient
September 12, 2016
I have referred 2 friends to date and will more as needed.
UofU Patient
September 09, 2016
good
UofU Patient
August 22, 2016
I met with Dr. Brian Ager (medical resident) first. WOW - He was very pleasant, understanding, caring and knowledgeable. He spoke about the radiation treatment with enthusiasm and openness that made me feel very comfortable. I spoke with Dr. Kokeny and Dr. Ager together. Dr. Kokeny described what would happen next in my treatment in great detail. I had a few questions. I felt very comfortable afterwards knowing what to expect and who would be there. I feel very fortunate to have such a smart, kind and caring doctor.
UofU Patient
August 17, 2016
Dr. Kokeny is the BEST!
UofU Patient
August 11, 2016
So grateful that Dr Kokeny caught something on my current medication list that meant moving upcoming surgery out by 3 weeks. If she hadn't noticed, I would have arrived at the hospital on surgery day and been turned away.
UofU Patient
August 08, 2016
I was concerned about issues other than my breast cancer, and Dr. Kokeny took the time to discuss them with me. She also gave good input on my future visits with other doctors.
UofU Patient
August 06, 2016
I've never had a doctor that was more caring and understanding. Dr. Kokeny is always a pleasure to meet and talk with, and always leaves me feeling good.
UofU Patient
July 25, 2016
Dr. Kokeny is compassionate and was focused on what my concerns were and response appropriate giving me logical feedback!
UofU Patient
May 30, 2016
Dr. Kokeny is an outstandig caring, compassionate, and very patient Doctor, who will take all the time necessary to answer all of your questions.
UofU Patient
April 18, 2016
Love Dr. Kokeny and Lacy too.
UofU Patient
March 31, 2016
Dr Kokeny is an excellent doctor she is always very good at explaining everything to me. She is very knowledgeable able all of my health concerns and can explain even when they are not under her treatment. She remembers all my treatments
UofU Patient
March 30, 2016
I was delighted to meet Dr. Kokeny. She was kind, easy to talk to, and spent more time than I expected with me and my husband.
UofU Patient
February 22, 2016
Both Dr. Kokeny and Dr. Hanna were fantastic! They were friendly and explained everything very well. They answered all of my questions and I am glad they are part of my treatment team.
UofU Patient
February 08, 2016
I have all the trust in the world in Dr. Kokeny!
UofU Patient
January 26, 2016
My Dr. has always been very compassionate during the 5 years she has been treating me. I have the utmost respect for her. She is always very thorough..
UofU Patient
January 16, 2016
Very talented nurse and physicians. Provided the 2nd option I was seeking.
UofU Patient
October 31, 2015
Everything was excellent about my visit
UofU Patient
October 26, 2015
Dr. Kokeny is personable, cites the research, spends time with me and is available via e-mail to answer questions about myself and also about family members. I am very critical and I love Dr. Kokeny
UofU Patient
October 23, 2015
I spent a good amount of time asking questions with Dr. Kokeny and she was interested in my questions and answered them all. She and I discussed future treatment and the progress the medical field is making with breast cancer in women. I could not feel any more confident than I do right now. I have always recommended Dr. Rosenthal and Dr. Kokeny and the Huntsman Clinic.
UofU Patient
October 19, 2015
I love being cared for by Dr. Kokeny. She has been wonderful from day 1 of this experience.
UofU Patient
October 12, 2015
Dr. Kokeny is exceptionally outstanding. She provides expertise combined with compassion. It is apparent that the patient is more than just a patient. She is respectful and caring. Most of all we appreciate her medical expertise. She was very well prepared for the visit and explained recent tests. We trust her.
UofU Patient
October 11, 2015
I feel very lucky to have Dr Kokeny as my radiation oncologist.
UofU Patient
September 16, 2015
I recommend the Huntsman all the time !
UofU Patient
August 14, 2015
Dr. Kokeny is the best.
UofU Patient
June 15, 2015
I'm always glad to see Kristine Kokeny.
UofU Patient
May 28, 2015
Dr. Kokney is the very best Dr. there is!
UofU Patient
April 02, 2015
I love the personal and caring attention I always receive from my doctor.
UofU Patient
March 16, 2015
Dr Kokeny was very thorough with the procedure and the way things would go when I start my radiation treatments. She was attentive and did not make me feel hurried in any way. I feel very confident of the treatment I will receive under her care.
UofU Patient
March 09, 2015
Dr. Kokeny is wonderful. I have known her for a long time and knew that she would take great care of me.
UofU Patient
March 09, 2015
Always an excellent experience - listens to what I say, doesn't ever rush, and so very kind and professional
UofU Patient
March 08, 2015
Nothing but the best of care
UofU Patient
March 04, 2015
Dr. Kokeny even remembered things about my previous visit that I had forgotten about.
UofU Patient
February 21, 2015
dr. kokeny is fantastic.
UofU Patient
February 13, 2015
Dr. Kokeny was exceptionally helpful and gave me a feeling of security about undertaking this step in my treatment. She addressed my concerns about my health afterward.
UofU Patient
February 03, 2015
Dr. Kristine Kokeny is the best. she is a very good listener and a great doctor and best of all a wonderful person
UofU Patient
January 26, 2015
Everyone was excellent!!! All my questions were answered clearly and thoroughly.
UofU Patient
January 04, 2015
Dr. Kokeny is a star! Lovely, caring and informed professional. So delighted to have her on my team.
UofU Patient
December 16, 2014
Dr. Kokeny answered all my questions and I never felt rushed. I asked about a test result that wasn't in my file and she located the results and called me back later that day. She is a great doctor.
UofU Patient
December 14, 2014
no problems
UofU Patient
November 24, 2014
I LOVE Dr. Kokeny MD she is a WONDERFUL CARING person. She has and is my favorite Dr. she listens and has such great kindness! THANK YOU!!!
UofU Patient
November 13, 2014
Dr. Kokeny is the best!
UofU Patient
November 10, 2014
My doctor always spends the time I need to talk about my condition and never tries to rush me out. She is so fantastic!
UofU Patient
October 18, 2014
Dr. Kokeny was very patient with all my questions and spent a good amount of time with me. She even gave me a few minutes with my husband to talk before she came back in the examination room. Very respectful!
UofU Patient
October 12, 2014
Dr. Kokenny is always wonderful, caring, and has a plan of action for me.
UofU Patient
September 30, 2014
Dr. Kokeny is wonderful!
UofU Patient
September 29, 2014
Dr. Kokeny is visibly concerned and eager to listen and answer my questions.
UofU Patient
September 27, 2014
The doctor was wonderful at explaining what I would go through with radiation and her follow up with me is greatly appreciated.
UofU Patient
September 13, 2014
Bright, capable, detailed.
UofU Patient
September 12, 2014
My Doctor is always very thorough and responds to all of my concerns with great compassion. I feeel like she is very dedicated to ensuring my health is her priority...
UofU Patient
September 12, 2014
all good
UofU Patient
September 07, 2014
Dr. Kokeny is wonderful. SO very caring and kind. I am so lucky with her and others there. She is the best.
UofU Patient
September 01, 2014
I appreciated Dr. Kokeny taking the time to talk about my biopsy results and report and also my back pain which has been bothering me.
UofU Patient
August 04, 2014
Dr. Kokeny is the best. She is very professional, competent and thorough, yet I feel we have also become friends over the seven years she has been caring for me.
UofU Patient
July 22, 2014
Thank you so much for helping get my treatment on track. Very upset about the misinformation, but I guess we have to get it taken care of.
UofU Patient
June 26, 2014
Dr. Kokenny has the Most Caring way about her. Few people have that wonderful quality. Reassuring, interested and informative.
UofU Patient
May 25, 2014
I have lots of Drs, Dr. Christine Kokeny is the very best! She is so very very good!
UofU Patient
May 24, 2014
Staff are always nice, and Dr. Kokeny and I are comfortable with each other. I missed seeing her nurse, Tony on this visit. He is extra special as a part of my care.
UofU Patient
May 11, 2014
You are a wonderful provider.
UofU Patient
March 10, 2014
I truly appreciate the care and concern I have received in this office.
UofU Patient
February 09, 2014
Dr. Kokenny has the most caring way about her! Gives a sense that you are the most important case she has and that she personally understands your situation and wants to help.
UofU Patient
January 27, 2014
dr.kokeny is a great doctor.
UofU Patient
January 15, 2014
very good
UofU Patient
December 11, 2013
Dr. Kokenny is superior in every way!!
UofU Patient
November 25, 2013
she is the best Dr. I have and I have several!
UofU Patient
October 22, 2013
I love Dr. Kokeny. She is friendly, professional and took the time to answer my personal e-mail re: whether a 3D mammogram was needed.
UofU Patient
October 02, 2013
Dr. Kokeny and T. Nelson RN. provided everything needed.
UofU Patient
September 20, 2013
Dr.Kokeney is the best.
UofU Patient
July 08, 2013
I believe I was treated very kindly by everyone in the clinic. I thought the medical providers were very thorough. I was examined and options for treatment were explained and repeated and all questions were answered. There was laughter during periods as we became more comfortable with each other.
UofU Patient
June 17, 2013
Dr. Kokeny has an amazingly caring way about her. She is totally focused on me and what is best for me! Have received this caring attention every time I have seen her.
UofU Patient
May 13, 2013
it was a very good experience
UofU Patient
May 08, 2013
Wonderful
UofU Patient
April 01, 2013
no decisions made just gave me information so I could make one.
UofU Patient
March 27, 2013
I would Highly recommend her to all who ask.
UofU Patient
February 04, 2013
All very good.
UofU Patient
January 14, 2013
Dr. Kokeny noticed my irritated eyelids and recommended a dermatologist for me. She was very observant and kind - I was there for an oncology visit, not an eye exam. She's awesome.
UofU Patient
January 01, 2013
Dr. Kokeny was great. She explained a lot questions we had and helped us understand much more about what was happening with me and what to expect.
UofU Patient
November 12, 2012
Both Dr. Kokeny and Dr. Page were very thorough and supportive.
UofU Patient
November 05, 2012
Dr. Kokeny is the best!!
UofU Patient
July 18, 2012
Dr. Kookeny does an excellent job.
UofU Patient
July 02, 2012
Even though Dr. Kokeny was running behind, I was impressed how she did not seem too hurried with my appointment and took time to answer my questions and exam me carefully.
UofU Patient
June 11, 2012
Dr. Kokeny is an angel who saved my life.
UofU Patient
May 11, 2012
I have highly recommmend Huntsman Center to a friend who just found out she has cancer. I hope she sees you. I believe that she will get the best care there then any other hospital in Utah.
UofU Patient
May 04, 2012
Dr Kokeny is the greatest!
UofU Patient
April 20, 2012
Dr. Kokeny is professional, competent, caring and skilled. I could not ask for better.
UofU Patient
February 01, 2012
Not just "very good"....EXCELLENT !!!!
UofU Patient
December 16, 2011
Everything was great.
UofU Patient
December 09, 2011
After hearing my concerns, I was recommended a test which was promptly administered.
UofU Patient
November 18, 2011
From my experience, Dr. Kokeny is excellent at what she does.
UofU Patient
November 04, 2011
Dr. Kokeny is very thorough and informative. Really appreciate her concern for me.
UofU Patient
October 21, 2011
Dr. Kokeny is an amazing health care provider. When I had trouble connecting with my regular oncologist, Dr. Kokeny graciously accepted the role of performing my follow up care. Her professionalism is exemplery, but she also is warm and caring. That combiniation can be rare, in my experience.
UofU Patient
September 09, 2011
Dr. Kokenny is an excellent provider. She is efficient yet thorough. She has always been very friendly and easy to talk to while at the same time being an expert in her field of practice.
UofU Patient
September 02, 2011
Dr. Kokeny is wonderful and has taken very good care of me!
UofU Patient
September 02, 2011
I am extremely satisfied with Dr. Kokeny. She exam carefully to make sure everything is okay. She makes sure I have proper follow up or any appointment that need to be scheduled and very sincere about my well being and feel comfortable to give her a call if I concerns anything between next appointment. She is a great radiation oncologist!!
UofU Patient
August 26, 2011
Always outstanding care from Dr. Kokeny
UofU Patient
July 14, 2011
Always cheerful, kind and attentive
Kristine Kokeny, MD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Utah and a physician at Huntsman Cancer Institute. She is a member of the multidisciplinary teams caring for breast and lung cancer patients.
Her clinical specialties include radiation therapy for breast, lung, and genitourinary malignancies. She is interested in translational research and clinical trials in these areas, evaluating new therapies that may improve treatment outcome and survival.
Kokeny received her medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor, followed by a residency at the University of Michigan Medical Center; she was chief resident from 1994 to 1995. She is a member of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology.
Academic Locations
Huntsman Cancer Hospital
801-581-2396
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Radiation Oncology
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Associate Professor (Clinical) |
| Board Certification | American Board of Radiology (Radiology) |
Education History
| Chief Resident | University of Michigan Radiation Oncology Chief Resident |
| Residency | University of Michigan Radiation Oncology Resident |
| Internship | St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Transitional Internship |
| Professional Medical | University of Michigan Medicine M.D. |
| Undergraduate | University of Michigan B.S. |
Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Frandsen J, Ly D, Cannon G, Suneja G, Matsen C, Gaffney DK, Wright M, Kokeny KE, Poppe MM (2015). In the Modern Treatment Era, Is Breast Conservation Equivalent to Mastectomy in Women <40 Years of Age? A Multi-Institution Study. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys, 93(5).
- Huang Y, Tward J, Rassiah-Szegedi P, Zhao H, Sarkar V, Huang L, Szegedi M, Kokeny K, Salter B (2015). SU-E-J232: Feasibility of MRI-Based Preplan On Low Dose Rate Prostate Brachytherapy. Med Phys, 42(6).
- Herde RF, Kokeny KE, Reddy CB, Akerley WL, Hu N, Boltax JP, Hitchcock YJ (2015). Primary Pulmonary Carcinoid Tumor: A Long-term Single Institution Experience. (Epub ahead of print) Am J Clin Oncol.
- Anker CJ, Hymas RV, Ahluwalia R, Kokeny KE, Avizonis V, Boucher KM, Neumayer LA, Agarwal JP (2015). The Effect of Radiation on Complication Rates and Patient Satisfaction in Breast Reconstruction using Temporary Tissue Expanders and Permanent Implants. Breast J.
- Wagner AE, Ghia AJ, Kokeny KE, Shrieve DC, Tward JD (2013). Adjuvant Radiation Therapy After Prostatectomy: Have Randomized Clinical Trials Had Any Impact? Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys, 87(2), s174.
- Tward JD, Kokeny KE, Shrieve DC (2013). Radiation therapy for clinically node-positive prostate adenocarcinoma is correlated with improved overall and prostate cancer-specific survival. Pract Radiat Oncol, 3(3), 234-40.
- Shailesh Agarwal, Lisa Pappas, Leigh Neumayer, Kristine Kokeny, Jayant Agarwal (spring 2013). Effects of Breast Conservation Therapy (BCT) vs. Mastectomy on Disease Specific Survival for Early Stage Breast Cancer. JAMA.
- Tward J, Kokeny K, Shrieve D (06/25/2013). Radiation Therapy for Clinically NOde-Positive Prostate Adenocarcinoma is Correlated with Improved Overall and PRostate Cancer Specific Survival. Pract Radiat Oncol.
- Wang B, Rassiah-Szegedi P, Zhao H, Hunag YJ, Sarkar V, Kokeny KE, Anker CJ, Shrieve DC, Salter BJ (09/01/2012). Initial experience and clinical comparision of two image guidance methods for SBRT treatment 4DCT versus respiratory-triggered imaging. J Appl Clin Med Phys.
- Wang B, Rassiah-Szegedi P, Zhao H, Huang YJ, Sarkar V, Szegedi M, Kokeny KE, Anker CJ, Shrieve DC, Salter BJ (2011). Initial experience and clinical comparison of two image guidance methods for SBRT treatment: 4DCT versus respiratory-triggered imaging. J Appl Clin Med Phys, 12(3), 3429.
- Ethier SP, Kokeny KE, Ridings JW, Dilts CA (1996). erbB family receptor expression and growth regulation in a newly isolated human breast cancer cell line. Cancer Res, 56(4), 899-907.
- Ram TG, Kokeny KE, Dilts CA, Ethier SP (1995). Mitogenic activity of neu differentiation factor/heregulin mimics that of epidermal growth factor and insulin-like growth factor-I in human mammary epithelial cells. J Cell Physiol, 163(3), 589-96.
- Burt LM, Poppe MM, Kokeny KE, Gaffney DK, Shrieve DC, Tward JD (In Press). Comparison of Treatment Modalities for Breast Cancer Arising in Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Survivors. J Radiat Oncol.
- Frandsen J, Cannon G, Kokeny KE, Gaffney DK, Wright M, Pena K, Poppe MM (In Press). Post-mastectomy radiotherapy for T3N0 breast cancers: a retrospective, multi-institution review. Breast J.
Book
- Kokeny, KE (1993). Larynx Cancer Patient Information Manual. Southfield, MI: Providence Hospital Cancer Center.
Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast
- Kokeny KE (2014). A Multidisciplinary Approach to Individualized Patient Care - Breast Cancer: Adjuvant Systemic Therapy [Web]. NCCN. Available: http://education.nccn.org/tumorboards.