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Glynn Weldon Gilcrease
( out of 183 reviews )

Glynn Weldon Gilcrease, MD

Languages spoken: Spanish, English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Huntsman Cancer Institute - Cancer Hospital South

Clinic 3A, Gastrointestinal
1950 Circle of Hope
Salt Lake City , UT 84112

Dr. G. Weldon Gilcrease, MD is an Associate Professor in the Oncology Division at the University of Utah School of Medicine and a Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) investigator. He specializes in gastrointestinal cancers and patients enrolled in early phase trials. Dr. Gilcrease is also the Program Director for the Hematology/Oncology Fellowship program at the University of Utah School of Medicine and a Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI).

Dr. Gilcrease focuses on early phase clinical trials and drug development. He is involved in preclinical research and Phase I/II trials for patients affected with inoperable colorectal cancer. His research entails exploiting important pathways that drive cancer, including the beta-catenin pathway in colorectal cancer. He hopes to bring novel and targeted therapies into the clinic to benefit patients.

Dr. Gilcrease has been at the University of Utah since 2009. He completed a hematology/oncology fellowship at the University of Utah and HCI where he was awarded the Outstanding Fellow Teaching Award in 2011. Prior to that he completed his residency at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego, CA where he received the Outstanding Resident Award for his medical care and dedication to learning and teaching. He served as Chief Resident after completing his residency. He earned his medical degree from the University of Arizona.

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)
National Board of Medical Examiners

Patient Rating

Patients consistently describe Dr. Gilcrease as highly knowledgeable, thorough, and up to date, often noting specific tests and clear explanations of results. Many report that he listens, answers questions patiently, remembers details, and shows genuine compassion, and several praise the supporting staff as attentive and thorough. A few comments raise concerns about feeling rushed at times or about incomplete information or test results prior to decision points. Overall, patients express confidence in his care and feel comfortable following his treatment plans.

Generated via Patient Reviews

4.9 /5
( out of 183 reviews )

The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers. The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.


2026-04-27
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

Doctor Gilcrease was wonderful he took his time, didn't race he explains things to me. So I understood it, he answered all my questions from me. And my family, he wasn't rushing me and his staff was wonderful. Also, he made me feel very comfortable and very upfront about things.

2026-04-15
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I was with him for a moment. I still have a test to go through. We will update later.

2026-04-09
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Very nice and easy to understand what he was telling us

2026-04-08
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Amazing and compassionate doctor.

2026-03-04
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I've said it before'.Fantastic doctor! I'm so glad I've got him on my side!!

2026-02-25
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

He is always willing to listen and give caring considerate advice.

2026-02-25
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Very good

2026-02-12
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Tells me like it is

2026-02-11
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Gilcrease has always left me feeling safe, secure, and well cared for. Him and his colleagues have made the healthcare process a joy, which is very surprising given the severity of my diagnosis. A great doctor in a great place full of other great people.

2026-02-11
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Gilcrease has always been great

2026-02-06
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Excellent care from a professional expert. Made a scary and apprehensive visit very comfortable.

2026-02-06
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Good doctor. Clear straight forward.

2026-02-02
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Very helpful

2026-01-17
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Very professional and extremely knowable about my type of cancer. Gave me very good information about what to do to take on this type of cancer. Very friendly and made me feel very comfortable asking questions about treatments, no matter how dumb they were. I really liked it when he told me to get back to pumping iron and that it was ok to go to a gym again and lead a normal life. Plus, he had on wizard shoes. Outstanding cancer doctor!

2025-12-31
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Gilcrease is an incredible doctor. He's knowledgeable, personable and caring. More than anything, he continually gives me hope.

2025-11-28
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Absolutely superb doctor! Caring, knowledgeable, personable¿..really cares about his patients!!

2025-11-23
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

Dr Gilcrease is very knowledgeable. He looks at you eye to eye and not at the computer while he communicates with you. He makes notes for you to remember your conversation and care plan and gives them to you! I was so impressed by his bedside manner.

2025-11-21
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

Listens well, offers different treatment options and lets you do what you think is the best treatment for you even if it means no treatment as in my case.

2025-11-20
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Asks if I have questions and concerns about my treatment Great Guy along with the team

2025-11-12
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

They were very informative, attentive, and answered all questions. Very friendly.

2025-11-08
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Gilcrease and his team at the liver clinic have been excellent to work with. They have treated me well and with great success.

2025-11-03
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Gilcrease is outstanding. He listens to your concerns about treatments and is always there to answer any questions that you might have. He and his staff are friendly and very caring.

2025-11-01
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Exelent!!

2025-10-30
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Excellent oncologist!

2025-10-25
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Awesome

2025-10-15
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Great doctor!!

2025-10-15
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Very knowledgeable and very caring about the disease that I had I'm very happy with him great guy!!!

2025-10-14
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

We had a great initial meeting with Dr. Baker. Do not hesitate to engage him as your provider.

2025-10-06
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

ok I guess, do not remember.

2025-10-04
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Gilcrease is very professional while being friendly and courteous. He is easy to talk to and listens attentively

2025-10-01
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Best experience ever!

2025-09-20
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

His understanding of the needed treatment actually changed the planned treatment from my local Dr. From one set of drugs to another that is less brutal.

2025-08-15
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

He explained everything to me and in a way where I will understand him and what he's saying to me very good

2025-07-19
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Incredibly competent and thoughtful dealing with a complex situation and treatment plan

2025-07-18
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Gilcrease is by far the best. He truly cares about his patients. He takes time to go over everything and is genuinely a friendly doctor. Thank you Dr. Gilcrease for making [NAME REMOVED]'s cancer journey so much better!

2025-07-10
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

a very excellent physician

2025-06-26
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Good [TRANSLATED]

2025-05-26
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I feel well cared for by Dr Gilcrease and his staff. They are very professional and friendly.

2025-05-21
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Carrington and knowledgeable

2025-05-14
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

A great physician, listens and actually engages in the conversation with you. I actually enjoy speaking with him, he is kind, professional and just an all round nice person. I trust him.

2025-05-11
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

Dr Gilcrease has a fine manner and intellect along with a good memory. HeÕs on task about my situation/health and helpful with what would be the next steps. IÕve appreciated his experience and educationÉ for sure. Lucky Me.

2025-04-10
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

GREAT EXPERIENCE EVERY TIME

2025-04-09
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I trust him with my medical decisions

2025-03-28
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Very kind and told me what I had to do [TRANSLATED]

2025-03-26
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Superb doctor! Can't say enough good about him!

2025-03-25
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

addressed the medical issues

2025-03-01
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

He is great!

2025-02-28
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Very helpful and informative. Always very compassionate and understanding.

2025-02-16
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Fantastic!

2025-02-02
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Good explanation and professional.

2025-01-17
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Gilcrease is very knowledgeable and professional. He shows that he cares

2025-01-17
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Gilcrease is patient and cares deeply about your individual care needs. He is very personable and takes the time to really get to know you and develop the best treatment options.

2025-01-16
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Exceptional doctor!

2025-01-16
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Very impressive with his knowledge of performing the y90 procedure!

2025-01-16
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Direct to the point knew what he was talking about

2025-01-01
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Exceptionally good doctor. Caring, personable, knowledgeable. I can't say enough about how good Dr. Gilcrease is! I am so glad he is my oncologist.

2024-12-26
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Gilcrease is a true professional in his field and he has a passion for his craft and as a patient, you could not ask for a better Doctor to be on your side during treatment and diagnosis!

2024-12-25
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Compassionate and caring

2024-12-23
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

My doctor Glynn W Gilcreas is very caring and supportive and helpful always .I am lucky to have him my doctor..he was amazing and wonderful.

2024-12-17
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Gilcrease, was very good at explaining things and answering questions. I liked his communication skills.

2024-12-15
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

The doctor explained things even I could understand what he was talking about

2024-12-10
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I like him and his entire team

2024-11-22
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

He was very caring and awesome doctor.

2024-11-20
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I was very impressed with the understanding and concern he showed for my condition.

2024-11-17
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

Dr Gilcrease is a great oncologist. Studies your situation throughly before deciding what route to take. I am thankful for him.

2024-11-10
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I feel very comfortable and confident in Dr. Gilcrease's care.

2024-10-30
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Excellent Doctor

2024-10-30
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

DR GILCREASE IS A VERY FRIENDLY AND DOWN TO EARTH PERSON. HE CARES ABOUT HIS PATIENTS, LISTENS TO THEM AND EXPLAINS TREATMENT PLANS AND PROCEDURES IN AN EASILY UNDERSTANDABLE MANNER. ALTHOUGH I HAVE AN INCURABLE DISEASE, DR GILCREASE HAS INCREASED MY CONFIDENCE IN FIGHTING IT AND MAINTAINING A GOOD QUALITY OF LIFE WHILE DOING SO.

2024-10-29
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Gilcrease is concerned with the patient's specific issues. He has an intelligent approach and he's using the most up-to-date information to resolve the cancer issue. I am very comfortable relying on his plan and my cooperation to follow his instructions to cure my cancer! He's thorough, knowledgeable, connected to the patient, has genuine concern for the patient & delivers professional care.

2024-10-20
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Very thorough in examination, questions and explanation of issues.

2024-10-16
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Great doctor

2024-10-03
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Glynn W. Gilcrease is a very kind and caring doctor whom we feel very comfortable with. He takes time to answer any questions that you have and explains everything in detail so you understand. We are very happy he is my husband's doctor and that he is taking such good care of him.

2024-10-02
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Very cordial and caring.

2024-09-24
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Gilcrease is a caring, knowledgeable physician who incites confidence in having him coordinating your cancer treatment.

2024-09-23
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

He is always very caring and explains things very well.

2024-09-06
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Very positive and professional.

2024-09-01
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

Dr Gilcrease is the best. I trust him implicitly.

2024-07-19
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

He is very professional and cares about what you have to say. I am very impressed by him and his staff.

2024-06-26
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

He is a great doctor and really cares about your and your condition.

2024-06-07
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

He was professional & knowledgeable.

2024-05-25
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

Thank you Dr Gilcrease for your thorough care. I appreciate that you will take the time to explain my healthcare needs. I have confidence in your expertise.

2024-05-15
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

He was helpful

2024-05-09
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

You are great Doctor Gilcrease! Thanks sooo much!!!

2024-04-27
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

Amazing man, I am grateful that I met him. He listened to my concerns, explained things in a manner that was easily understandable and answered all of my questions.

2024-04-01
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Very good explanation of my condition and treatment plan. Excellent at calming my anxiety

2024-02-22
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Glynn W Gilcrease, MD is a take charge doctor who covers the information needed in a matter of fact way with respect and in a friendly manner. I didn't have all the choices for treatment, so I appreciated his candor and reccommendations.

2024-02-20
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

Dr Gilcrease & staff are TOPS

2024-02-18
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

I feel very lucky to be under Dr Gilcreases care. He is very patient oriented. He explains things very well, is a great listener, and I felt very confident in his expertise.

2024-02-08
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Very attentive and caring

2024-02-03
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

What a great member of the oncology staff. Always takes time to explain and never has a negative attitude about difficulties during treatment. He is the most professional doctor I have ever met. His bed side manner is emmaculate.

2024-01-29
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

Good Doc!

2024-01-27
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Simply an amazing Doctor.

2024-01-20
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

He seem most knowledgeable in the cancer field.

2023-12-21
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

The best, caring, and able to communicate the most sensitive information.

2023-12-17
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

He is a caring person and is trying to do those things that will help me the most. Thank you

2023-12-16
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

Feel comfortable talking to and getting response from Dr Gilcrease.

2023-12-03
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Gilcrease is extremely knowledgeable and kind. He takes the time to listen and know you as a whole person, not just the cancer. He addresses my concerns and is able to answer my questions, in and easily understandable manner I am grateful for him and his amazing team.

2023-11-30
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Doctor Gilcrease was awesome. Everything I or my family (my wife and three daughters) asked he explained and had a lot of patience with us. I am totally confident in his caring for me.

2023-11-19
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

Took all the time needed, listened to my concerns.

2023-11-16
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Gilcrease has done a great job in working with the team and providing the treatment and care that I have needed. He has done a great job of communicating things i a way that I could understand.

2023-11-16
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

We had never met him before but he was a fellow with two of the oncologists I currently see. He was very professional and very funny which are great qualities that go together.

2023-11-11
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

Dr Gilcrease and his staff have always been respectful of my care and my many questions.

2023-11-03
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Glynn W Gilcreas is a very good doctor, dedicated to his patients. He listens, advises and mostly cares about the health of his patients. he leads an amazing team that shows love and insert to the patients. To meet this Doctor and his team gives the patient hope of healing. I love to be with them!

2023-10-29
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Gilcrease. Caring. Thorough. Open to any questions. Clear in explaining. Not rushed. Thoughtful. Helpful. Knowledgeable. To the point. And delightful. I've appreciated his understanding and knowledge of the path I've walked with stomach cancer. I so appreciate his education to help me. A little specific info I said in the previous feedback. I didn't recognize there would be 2 places to pontificate on. Please refer to it as it's something I couldn't write again

2023-10-14
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Very positive visit with Dr. Gilcrease and his team.

2023-08-24
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

So lucky to have him as my doctor. I felt hopeful about my upcoming treatment and the treatment plan

2023-08-21
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Have been seeing him for many years and always trust his diagnosis and treatment plan.

2023-08-19
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

He is the best. He cares about my treatment and condition, takes the time to discuss and explain treatment options, and go the extra mile to insure I have all the available options. I couldn't ask for a finer doctor.

2023-08-08
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Truly one of the best doctors you'll ever find.

2023-07-28
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

We truly appreciated the doctor's manner and ability to explain the next steps.

2023-07-19
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Fue muy amable, mucha atencion y explicacion de mi caso

2023-07-16
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

He provided an expanded set of options that was highly valuable

2023-05-26
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Very welcoming,warm and caring person Seems to have a great team working with him

2023-05-22
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

He is the BEST!

2023-05-18
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

very caring, and explaining everything in detail

2023-05-12
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Glynn Gilcrease is a very caring oncologist. If there are issues that need resolve. He'll stop treatment until issues are resolved. He's very engaged and personal in his patients.

2023-05-11
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Gilcrease is very skilled, kind and compassionate. He has a great bedside manner and is easy to talk to.

2023-05-05
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

It was a very good experience

2023-05-01
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

He is a Dr.that treat patients like people not patients.

2023-04-28
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Very knowledgeable and truly connects with his patients. He is thorough and up to date with details of my progress. I am so grateful he is my oncologist. I am so impressed with the overall quality of his awareness of my journey. The tests ordered were so specific so I know what is happening to my body according to the urine and blood tests.Results were posted. I am so impressed with my first visit to the Huntsman Cancer Clinic. I feel I have the best doctors to manage my progress with colon cancer stage 2A. Feeling blessed that I will be monitored every 3 months. Thank you Dr. Gilcrease for you and your associates giving me such a positive experience. I know you care!

2023-04-17
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

VERY CARING AND PERSONABLE. A WONDERFUL DOCTOR WITH A SENCE OF HUMOR AND EXTREMELY KNOWLEDGEABLE.

2023-04-16
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

Very knowledgeable and professional, would highly recommend.

2023-04-07
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Gilcrease was very informative. I believe that I got all my questions answered. Questions that need to asked for putting myself at ease

2023-04-05
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Always appreciate the time he takes to talk about my health and emotional well being.

2023-04-05
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

He just is very good at his job.

2023-04-02
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

My first visit with him. Very knowledgeable. Asked the right questions

2023-03-31
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Very good

2023-03-24
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Very knowledgable. Very personable. Gave detailed discussion on future treatment and testing plans.

2023-03-08
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Excellent. Kind. Informs me completely.

2023-02-18
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

Very professional, knowledgeable, and caring with great enterpersonal relationship skills.

2023-02-18
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

Dr Gilcrease is knowledgeable, caring and personable.

2023-02-10
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Doctor Gilcrease is an awesome doctor. You feel like youre talking to a friend when you are in his care.

2023-02-09
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Have been seeing Dr. Gilcrease for many years and have been totally satisfied with the thoughtful care he has given me. He is very upbeat and makes me feel I'll be o.k. He goes over all labs and scans and explains everything. Great doctor.

2023-02-09
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

He is very caring and detailed

2023-02-08
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Very professional and knowledgeable.

2023-02-05
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

He was 1 hr late to my appointment

2023-02-03
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Good dude, very busy Im sure, but, also never in a hurry takes his time. Good staff,

2023-01-25
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Wonderful physician. Dr Gilcrease is kind, compassionate, thoughtful, and listens well. I trust him with my life, and appreciate his honesty when discussing very difficult choices.

2023-01-14
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Live Dr. G JUST hard to wait for 1 hour and 15 min.. especially in the exam room.

2023-01-13
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. showed real concern for my treatment

2023-01-13
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Glynn is always up to date on my situation, takes the time to know how I'm doing and works with me to determine my ongoing care.

2023-01-12
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Just overall great doctor

2022-12-29
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Gilcrease is an amazing doctor. He explains everything in a manner that I understand. Hes very caring and personable. He takes the time to address my concerns and always goes the extra mile for me. He can relate to me when we talk about things aside from what ails me and when he doesnt hell ask me about it with genuine curiosity and wanting to know. Hes a real cool guy. Not only is he my doctor (thank god) but I also consider him my friend. Thats the best compliment I can give him.

2022-12-16
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Very good doctor and cares about his patients.

2022-12-16
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Gilcrease is a great asset to HCI. I feel he truly cares about me. I cant imagine being under anyone elses care.

2022-12-10
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

He was very professional and was concerned about my wellbeing.

2022-12-07
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Amazing Oncologist

2022-10-22
Huntsman Cancer Institute

Face-to-face with the doctor to go over the pictures of the CT scan would have been great.

2022-10-01
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

All experiences at Huntsman have been very positive.

2022-09-18
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Gillcrease excellent!

2022-09-17
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Very good

2022-08-22
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

Care provider does great work

2022-08-01
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Gilcrease was so fantastic caring for something other than I came in for. He got me an MRI for my head to check on something other than my liver cancer. He's the best.

2022-05-10
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Perfect!

2022-04-27
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Gilcrease is the best doctor I've ever had.

2022-04-25
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

Great staff. Knowledgable and professional

2022-04-24
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

He made us feel comfortable and was easy to talk to.

2022-04-18
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Right from the first minute-I felt part of the team working for my solution!

2022-04-05
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Gilcrease was great! Very informative, helpful, and optimistic about my case.

2022-04-01
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

When I was first diagnosed I was referred to doctors in Denver, I felt like I was number 275 on their list of priorities, at Huntsman I felt like I was number one, from assistants to doctorsit may sound selfish but I want to be number one.

2022-02-21
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

Dr Gilcrease is very professional and amiable

2022-01-25
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

I feel Dr. Gilcrease is very compassionate and knowledgeable.

2021-11-22
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Gilcrease is outstanding in all respects

2021-10-22
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

The MRI tech was amazing and I do love Dr. Gilcrease.

2021-09-12
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Gilcrease is exceptional!

2021-09-06
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Gilcrease it's a very empathetic and understanding. He is also very knowledgeable.

2021-09-04
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Doctor was very thorough, took his time and took notes for me to take home. Positively impressed.

2021-08-23
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

My chronic fatigue has no immediate cure

2021-07-29
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Gilcrease himself has always been fabulous to work with. He cares and explains things well and has a great bedside manner.

2021-07-25
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Gilcrease and Brooke were great.

2021-07-06
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Gave me a good direction to go

2021-06-28
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Excellent experience

2021-04-08
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr Gilcrease is amazing. I have greatly appreciated every encounter I have had with him

2021-03-15
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Excellent!

2021-03-09
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

good

2021-03-04
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

fabulous!

2021-03-03
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

good

2021-02-27
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

GOOD EXPERIENCE

2021-01-15
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

good

2020-12-08
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

doctor was very informative and knowledgeable about my condition and offered insight and recommendations

2020-12-04
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

The doctor and staff are excellent.

2020-11-30
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I have absolutely no qualms about recommending Dr. Gilcrease and Huntsman whatsoever. In fact that is exactly what I have done every time I have had the opportunity to do so.

2020-11-28
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

wonderful

2020-11-27
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

good

2020-11-21
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr.. Gilcrease has given me excellent care throughout my cancer treatment.

2020-11-19
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

good

2020-11-02
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Gilcrease truly cares about the Patient. he takes time to LISTEN and shows kindness and concern

2020-10-31
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

good

2020-10-18
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Good

2020-10-06
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

Dr Gilcrease is very professional, technically skilled and a concerned care giver.

2020-09-24
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Meeting with the Doctor went very well.

2020-09-21
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Good

2020-09-16
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

no comments

2020-09-10
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

The only negative experience was the Dr. was one hour late and surprisingly didn't offer an explanation or apologize. But I was very pleased with the thoroughness of his review of my medical history and the treatment plan.

2020-09-08
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

good

2020-08-23
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

good

2020-08-16
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Good

2020-08-10
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Gilcrease asks me my thoughts about any proposed treatment.

2020-08-04
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

good

2020-07-15
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

good

2020-06-23
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

good

2020-06-19
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

dr is very good and gets your thoughts

2020-06-01
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

good

2020-05-26
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I was completely pleased with appointment

2020-05-25
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

All I got was an injection

2020-05-22
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

good

2020-05-17
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

zero communication input.

2020-05-15
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

good

2020-04-26
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

I have received amazing care

2020-03-29
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

he listened

2020-03-27
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

good

2020-03-09
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Dr. Gillcrease and Team excellent!

2020-03-08
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

good

2020-02-27
FARMINGTON HEALTH CENTER

he was so kind and went though everything so I understand it. He also got me into the Surgeon the next week.

2020-02-01
HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

Gilcrease is the reason we keep coming. he is amazing! he makes you feel like he cares about ______ as a whole, not just the cancer. he is patient, kind, sympathetic, upbeat and all around an amazing doctor.


Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

Dr. G. Weldon Gilcrease, MD is an Associate Professor in the Oncology Division at the University of Utah School of Medicine and a Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) investigator. He specializes in gastrointestinal cancers and patients enrolled in early phase trials. Dr. Gilcrease is also the Program Director for the Hematology/Oncology Fellowship program at the University of Utah School of Medicine and a Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI).

Dr. Gilcrease focuses on early phase clinical trials and drug development. He is involved in preclinical research and Phase I/II trials for patients affected with inoperable colorectal cancer. His research entails exploiting important pathways that drive cancer, including the beta-catenin pathway in colorectal cancer. He hopes to bring novel and targeted therapies into the clinic to benefit patients.

Dr. Gilcrease has been at the University of Utah since 2009. He completed a hematology/oncology fellowship at the University of Utah and HCI where he was awarded the Outstanding Fellow Teaching Award in 2011. Prior to that he completed his residency at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego, CA where he received the Outstanding Resident Award for his medical care and dedication to learning and teaching. He served as Chief Resident after completing his residency. He earned his medical degree from the University of Arizona.

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Internal Medicine -Associate Professor (Clinical)
Academic Divisions Oncology
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)
National Board of Medical Examiners

Education history

Undergraduate Mathematics & Computer Science, Summa Cum Laude with Honors: Honors Thesis in Mathematics Titled Young Tableaux and Semi-Invariance of Symmetric Groups - The University of Arizona, Tucson B.S.
Undergraduate Spanish, Summa Cum Laude - The University of Arizona, Tucson B.A.
Professional Medical Medicine - The University of Arizona College of Medicine M.D.
Internship/Residency Scripps Mercy Hospital Intern/Resident
Chief Resident Scripps Mercy Hospital Chief Medical Resident
Fellowship Hematology and Oncology - University of Utah Fellow
Fellowship Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine Fellow

Selected Publications

Journal Article

  1. Geranios KC, Littau MJ, Park SS, Baker TB, Gilcrease GW, Cizman Z, Smith T, Baker M (2025). Localized hepatocellular carcinoma: Is liver-directed therapy alone as efficacious as surgical resection?. Surgery, 179, 108939.
  2. Gumbleton M, Allan S, Conway H, Boucher K, Marvin J, Hawks J, Burnett W, Van Brocklin M, Whisenant J, Gilcrease G, Gupta (2023). A phase I open-label study of the safety and efficacy of apatinib (rivoceranib) administered to patients with advanced malignancies to improve sensitivity to pembrolizumab in the second- or later-line setting (APPEASE). BMC research notes, 16(1), 16.
  3. Martin DB, Stetson PD, Gilcrease GW, Stillman RC, Sugalski JM, Skinner J, Levy (2022). Preferences in Oncology History Documentation Styles Among Clinical Practitioners. JCO oncology practice, 18(1), e1-e8.
  4. Pauley K, Koptiuch C, Greenberg S, Kohlmann W, Jeter J, Colonna S, Werner T, Kinsey C, Gilcrease G, Weis J, Whisenant J, Florou V, Garrido-Laguna (2022). Discrepancies between tumor genomic profiling and germline genetic testing. ESMO open, 7(4), 100526.
  5. Florou V, Nevala-Plagemann C, Whisenant J, Maeda P, Gilcrease GW, Garrido-Laguna (2021). Clinical Activity of Selitrectinib in a Patient With Mammary Analogue Secretory Carcinoma of the Parotid Gland With Secondary Resistance to Entrectinib. Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, 19(5), 478-482.
  6. Martin DB, Stetson PD, Gilcrease GW, Stillman RC, Sugalski JM, Skinner J, Levy (2021). Preferences in Oncology History Documentation Styles Among Clinical Practitioners. JCO oncology practice, 18(1), OP2000756.
  7. Wells SM, Boothe D, Ager BJ, Tao R, Gilcrease GW 3rd, Lloyd (2020). Analysis of Nonsurgical Treatment Options for Metastatic Rectal Cancer. Clinical colorectal cancer, 19(2), 91-99.e1.
  8. Lloyd S, Baraghoshi D, Tao R, Garrido-Laguna I, Gilcrease GW 3rd, Whisenant J, Weis JR, Scaife C, Pickron TB, Huang LC, Monroe MM, Abdelaziz S, Fraser AM, Smith KR, Deshmukh V, Newman M, Rowe KG, Snyder J, Samadder NJ, Hashibe M (2019). Mental Health Disorders are More Common in Colorectal Cancer Survivors and Associated With Decreased Overall Survival. Am J Clin Oncol, 42(4), 355-362.
  9. Weldon Gilcrease G, Stenehjem DD, Wade ML, Weis J, McGregor K, Whisenant J, Boucher KM, Thorne K, Orgain N, Garrido-Laguna I, Sharma (2019). Phase I/II study of everolimus combined with mFOLFOX-6 and bevacizumab for first-line treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer. Investigational new drugs, 37(3), 482-489.
  10. Kinsey CG, Camolotto SA, Boespflug AM, Guillen KP, Foth M, Truong A, Schuman SS, Shea JE, Seipp MT, Yap JT, Burrell LD, Lum DH, Whisenant JR, Gilcrease GW 3rd, Cavalieri CC, Rehbein KM, Cutler SL, Affolter KE, Welm AL, Welm BE, Scaife CL, Snyder EL, McMahon (2019). Protective autophagy elicited by RAF'MEK'ERK inhibition suggests a treatment strategy for RAS-driven cancers. Nature medicine, 25(4), 620-627.
  11. Nevala-Plagemann C, Moser J, Gilcrease GW, Garrido-Laguna (2019). Survival of patients with metastatic HER2 positive gastro-oesophageal cancer treated with second-line chemotherapy plus trastuzumab or ramucirumab after progression on front-line chemotherapy plus trastuzumab. ESMO open, 4(4), e000539.
  12. Samadder NJ, Smith KR, Hanson H, Pimentel R, Wong J, Boucher K, Akerley W, Gilcrease G, Ulrich CM, Burt RW, Curtin (2016). Familial Risk in Patients With Carcinoma of Unknown Primary. JAMA oncology, 2(3), 340-346.
  13. Soldi R, Horrigan SK, Cholody MW, Padia J, Sorna V, Bearss J, Gilcrease G, Bhalla K, Verma A, Vankayalapati H, Sharma (2015). Design, Synthesis, and Biological Evaluation of a Series of Anthracene-9,10-dione Dioxime ß-Catenin Pathway Inhibitors. Journal of medicinal chemistry, 58(15), 5854-62.
  14. Ettinger DS, Handorf CR, Agulnik M, Bowles DW, Cates JM, Cristea M, Dotan E, Eaton KD, Fidias PM, Gierada D, Gilcrease GW, Godby K, Iyer R, Lenzi R, Phay J, Rashid A, Saltz L, Schwab RB, Shulman LN, Smerage JB, Stevenson MM, Varadhachary GR, Zager JS, Zhen WK, Bergman MA, Freedman-Cass DA, National Comprehensive Cancer Network (2014). Occult primary, version 3.2014. Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, 12(7), 969-74.
  15. Garrido-Laguna I, McGregor KA, Wade M, Weis J, Gilcrease W, Burr L, Soldi R, Jakubowski L, Davidson C, Morrell G, Olpin JD, Boucher K, Jones D, Sharma (2013). A phase I/II study of decitabine in combination with panitumumab in patients with wild-type (wt) KRAS metastatic colorectal cancer. Investigational new drugs, 31(5), 1257-64.
  16. Kimura BJ, Gilcrease GW 3rd, Showalter BK, Phan JN, Wolfson (2012). Diagnostic performance of a pocket-sized ultrasound device for quick-look cardiac imaging. The American journal of emergency medicine, 30(1), 32-6.
  17. Kimura BJ, Dalugdugan R, Gilcrease GW 3rd, Phan JN, Showalter BK, Wolfson (2011). The effect of breathing manner on inferior vena caval diameter. European journal of echocardiography, 12(2), 120-3.
  18. Gilcrease GW, Stein J (2010). A delayed case of fatal atrioesophageal fistula following radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation. Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology, 21(6), 708-11.

Case Report

  1. Nelson KL, Stenehjem D, Driscoll M, Gilcrease G (2017). Fatal Statin-Induced Rhabdomyolysis by Possible Interaction with Palbociclib. Frontiers in oncology, 7, 150.

Other

  1. Kinsey CG, Camolotto SA, Boespflug AM, Guillen KP, Foth M, Truong A, Schuman SS, Shea JE, Seipp MT, Yap JT, Burrell LD, Lum DH, Whisenant JR, Gilcrease GW 3rd, Cavalieri CC, Rehbein KM, Cutler SL, Affolter KE, Welm AL, Welm BE, Scaife CL, Snyder EL, McMahon (2025). Author Correction: Protective autophagy elicited by RAF'MEK'ERK inhibition suggests a treatment strategy for RAS-driven cancers. Nature medicine, 31(6), 2069.
  2. Kinsey CG, Camolotto SA, Boespflug AM, Guillen KP, Foth M, Truong A, Schuman SS, Shea JE, Seipp MT, Yap JT, Burrell LD, Lum DH, Whisenant JR, Gilcrease GW 3rd, Cavalieri CC, Rehbein KM, Cutler SL, Affolter KE, Welm AL, Welm BE, Scaife CL, Snyder EL, McMahon (2019). Publisher Correction: Protective autophagy elicited by RAF'MEK'ERK inhibition suggests a treatment strategy for RAS-driven cancers. Nature medicine, 25(5), 861.