Huntsman Cancer Institute’s Breast Cancer Program is a multidisciplinary team that includes physicians from surgical, medical, and radiation oncology, as well as radiologists, pathologists, and reconstructive surgeons. Oncology nurses, genetic counselors, social workers, and rehabilitation specialists, including psychiatrists, physical therapists, and occupational therapists, also work together to provide our patients comprehensive care.

Administrative Leadership

Medical Oncologists
The medical oncology team consists of physicians who specialize in the treatment of breast cancer, nurses, nurse practitioners, and social workers who collaborate to help best meet an individual’s needs and concerns.

• Saundra Buys, MD
• Adam Cohen, MD
• John Ward, MD
• Theresa Werner, MD
• Hung Khong, MD

Mid-Level Providers

• Chanteel Ballard, NP
• Rosemary Conder, APRN
• Victoria Serpico, NP
• Esther Kannapel, NP

Nurses

• Ann Brinkerhoff, RN
• Lisa Fristrup, RN
• Angela Larsen, RN
• Marsha Mills, RN
• Stephanie Novak, RN
• Tiffany Pulgiano, RN

Patient and Family Support
Cancer can affect many aspects of a patient’s life. Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) Patient and Family Support staff help patients deal with the emotional, physical, and practical concerns relating to a cancer diagnosis.

• Lisa Gauchay, LCSW, Social Worker

Surgical Oncologists
The surgeon will work with the patient on an individualized treatment plan using the latest techniques and equipment to provide the best possible outcome.

• Ed Nelson, MD
• James McGreevy, MD
• Leigh Neumayer, MD

Reconstructive Surgery
Patients who undergo mastectomy may opt for breast reconstruction immediately after surgery or at a later date under the care of a highly qualified plastic surgeon.

• Jay Agarwal, MD

Surgery Nurses

• Angela Gerrard, RN
• Kimberly Harding, RN
• Vicki Rosser, RN

Radiation Oncologists
Doctors and other specialists provide radiation oncology treatment using high-energy X-rays to target cancerous tumors. Some patients receive radiation oncology treatment at Huntsman Cancer Institute while continuing cancer care at other locations.

• David Gaffney, MD, PhD
• Kristine Kokeny, MD
• Matthew Poppe, MD

Other Breast Team Members

• Rachel Factor, MD, Pathologist
• Deborah Fletcher, PharmD, Pharmacist
• Lisa Gauchay, LCSW, Social Worker
• Emily Ostrander, Clinical Research Coordinator

Oncology Patient Coordinator

• Julie Strong

Outpatient Service Specialists

• Leslie Anderson
• Luann Day
• Judy Kelley
• Kim Lindsay

 Phone: 801-581-4712 ~ Fax: 801-585-3520 ~ Toll free: 1-866-0243 ext. 7-4712