Hanna Hunter, MD

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Hanna Hunter, MD

Hanna Hunter, MD

  • Assistant Professor, Fred Hutch
  • Medical Director of Cancer Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Medicine, Fred Hutch
  • Assistant Professor, University of Washington School of Medicine
  • Medical Director of Cancer Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Medicine, UW Medical Center

Rehabilitation Medicine

“In cancer rehabilitation, we try to understand how a cancer diagnosis affects your ability to function in your life. These changes affect things like being able to work, caring for your family and returning to the activities that are most meaningful to you. I was attracted to this field of medicine because we can address aspects of a person’s life beyond the disease process to help patients live their life to the fullest.”

— Dr. Hunter

How would you describe your approach to care?

It’s very collaborative. My role is to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal injuries and mobility impairments that can occur during cancer treatment. I partner with oncologists to help patients maintain and regain their strength, but I don’t do this alone. I work alongside physical, occupational, speech and lymphedema therapists. We keep your individual goals in mind as we create exercise and therapy programs.

Of all the cancer treatment centers, why should a patient trust Fred Hutch and your team with their care?

Fred Hutch understands that cancer treatment is about supporting patients throughout their cancer journey. Fred Hutch takes on that responsibility; they own it. Our patients have a comprehensive supportive care team that understands the challenges that come with cancer – during and after treatment. In addition to rehabilitation services, it can include pain management, integrative medicine, psychiatry, nutrition, palliative care, etc.  We work to get patients back to what’s important to them.

Provider Background

Specialty: Rehabilitation Medicine

Languages

English

Education, Experience and Certifications

Certified Lymphedema Therapist

Fellowship, Cancer Rehabilitation
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

Residency, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
New York Presbyterian Hospital; Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medicine

Internship
Atlantic Health System, Morristown Medical Center

Medical Degree
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

Clinical Trials

We make promising new treatments available to you through studies called clinical trials led by Fred Hutch doctors. Many of these trials at Fred Hutch have led to FDA-approved treatments and have improved standards of care globally. Together, you and your doctor can decide if a study is right for you.

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Publications

Many of our Fred Hutch doctors conduct ongoing research to improve standards of patient care. Their work is evaluated by other doctors and selected for publication to the United States National Library of Medicine, the largest medical library in the world. See scientific papers this Fred Hutch provider has written.

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Your Care Team

At Fred Hutch, you receive care from a team of providers with extensive experience in your disease. Your team includes doctors, a patient care coordinator, a registered nurse, an advanced practice provider and others, based on your needs. You also have access to experts like nutritionists, social workers, acupuncturists, psychiatrists and more who specialize in supporting people with cancer or blood disorders.

Insurance

Fred Hutch accepts most national private health insurance plans as well as Medicare. We also accept Medicaid for people from Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho. We are working to ensure that everyone, no matter what their financial situation, has access to the care they need.

For the Media

The Media Relations team at Fred Hutch is available to assist members of the news media who would like to arrange interviews with providers.

Email media@fredhutch.org or call 206.667.2210