Hanna Hunter, MD
Hanna Hunter, MD
- Medical Director of Cancer Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Medicine, Fred Hutch
- Assistant Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine
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
Area of Clinical Practice
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, cancer care
Languages
English
Education, Experience and Certifications
Medical Degree
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Residency
New York Presbyterian Hospital; Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Fellowship
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Cancer Rehabilitation
Board Certification
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 2021, American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehab
Other
Certified Lymphedema Therapist
Your Care Team
At Fred Hutch, you receive care from a team of providers with extensive experience in your disease. Your team includes physicians, a patient care coordinator, a registered nurse, an advanced practice provider and others, based on your needs. You also have access to experts like registered dietitians, 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