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Pamela A. Hansen
Rating: 4.8 of 5
( out of 119 reviews )

Pamela A. Hansen, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

University Orthopaedic Center

590 Wakara Way
Salt Lake City , UT 84108

Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital

85 N Medical Drive
Salt Lake City , UT 84132

Huntsman Cancer Institute - Cancer Hospital South

Clinic 1B, Wellness and Integrative Health
1950 Circle of Hope
Salt Lake City , UT 84112
  • Dr. Pamela A. Hansen is a professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation who specializes in musculoskeletal, spine and cancer rehabilitation. She holds Board Certifications from the American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and a sub-specialty Board Certification in Sports Medicine. Research interests include exercise in the cancer population, improvement in quality healthcare and patient outcomes, and medical education. Her clinical interests include exercise throughout the lifespan with attention to the aging population, cancer rehabilitation, and non-pharmaceutical approaches to manage pain, including joint and interventional spine procedures.

    Dr. Hansen is the Medical Director for the POWER (Personal Optimism with Exercise Recovery) Program at the Huntsman Cancer Institute’s Linda B. and Robert B. Wiggins Wellness and Integrative Health Center, which she founded in 2005. This program offers cancer patients personalized rehabilitation programs based on diagnosis, cancer treatment type and phase, as well as personal goals. POWER helps people affected by cancer improve their quality of life, reduce the side effects of their treatments, and increase strength for daily living.

    Dr. Hansen has also served as the PM&R Residency Program Director since 2009.

    Board Certification

    American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

    Patient Rating

    Rating: 4.8 out of 5
    4.8 /5
    ( out of 119 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.

    Patient Comments

    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.

    September 19, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Thenk you so much Dr. hansen.

    September 18, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    DrvHansen is very interested in me.

    August 20, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Hansen is very good at what she does and listens well

    August 19, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Approachable, compassionate and knowledgeable. I felt she really cared & she communicated my options with detail

    August 14, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Hansen is an excellent orthopedic physician.

    July 12, 2025
    NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Hansen is a wonderful Doctor Thank you

    July 03, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Pam Hansen is a spectacular health care provider, she genuinely cares about her patients health, well-being and physical rehabilitation. I would, without a doubt, refer Dr. Hansen to anyone seeking an Orthopedic physician.

    July 02, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Took time to understand my problem and explain possible solutions

    June 26, 2025
    ORTHOPAEDICS CENTER
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Top notch orthopedic

  • Dr. Pamela A. Hansen is a professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation who specializes in musculoskeletal, spine and cancer rehabilitation. She holds Board Certifications from the American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and a sub-specialty Board Certification in Sports Medicine. Research interests include exercise in the cancer population, improvement in quality healthcare and patient outcomes, and medical education. Her clinical interests include exercise throughout the lifespan with attention to the aging population, cancer rehabilitation, and non-pharmaceutical approaches to manage pain, including joint and interventional spine procedures.

    Dr. Hansen is the Medical Director for the POWER (Personal Optimism with Exercise Recovery) Program at the Huntsman Cancer Institute’s Linda B. and Robert B. Wiggins Wellness and Integrative Health Center, which she founded in 2005. This program offers cancer patients personalized rehabilitation programs based on diagnosis, cancer treatment type and phase, as well as personal goals. POWER helps people affected by cancer improve their quality of life, reduce the side effects of their treatments, and increase strength for daily living.

    Dr. Hansen has also served as the PM&R Residency Program Director since 2009.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation -Professor (Clinical)
    Orthopaedics -Adjunct Associate Professor
    Board Certification
    American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

    Education history

    Fellowship Musculoskeletal and Spine Rehabilitation - University of Utah School of Medicine Fellow
    Chief Resident Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - University of Washington Chief Resident
    Residency Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - University of Washington Resident
    Internship Internal Medicine - University of Utah School of Medicine Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - Northwestern University Medical School M.D.
    Undergraduate Psychology - South Dakota State University B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Gorzelitz JS, Kennedy MA, Dittus K, Mansfield S, Wonders K, Hansen PA, Coletta AM, Iyengar NM, Covington Wood K, Schwartz AL, Potiaumpai M, Campbell A, Schmitz KH (2025). Healthcare Systems-Based Exercise Oncology Programs: Emphasizing and Speaking the Language of the Clinic and Patient. Translational Journal of the ACSM, 10(2), 1-10.
    2. Coletta AM, Haverbeck Simon L, Maslana K, Taylor S, Larson K, Hansen PA, Thomas VM, Ulrich CM, Kohli M, Chipman J, Swami U, Gupta S, Maughan BL, Agarwal N (2024). Creatine Supplementation and Resistance Training to Preserve Muscle Mass and Attenuate Cancer Progression (CREATINE-52): A Protocol for a Double-blind Randomized Controlled Trial. BMC Cancer, 24(1), 493.
    3. Dunston ER, Bai Y, Newton M, Podlog L, Walker D, Oza S, Zingg RW, Hansen PA, Coletta AM (2022). Clinical and Demographic Factors Associated with Follow-up in a Hospital-based Exercise Oncology Program. . Integr Cancer Ther, 21.
    4. Coletta AM, Playdon M, Baron KG, Wei M, Kelley K, Vaklavas C, Beck A, Buys SS, Chipman J, Ulrich CM, Walker D, White S, Oza S, Zingg RW, Hansen P (2021). The Association Between Time-of-day of Habitual Exercise Training and Changes in Relevant Cancer Health Outcomes Among Cancer Survivors. PLoS One, 16(10), e0258135.
    5. Hansen PA, English M, Willick SE (05/23/2012). Does Running Cause Osteoarthritis in the Hip or Knee? PM R, (4), S117-S121.
    6. Paidin M, Hansen PA, McFadden M, Kendall RW (11/01/2011). Contrast Dispersal Patterns as a Predictor of Clinical Outcome with Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection for Lumbar Radiculopathy. 3(11), 1022-1027.
    7. Daubs MD, Patel AA, Willick SE, Kendall RW, Hansen PA, Petron DJ, Brodke DS (11/12/2010). Clinical Impression Versus Standardized Questionnaire: The Spinal Surgeon's Ability to Assess Psychological Distress. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 92, 1-6.
    8. Willick SE, Hansen PA (07/01/2010). Running and Osteoarthritis. Clin Sports Med, 29(3), 417-428.
    9. Hansen PA, Dechet CB, Porucznik CA, LaStayo PC (11/01/2009). Comparing eccentric resistance exercise in prostate cancer survivors on and off hormone therapy: a pilot study. 1(11), 1019-24.
    10. Hansen PA, Micklesen P, Robinson LR (2004). Clinical utility of the flick maneuver in diagnosing carpal tunnel syndrome. Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 83(5), 363-7. ()

    Book Chapter

    1. Hansen PA, Henrie AM, Deimel GW, Willick SE (08/20/2015). Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Lower Limb. In Braddom R, Cifu D (Eds.), Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Fifth). Philadelphia: Elsevier.
    2. Hansen PA, Willick SE (04/02/2014). Running and Osteoarthritis. In Wilder R, O'Conner F, Magrum Eric (Eds.), The Complete Textbook of Running Medicine (second, pp. 620-630). Monterey: Healthy Learning.
    3. Hansen, PA, Willick SE (01/01/2011). Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Lower Limb. In Braddom R (Ed.), Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Fourth, pp. 843-870). Philadelphia: Elsevier.
    4. Hansen PA, Willick SE (01/01/2007). Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Lower Limb. In Braddom R (Ed.), Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Third). Philadelphia: Elsevier.
    5. Hansen PA, Reed K (2006). Common musculoskeletal problems in the performing artist. In D. Dellapena (Ed.), Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America (17). Salt Lake City: Elsevier.

    Abstract

    1. Lanpher A, Brady D, Mascoe J, Hansen P, Davies R, Stiel K, Armstrong A (2024). Wellness Initiatives within the PM&R Residency Program. Poster presented at the University of Utah Evidence Based Practice + Wellness Champions Poster Fair. [Abstract]. (Epub ahead of print)
    2. Tran J, Kramer A, Hansen P (2024). Impact-PMR: Innovative Methods for Preceptor Advancement and Clinical Teaching in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Poster presented at the Education Scholarship Retreat and the 2024 AAP Annual Conference. [Abstract]. (Epub ahead of print)
    3. Maughan BL, Agarwal N, Walker D, Coletta AM, Nordblad B, Swami U, Gupta S, Buys SS, Kohli M, Hansen PA, Boucher KM, Henry NL (2025). A Prospective Trial of a Structured Exercise Program to Lessen Fatigue in Patients with Advanced Prostate Cancer (aPC) Undergoing Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT). Presented at the 2025 GU ASCO. San Francisco, CA. [Abstract]. (Epub ahead of print)
    4. Maslana KE, Haverbeck Simon L, Saviers-Steiger C, Dunston ER, Galyean P, Kimball ER, Mendez J, Zickmund SL, Ulrich CM, LaStayo PC, Steinberg D, Noren CS, Finch A, Seckinger L, Braun EH, Chipman JJ, Hansen PA, Oza S, Brownson KE Coletta AM (). The CORE Clinical Workflow Algorithm Exhibits Promise in Promoting Exercise Engagement from Time of Diagnosis Throughout Breast Cancer Care. [Abstract]. (Epub ahead of print)
    5. Hansen PA, Zingg R, Coletta AM, Walker D, Rose N (2020). Preliminary Efficacy of a Hospital Based Exercise Oncology Program. Poster presentation at the 2020 American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly, San Diego, CA and The 24th Multidisciplinary Management of Cancers Conference. [Abstract]. 12(S1), suppl 1.
    6. Christiansen J, Capizzi A, Walker D, Fenger C, Bigelow B, Sandefur K, Trapp S, Hansen P (2020). How Does Mindfulness Added to a Structured Diet and Exercise Program in Cancer Patients Affect Long Term Health Benefits? Poster presentation at the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine World Congress and Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting, Orlando, Florida. [Abstract]. 99(3), a187.
    7. Hansen, PA, Willick, SE, Kendall, R (2007). Pain reproduction and acute pain relief with transforaminal injections do not predict two-week or two-month pain or functional outcomes. [Abstract]. Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 88.
    8. Hansen PA, Micklesen PJ, Robinson LR (2002). The utility of the flick maneuver in diagnosing carpal tunnel syndrome [Abstract]. Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 83, 1641.
    9. Hansen PA, Kraft GH (2002). Successful early treatment and rehabilitation of acute disseminated encephalomyelitis [Abstract]. Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 81, 539.