Warner K Huh MD MSHA
Gynecologic Oncology, Minimally Invasive / Endoscopic Surgery
Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Charles E. Flowers, Jr., MD Endowed Chair in Obstetrics and Gynecology Professor, Departments of Obstetrics/Gynecology and Surgery Professor, Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health
619 19th St SBirmingham, AL 35233
Fax+1 205-996-5246
Overview of Dr. Huh
Warner K. Huh, MD, MSHA is Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and holds the Charles E. Flowers, Jr. Endowed Chair in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). He is also Professor in the Department of Surgery and Professor in the Department of Epidemiology in the UAB School of Public Health. He was previously the Division Director of Gynecologic Oncology, Vice Chair of Gynecology, and Senior Medical Officer of the UAB Cancer Service Line/O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center. His research interests include screening and prevention of HPV related diseases as well as novel immunotherapeutic approaches for pre-invasive disease of the cervix as well as cervical cancer. He has authored or co-authored over 300 articles in journals including The New England Journal of Medicine, Lancet, Lancet Oncology, Journal of the National Cancer Institute Cancer, Clinical Cancer Research, Gynecologic Oncology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, and the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology (h-index: 70). Dr. Huh serves as co-PI of the Johns Hopkins-UAB-University of Colorado Cervical Cancer Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPORE) program (2P50CA098252-06A1). Dr. Huh serves as a Deputy Editor of Gynecologic Oncology and serves as an Associate Editor of The Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease. He is on the steering committee for the ASCCP treatment guidelines and was co-chair of the ASCCP colposcopy standards effort. He is Past President of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) and ASCCP. He is currently serves on the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) Division of Gynecologic Oncology. He recently completed the Executive Master of Science in Health Administration (MSHA) Program at UAB (2022-2024).
Education & Training
University of Alabama Medical CenterFellowship, Gynecologic Oncology, 1999 - 2002
Tufts Medical CenterResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1995 - 1999
Georgetown University School of MedicineClass of 1995
Certifications & Licensure
AL State Medical License 1999 - 2025
MS State Medical License 2017 - 2025
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Gynecologic Oncology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
- Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
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Clinical Trials
- Imatinib Mesylate in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Persistent Uterine Cancer Start of enrollment: 2004 Jan 01
- Safety and Efficacy of A-007 Topical Gel in the Treatment of High-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions (HSIL) of the Cervix Start of enrollment: 2006 Jan 01
- Study of Arixtra (Fondaparinux Sodium) to Prevent Blood Clots in Women Undergoing Abdominopelvic Surgery for Likely Gynecologic Malignancy Start of enrollment: 2007 Apr 01
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- p16/ki-67 dual stain triage of individuals positive for HPV to detect cervical precancerous lesions.Diane M Harper, Tamera Paczos, Ruediger Ridder, Warner K Huh
International Journal of Cancer. 2025-02-04 - Dedicated research navigators: a tool to decrease disparities in clinical trial enrollment?Teresa K L Boitano, Jaclyn A Wall, Lia Bos, Gabrielle Rocque, Courtney Williams
International Journal of Gynecological Cancer. 2025-02-01 - 1 citationsToo much of a good thing? Projecting the need for gynecologic oncologists over the next 20 years.Teresa K L Boitano, Stephanie V Blank, Laura J Havrilesky, Warner K Huh, Evan R Myers
Gynecologic Oncology. 2024-12-01
Press Mentions
UAB Hospital-Highlands Family and Community Medicine Clinic Expands Services to Include Prenatal CareJune 3rd, 2024- Pregnancy-Related Deaths Are Dropping. Here's Why Doctors Aren't SatisfiedMay 2nd, 2024
- UAB Doctor: No Evidence Links COVID-19 Vaccines to Fertility ConcernsJanuary 27th, 2021
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Grant Support
- Misoprostol to Optimize Prevention of Cancer of the Cervix: A Randomized Trial (MISOPCx Project)UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM2024–2029
- SPORE in Cervical CancerJOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY2003–2029
- SPORE in Cervical CancerJOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY2003–2029
- SPORE in Cervical CancerJOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY2003–2029
- A Phase I Study To Evaluate The Safety And Immunogenicity Of HPV 16 L2 11-200National Cancer Institute2008–2010
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna Choice POS II
BCBS Alabama PPO
BCBS Blue Card PPO
CIGNA HMO
CIGNA Open Access
CIGNA PPO
First Choice
First Health PPO
Great West PPO
Health Net Oregon PPO
Humana ChoiceCare Network PPOLifewise Health Plan of Oregon
Multiplan PHCS PPO
Multiplan PPO
ODS Network
Pacificare HMO
PacificSource Preferred PSN
Providence Health System Personal Option
Providence Health System Preferred PPO
Regence Oregon - Preferred Provider Network
United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO - Please verify your coverage with the provider's office directly when scheduling an appointment
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