
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
MS State Medical License 2017 - 2026
AL State Medical License 1999 - 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
- Gynecologic oncology fellowship trends: Supply outpacing demand, geographical maldistribution.Sharonne Holtzman, Evan Myers, Laura J Havrilesky, Diane Yamada, Sarah Ackroyd
Gynecologic Oncology. 2025-10-17 - A randomized pilot study of HPV16 L2E7E6 fusion protein vaccination site post-treatment for HPV16+ cervical cancer.Stéphanie Gaillard, Jade Alvarez, Tianbei Zhang, Hao Wang, Hua-Ling Tsai
Gynecologic Oncology. 2025-10-01 - The use of transrectal ultrasound to improve gynecologic interstitial applicator implantation.Katelyn Ragland, Joel Pogue, Eric Simiele, Samantha Simiele, Michael Soike
Gynecologic Oncology. 2025-09-01
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- Join now to see all
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
- 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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