David Aboulafia, MD, has special interest in AIDS/HIV, viral syndromes, general hematology including coagulation and hemostasis, lympho and myeloproliferative disorder, leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, primary and subspecialty, and HIV-associated malignancies, benign hematology including disorders of coagulation and thrombosis, HIV primary and subspecialty care AIDS defining (Kaposi's sarcoma, lymphoma) and HIV-associated cancer. Dr. Aboulafia is highly rated in 45 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Anal Cancer, Kaposi Sarcoma, B-Cell Lymphoma, and Splenectomy.

Vincent Picozzi, Jr., MD, specializes in pancreatic cancer, gastrointestinal cancer (pancreaticobiliary), genitourinary cancer, hematologic oncology (lymphomas) and myelodysplasia. Dr. Picozzi is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

More people survive cancer now than ever before. I see my role as being a strong advocate for my patients, fully informing them of their options and supporting them throughout their treatment programs. Dr. Fer is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Angiosarcoma.

As a medical oncologist, I care for patients throughout their cancer journey, offering a combination of compassionate care and cutting-edge expertise. My areas of expertise include CART, allogeneic and autologous stem cell transplants and hematologic malignancies, with focus on lymphomas. I am committed to providing compassionate and innovative care to my patients. Throughout my career, I have held several academic positions, including Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and acting Clinical Instructor at the University of Washington Medical Center. My dedication to medical research and education is evident in my publications in medical journals, covering topics such as hematopoietic cell transplantation and innovative treatment protocols for hematologic cancers. I am board-certified in medical oncology. I received my medical degree from Saint Joseph University Medical School in Beirut. I completed my residency in internal medicine at Staten Island University Hospital in New York and my fellowship in medical oncology at the University of Washington School of Medicine and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle. For those seeking an oncologist who combines expertise with a compassionate approach, I am dedicated to ensuring the highest quality care and supporting my patients through every step of their cancer journey. Dr. Farah is highly rated in 32 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Leukemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

Cancer is a terrible disease—often one of the most frightening and uncertain experiences a person can face. My philosophy is to approach every patient with a blend of deep empathy and evidence-based treatment options, empowering them to make informed decisions that align with their values, needs, and goals. I believe that compassionate care and scientific rigor form the foundation of meaningful, personalized cancer care. Dr. Santana is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

Dr. Drescher is a multiple time recipient of the Seattle Top Doctor Award and most recently received the 2024 Seattle Magazine Top Doc Award. Dr. Drescher’s goal is to provide the absolute best care for each and every patient. Potential treatment options are large and ever increasing. He works hard to ensure patients are aware and understand all options available to them and then work together to identify the optimal approach. Dr. Drescher listens carefully and works closely with a team of providers to ensure problems are addressed in a holistic way. Dr. Drescher is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ovarian Cancer, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Endometrial Cancer, Oophorectomy, and Salpingo-Oophorectomy.

"Dr. Paulson is passionate about practicing medical oncology, as it seamlessly integrates cutting-edge scientific advancements with the compassionate essence of medicine. Her clinical interests focus on skin cancer and solid tumor immunotherapy while Dr. Paulson’s appreciation lies in the ability to establish meaningful connections with patients and their families, throughout their care. Dr. Paulson firmly believes that optimal cancer care is achieved through a collaborative, team-based approach and takes great joy in working alongside an interdisciplinary team of dedicated healthcare professionals. Recognizing the pivotal role of patients in their own care, she is committed to transparent communication, ensuring that everyone understands the ""how and why"" behind their personalized treatment plans. In addition to her clinical role, Dr. Paulson is a skilled clinical researcher, serving as the Principal Investigator for various clinical trials aimed at bringing the latest advancements in cancer care and the lead for the Center for Immuno-Oncology at the Paul G Allen Research Center. Furthermore, she is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of medical professionals, actively supporting medical students at the Washington State University Elson E. Floyd Medical School in Everett, particularly in advancing their understanding of emerging immunotherapies. In 2023, Dr. Kelly Paulson was honored as the inaugural recipient of the Jeff Ward Award, established to memorialize him. This distinguished award acknowledges medical staff members who contribute positively to the Edmonds community through exceptional leadership, mentorship, or improvements in patient care. Also, she is a 2024 Castle Connolly Top Doctor. Dr. Paulson sees patients at the Edmonds and First Hill Swedish Cancer Institute locations.". Dr. Paulson is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Colorectal Cancer.

Amy Brockmeyer, MD, is a board-certified gynecologic oncologist who specializes in the surgical and medical management of ovarian, endometrial and cervical cancer. Dr. Brockmeyer has expertise in minimally invasive surgery including laparoscopic and robotic surgery, and complex pelvic surgery. She has additional board certification in hospice and palliative care which allows her to provide the best evidence-based symptom management when needed. She is an expert in chemotherapy administration for gynecologic cancer.Dr. Brockmeyer values patient education and shared decision making when planning for surgery or medical management of each diagnosis.Outside of Virginia Mason, Dr. Brockmeyer enjoys running, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends. Dr. Brockmeyer is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hysterectomy.

Dr. Devarakonda trained and worked on faculty at the Washington University in St. Louis before joining Swedish. His research is focused on understanding cancers utilizing sequencing technologies. He has an excellent understanding of the latest advances in thoracic oncology (lung cancer, thymic malignancies, mesothelioma). He believes in providing the same level of care for his patients that he expects for his own family. His list of peer-reviewed scientific publications can be accessed here https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Devarakonda+S&cauthor_id=34591593. Dr. Devarakonda is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Lung Adenocarcinoma.

Manoj Agarwal, MD, is a board-certified medical oncologist. He works in partnership with patients to fight their cancer. The primary interest and focus of Dr. Agarwal’s professional activities has been the treatment and clinical research of lung cancer. As an active participant of the medical research community, he was involved with South West Oncology Group (SWOG) and other national cooperative groups. He has served as a primary investigator and research assistant on many trials over the past eight years. Now, he brings that experience and expertise to the community setting at St. Anne Cancer Center.Dr. Agarwal is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), American Society of Hematology (ASH), American College of Physician Executives (ACPE) and International Association for Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC).Away from work, Dr. Agarwal enjoys traveling, with a goal to visit 150 countries in his lifetime. Dr. Agarwal is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Essential Thrombocythemia, Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), and Schnitzler Syndrome.

Bibek Singh Pannu, MD, specializes in hematology and oncology. Dr. Pannu treats a variety of cancers, including lung, colon, breast, prostate and pancreatic cancer, as well as leukemia and lymphoma. He also treats anemia, and bleeding and clotting disorders. He holds research interests in immuno-oncology, lung cancer and GI malignancies, and pulmonary embolism.Dr. Pannu puts his patients first and approaches patient care with an open mind. He assists each patient to fully understand his or her treatment options, putting them at the center of their own care and empowering them to make their own informed treatment decisions.Away from work, Dr. Pannu enjoys hiking, biking, camping and kayaking. Dr. Pannu is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia, Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Pulmonary Embolism.

Henry Kaplan is an Oncologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Kaplan is highly rated in 40 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Richard Kozarek is an Oncologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Kozarek is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pancreatitis, Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

John Pagel is an Oncologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Pagel is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Follicular Lymphoma, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Saifuddin Kasubhai is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Burien, Washington. Dr. Kasubhai is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Schnitzler Syndrome, and Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS).

John Paul Flores, MD, is a board-certified medical oncologist. He cares for patients with blood disorders and all forms of cancer.Dr. Flores takes the time to guide his patients on their wellness journey, listening to what they say, answering their questions and providing a path forward with hope. In this complex, fast-growing field where new treatments are approved for clinical use regularly, Dr. Flores relies on the expertise of a team of surgeons, pathologists, radiation oncologists and other colleagues to stay at the forefront of cancer treatment and to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care. Dr. Flores is highly rated in 41 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Prostatectomy, and Splenectomy.

Dr. Somasundaram Subramaniam is a Medical Oncologist at the Swedish Cancer Institute in Seattle, Washington and a 2021 Seattle Met Top Doctor Award winner. He has specialized expertise in the management of Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers. This includes common cancers like colon and rectal cancers and also less common cancers like stomach cancer, neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) and liver and bile duct cancers. He also treats patients with lung cancer and kidney cancer. Dr. Soma chose to pursue a career in Oncology to help patients diagnosed with very serious illnesses and their families by providing hope, education and the best opportunities for treatment and cure. He is thrilled to be working with at Swedish, which has an excellent group of caring and highly-trained physicians, nurses and providers who all work very closely together with a robust multi-disciplinary team approach.. Dr. Subramaniam is an investigator on several clinical trials and a key member of the Personalized Medicine Research Program at Swedish, which focuses on the using a tumor’s DNA mutations to target it with newer drugs. The Swedish Cancer Institute prioritizes opening cutting-edge clinical trials to ensure patients have access to the latest innovations in cancer therapy. Dr. Subramaniam graduated from medical school at the National University of Singapore and obtained sub-specialty training during his fellowship at Stanford University, which was supported by a T32 training grant awarded by the National Institutes of Health. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology. Dr. Subramaniam also earned a Master of Science degree in Epidemiology and Clinical Research from Stanford. In addition to treating patients with cancer, Dr. Subramaniam is the Medical Director of the Cancer Control program, which emphasizes preventative measures and appropriate cancer screening, to reduce the incidence and burden of cancer in our community. Dr. Subramaniam is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Nerve Decompression, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Zhao believes in providing the best cancer care through multidisciplinary, evidence-based — yet personalized — approaches. Dr. Zhao is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Variegate Porphyria, Hereditary Coproporphyria, Porphyria, and WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes.

Ryan Cassaday is a Hematologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Cassaday is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Leukemia, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Bruce Lin, MD, specializes in hematology and medical oncology, liver cancer, colorectal cancer and other gastrointestinal cancer, gastrointestinal oncology, colorectal care, liver, cancer, pancreatic cancer, bile duct cancer, and gastroesophageal cancer.Dr. Lin enjoys basketball, golf, fishing and photography. Dr. Lin is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Ampullary Cancer, Anal Cancer, and Lynch Syndrome.

Dr. Gold is a multiple time recipient of the Seattle Top Doctor Award and most recently received the 2024 Seattle Magazine Top Doc Award. Dr. Gold is Director of Clinical Research and the Program Leader for the Gastrointestinal (GI) Oncology Program at the Swedish Cancer Institute in Seattle, Washington. In 1991, Dr. Gold obtained his degree in medicine with a distinction in research at the University of Miami School of Medicine in Florida. He then completed an internal medicine internship and residency at the University of Washington. Dr. Gold received the Amgen Oncology Fellowship Award while he was training in medical oncology at the University of Washington School of Medicine and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Presently, he is board certified in medical oncology. Dr. Gold’s clinical investigations on GI tumors, and particularly colorectal cancer treatment, can be found in peer-reviewed publications like the Journal of Clinical Oncology, Seminars in Oncology, and Cancer Investigation. Furthermore, he currently serves as a member of the NCI Colon Task Force, and the Southwest Oncology Group, where he serves as the subcommittee co-chair for colon cancer. In his free time, Dr. Gold enjoys photography and spending time with his wife and three sons. Dr. Gold is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Lynch Syndrome.

Elena Chiorean is an Oncologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Chiorean is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

Brian Till is an Oncologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Till is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL), Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, B-Cell Lymphoma, and Follicular Lymphoma.

Dr. Egan specializes in the care of patients with hematologic malignancies including leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, myeloproliferative disorders, as well as blood disorders such as anemia. His holistic partnership approach to treatment ensures patients are involved in decision-making that focuses on what is most important to them. Dr. Egan provides thorough education so patients can confidently understand their illness and treatment options, and helps patients navigate the variety of existing and emerging therapies. Dr. Egan is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

Dr. Press is a Seattle Top Doc Award Winner and most recently received the 2023 Seattle Met Top Doc Award for Gynecologic Oncology. Dr. Press' aim is to be a leader in providing thorough, innovative, and compassionate care for women with or who are at-risk for gynecologic cancers, and those with other complicated benign conditions. He uses the most current techniques and treatments available, such as aggressive radical surgery, precise minimally invasive/robotic surgery, or complex medical care with chemotherapy as part of patient care. Dr. Press also believes that treatment involves providing an environment that promotes respect, positive communication, and collaboration among all healthcare and family members. Dr. Press is dedicated to meeting the unique and diverse needs of his patients, and committed to excellence in evidence-based practice, research, and professional development. Dr. Press is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Vulvar Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hysterectomy.