Overview
Dr. Takamiya is an experienced radiation oncologist that has been an integral part of the Swedish Cancer Institute since 2004. Serving as the medical director of Radiation Oncology at Edmonds since 2005, he has been an integral part of the Edmonds Cancer Committee, holding positions such as a physician member, cancer liaison physician and chair since 2008. Dr. Takamiya joined the Seattle Prostate Institute at Swedish, which pioneered LDR prostate brachytherapy. There, he was the director education, training other physicians across the globe. He is an expert in prostate brachytherapy, as well as high risk prostate cancer. He has brought new oncologic therapies to Swedish Edmonds, including novel radiopharmaceuticals. Areas of clinical interest include brain tumors, head and neck cancer, lung, breast, and GI malignancies. Recognized for his exceptional dedication to his patients and his field, Dr. Takamiya is a multiple recipient of the Seattle Top Doctor Award, and most recently, he was honored with the Seattle Met 2023 Top Doc Award. With an unwavering commitment to excellent patient care, Dr. Takamiya delivers personalized cancer care right in the heart of Edmonds. Through the Swedish Cancer Institute, patients not only received top-tier treatment but also gain access to advanced treatments therapies, comprehensive support, and the expertise of a world-class cancer institute. This ensures that patients receive the best care possible while being close to home. This is very important to Dr. Takamiya, who himself is a member of this community.
Dr. Takamiya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
21605 76th Avenue West, Suite 100, Edmonds, WA
21601 76th Avenue West, Edmonds, WA 98026
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Takamiya has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
The Association Of University Physicians
Edward Kim is a Radiation Oncologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Kim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Bone Tumor, Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal, and Myxoid Liposarcoma. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Guobin Song, MD, is a board-certified radiation oncologist with special interest in lung cancer, gastrointestinal and genitourinary tumors, and breast cancer.Dr. Song strives to put himself in the position of his patients, getting to know them and learning about their concerns and needs. He understands that each patient is unique and has their own goals for treatment. Knowing this, he always tries to incorporate their own wishes into the decision-making process, while also engaging their family and friends in the conversation. Compassion and safety are the cornerstones of his care.Away from work, Dr. Song enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters. Dr. Song is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
The Association Of University Physicians
Michael Folkert is a Radiation Oncologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Folkert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Bone Tumor, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Liver Embolization, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Folkert is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Takamiya isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- Prostate CancerDr. Takamiya isDistinguished. Learn about Prostate Cancer.
- Advanced
- Breast CancerDr. Takamiya isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Takamiya isAdvanced. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Experienced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Takamiya isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Ampullary CancerDr. Takamiya isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- Anal CancerDr. Takamiya isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Takamiya isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- AstrocytomaDr. Takamiya isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Takamiya isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).