Dr. Gorden believes in tailoring care to the individual patient needs and finding therapeutic options for patients with all stages of disease. Dr. Gorden is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Empyema, Lung Cancer, and Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.

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 rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Nerve Decompression, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Mehta is a multiple time recipient of the Seattle Top Doctor Award and most recently received the 2024 Seattle Magazine Top Doc Award. He enjoys working with patients and family members. There are a wide variety of treatment options available for nearly every patient, so it is important to spend as much time as is needed in order to weight the benefits and risks to any particular approach. He feels that it is important that communication is open and honest. The goals of treatment, whether it is going for cure or maximizing quality of life should be openly discussed and re-discussed as the need arises. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).

Dr. Landis is a multiple time recipient of the Seattle Top Doctor Award and most recently received the 2024 Seattle Magazine Top Doc Award. He truly enjoys the challenge of caring for cancer patients. A diagnosis of cancer can be overwhelming for a patient and their family. From the beginning he will review the diagnosis in detail, the treatment options, and the potential results of each option, including possible side effects. Dr. Landis enjoys seeing his patients over time, during the course of treatment, and in follow-up. Often it takes some time to understand the patients priorities and wishes. As a physician, he believes in prioritizing the patients quality of life and listening to understand their desires and incorporate this into an individualized treatment plan. He strives to provide the best possible care to all of his patients. Dr. Landis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Posterior Fossa Tumor.

Dr. Todd Barnett is a multiple time recipient of the Seattle Top Doctor Award and most recently received the 2024 Seattle Magazine Top Doc Award. Dr. Barnett earned his medical degree from Northwestern University, Chicago, Ill. He completed his residency and fellowship at Stanford University, Calif. Dr. Barnett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Papillary Thyroid Cancer.

Dr. Louie most recently received the 2024 Thoracic Surgery Top Doc designation and has received the Seattle Top Doc award for multiple consecutive years. Philosophy of care: Dr. Louie’s practice involves all aspects of general thoracic surgery including the lung, esophagus, stomach and mediastinum. He has particular interests in minimally invasive surgery that involves the use of laparoscopy, robotics and endoscopy for both cancer and non-cancerous diseases. He believes that care is about helping patients and their families understand their illness and guiding them in selecting treatment that is appropriate and individualized for the patient at his or her stage of life. Dr. Louie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy.

Dr. Farivar is a multiple time recipient of the Seattle Top Doctor Award and most recently received the 2023 Seattle Magazine Top Doc Award. Dr. Farivar has a broad-based thoracic surgery practice. He enjoys helping patients and their families through their healthcare journey. He takes great effort to incorporate the needs and beliefs of patients and their families in his treatment plans. Dr. Farivar has a particular interest in lung and esophageal disorders, including cancer treatment. He also has interests in the appropriate use of robotic surgery to address thoracic surgery pathology, as well as malignant pleural mesothelioma. Dr. Farivar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Lee is a multiple time recipient of the Seattle Top Doctor Award and most recently received the 2023 Seattle Magazine Top Doc Award. Dr. Ellyn M Lee is a Hospice / Palliative Care Specialist in Seattle, Washington. She graduated with honors from University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine in 1999. Having more than 19 years of diverse experiences, especially in HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE, GERIATRIC MEDICINE, INTERNAL MEDICINE, Dr. Ellyn M Lee affiliates with Swedish Medical Center, and cooperates with other doctors and specialists in medical group Swedish Health Services. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Opioid Induced Constipation, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Chronic Pain.

Dr. Zhao believes in providing the best cancer care through multidisciplinary, evidence-based — yet personalized — approaches. Dr. Zhao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Variegate Porphyria, Hereditary Coproporphyria, Porphyria, and WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes.

"Dr. Fengting Yan is a 2021, 2022, & 2023 Seattle Met Top Doctor Award winner. Dr. Yan is interested in personalized care and translational research in women’s cancer. Extensive lab and clinical research knowledge are applied in her ""bench-to-bedside"" approach to patient care. Dr. Yan also has years of experience in public education on women’s health through internet and TV talk shows.". Dr. Yan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer in Men, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

Frederick Troncales, MD, is a board-certified pulmonologist who offers compassionate, high quality care to adults with complex respiratory diseases and those who are critically ill. Dr. Troncales listens to his patient's concerns and works to manage their illness alongside other members of their care team in both outpatient and hospital settings.Dr. Troncales takes pride in being a hands-on physician and takes the time to communicate with patients, their relatives and medical staff. He is a member of the American Medical Association and American College of Chest Physicians. Dr. Troncales is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Gastrostomy.

Misho Hubka, MD, is a board-certified thoracic surgeon. His special medical interests include Robotic and Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS), lung cancer surgery, esophageal cancer surgery, and complex surgery for benign and malignant disease of the lung, chest wall, esophagus and mediastinum.Dr. Hubka is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, STS Patient Safety Workforce and Western Thoracic Surgical Association. He was named a Top Doctor by Seattle Met Magazine in 2017, 2018 and 2019. Dr. Hubka is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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 rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

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 rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Lung Adenocarcinoma.

Cameron Smith, MD, is an internal medicine physician who offers primary care for adults, with a focus on patient-centered, evidence-based preventive care and management of chronic medical conditions.Dr. Smith strives to develop a strong doctor-patient relationship and, as a team, provide the best care for his patients.Dr. Smith is a member of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Sitosterolemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and High Cholesterol.

Mohammed Nayeemuddin, MD, is board-certified pulmonary disease specialist who seeks to provide a robust adult pulmonary practice experience in both outpatient and inpatient capacities. He brings a full depth of procedural skills to his practice, including endobronchial ultrasound and biopsy (EBUS), tunneled pleural catheter placements, lung nodule management and critical care ultrasound.Dr. Nayeemuddin believes that successful patient care depends on continuous communication and collaboration between the patient, their primary care provider and himself. He looks forward to maintaining an active relationship with his patients so that, together, each patient can get back to feeling their best.Dr. Nayeemuddin is a member of the American Thoracic Society, American College of Chest Physicians, Society of Critical Care Medicine, American Medical Association and American College of Physicians.Outside of work, he enjoys telling stories on stage at Moth events, along with hiking, climbing and running. Dr. Nayeemuddin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Eosinophilic Asthma, and Pneumonia.

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 rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Essential Thrombocythemia, Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), and Schnitzler Syndrome.

Hazel Lupena, MD, is board-certified pulmonary disease specialist with special medical interest in interventional pulmonology, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lung cancer.Dr. Lupena strives to establish a good relationship and communication line with each patient as the key to understanding their needs and, in turn, for them to understand their health and medical treatment. In the ICU, she believes success depends on teamwork among the medical staff, and effective communication again plays a vital role in achieving this.Dr. Lupena is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians.Outside of work, Dr. Lupena enjoys running and traveling. Dr. Lupena is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, and Bronchiectasis.

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 rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia, Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Pulmonary Embolism.

Natalie Xu is a Radiation Oncologist in Kent, Washington. Dr. Xu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Angiosarcoma, and Prostate Cancer. Dr. Xu is currently accepting new patients.