
Overview
"Joseph Rosales, MD, has been a physician for over 20 years and a hematologist-oncologist in Western Washington since 2011 -- in Seattle, Federal Way and Tacoma. He is experienced in general hematology and oncology, with specialties in breast and thoracic oncology. Dr. Rosales considers himself a guide in his patients’ therapeutic journey. He meets his patients wherever they are - physically and emotionally - and strives to provide them the knowledge and perspective required to navigate difficult decisions in their care. His treatment philosophy has been consistent: to make sure that the patient remains in as much control of their care as possible while getting the best care possible.Dr. Rosales also maintains activity within the community, including involvement in oncologic education and advocacy. He received the2022 Binaytara Foundation for Excellence in Cancer Care ""Rising Star in Health Equity"" awardfor his demonstration of excellent leadership in improving cancer care in underprivileged communities.Multidisciplinary Lung Cancer Treatment during Covid-19 Video".
Dr. Rosales is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Hemolytic Anemia. His top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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- INSURANCE PLAN
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Locations
1617 South J Street, Tacoma, WA 98405
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
3 Clinical Trials
Barbara Konkle is a Hematologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Konkle is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Hemolytic Anemia. Her top areas of expertise are Blood Clots, Hemophilia A, Von Willebrand Disease (VWD), and Hemophilia B. Dr. Konkle is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Kimberly Esham, MD, is a board-certified hematologist and medical oncologist who specializes in benign and malignant hematology. She treats conditions such as anemia, bleeding and clotting disorders, sickle cell disease, leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. Dr. Esham also specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, melanoma and sarcoma.When not at work, Dr. Esham enjoys experimenting with new recipes, hiking, reading and spending time with her family. Dr. Esham can often be found exploring the outdoors of the Pacific Northwest with her family. Dr. Esham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Hemolytic Anemia. Her top areas of expertise are Anemia, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Schnitzler Syndrome, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
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 rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Hemolytic Anemia. His top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Anal Cancer, Kaposi Sarcoma, B-Cell Lymphoma, and Splenectomy.
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
- Adult Immune ThrombocytopeniaDr. Rosales isDistinguished. Learn about Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Rosales isDistinguished. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Chromophobe Renal Cell CarcinomaDr. Rosales isDistinguished. Learn about Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma.
- Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL)Dr. Rosales isDistinguished. Learn about Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL).
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Rosales isDistinguished. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Rosales isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Advanced
- Acute Eosinophilic PneumoniaDr. Rosales isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia.
- AnemiaDr. Rosales isAdvanced. Learn about Anemia.
- Breast CancerDr. Rosales isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML)
- Clear Cell SarcomaDr. Rosales isAdvanced. Learn about Clear Cell Sarcoma.
- Congenital Generalized FibromatosisDr. Rosales isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Generalized Fibromatosis.
- Experienced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary GlandsDr. Rosales isExperienced. Learn about Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands.
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)Dr. Rosales isExperienced. Learn about Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).
- Acute Mountain SicknessDr. Rosales isExperienced. Learn about Acute Mountain Sickness.
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)Dr. Rosales isExperienced. Learn about Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).

