Overview
Meng Zhao, MD, PhD, joined Providence Swedish in July 2020. She received her medical degree from the Tongji University School of Medicine in Shanghai, China. Dr. Zhao completed an Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and then went on to study Oncology and Hematology at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center and Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, OH. She is board certified by the American Board of Medical Oncology, and the American Board of Hematology. She is also a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. She earned a PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology at the University of Texas at Austin in Austin, TX. Philosophy of Care: Dr. Zhao focuses on personalized care and shared decision-making. She engages in open dialogues with patients and their families to discuss diagnoses and treatment options. Dr. Zhao blends clinical excellence with compassion and empathy. Her mission is to enhance the outcomes and quality of life for cancer patients and their families throughout their journey. Dr. Zhao, a skilled clinical researcher, previously held the role of clinical research director and principal investigator for diverse clinical trials. Now, in Swedish Cancer Institute, she continues her cancer research journey, benefiting patients with a robust clinical trials program and cutting-edge treatments.
Dr. Zhao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of HELLP Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Neonatal Onset Multisystem Inflammatory Disease, and Breast Cancer.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 100 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 100 articles in the study of HELLP Syndrome.
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Locations
21605 76th Avenue West, Suite 200, Edmonds, WA
21601 76th Avenue West, Edmonds, WA 98026
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Zhao 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.
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.
Swedish Cancer Institute Medical Oncology - Edmonds
"Dr. Montgomery is a native of the greater Seattle area: she was born and raised in Issaquah and went to Whitman College for her undergraduate studies. She decided to pursue a medical degree after a family member was diagnosed with cancer. She received her medical education at the University of Washington and was drawn early on to medical oncology as a subspecialty. ""In oncology clinic, seeing the quality of the patient-doctor interaction, with its level of intensity, transparency and degree of compassion really impacted me, both as a person and as a physician."" Having seen both sides of cancer care, both as a physician and as a family member of a patient, Dr. Montgomery understands the importance of patient-centered care and the team approach. ""Providing excellent, state-of-the-art, individualized care really does 'take a village:' a multi-disciplinary team of providers, along with the patient him/herself, are paramount to providing the best possible care."" In her free time, Dr. Montgomery enjoys staying active, outdoor adventures and spending time with family and friends.". Dr. Montgomery is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of HELLP Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, and Polycythemia Vera.
Swedish Cancer Institute Medical Oncology - Ballard
Dr. Norman is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Oncology. With twenty years of practice experience, Dr. Norman is well prepared to provide your care. He is person centered-providing the best care based upon national guidelines, but tailored to your specific needs. Dr. Norman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of HELLP Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Richter Syndrome, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
True Family Women's Cancer Center - 5th Floor
Dr. File is passionate about providing personalized care for patients with breast cancer. She believes in sharing information about the diagnosis and treatment options to help patients choose the treatment that is right for them. She has a particular interest in helping women with metastatic breast cancer explore treatment options throughout their disease course, including through participation in clinical trials if desired. She enjoys getting to know her patients and being a partner with them throughout their care. Dr. File is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of HELLP Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Angiosarcoma.
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
- Advanced
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Experienced
- Acute Eosinophilic PneumoniaDr. Zhao isExperienced. Learn about Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia.
- Acute Mountain SicknessDr. Zhao isExperienced. Learn about Acute Mountain Sickness.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Zhao isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- AgranulocytosisDr. Zhao isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Zhao isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.