Overview
"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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, and Polycythemia Vera.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
21605 76th Avenue West, Suite 200, Edmonds, WA
500 17th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
747 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
21601 76th Avenue West, Edmonds, WA 98026
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Montgomery 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.
The Association Of University Physicians
Christina Baik is an Oncologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Baik is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). Dr. Baik is currently accepting new patients.
Medical Oncology - Swedish Cancer Institute First Hill
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 Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Lung Adenocarcinoma.
Medical Oncology - Swedish Cancer Institute First Hill
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 Lung Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
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
- Breast CancerDr. Montgomery isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Montgomery isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Advanced
- Gastrointestinal Stromal TumorDr. Montgomery isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor.
- Polycythemia VeraDr. Montgomery isAdvanced. Learn about Polycythemia Vera.
- Experienced
- Acute Mountain SicknessDr. Montgomery isExperienced. Learn about Acute Mountain Sickness.
- Adult Immune ThrombocytopeniaDr. Montgomery isExperienced. Learn about Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Montgomery isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Ampullary CancerDr. Montgomery isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Montgomery isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Antiphospholipid SyndromeDr. Montgomery isExperienced. Learn about Antiphospholipid Syndrome.