Overview
Lavanya Sundararajan, MD, is a hematologist and oncologist with a special interest in oncological tumors and benign blood disorders. She loves the challenge that these different diseases pose and staying current with all the treatment options.The nature and complexities of the many kinds of cancer, the cutting-edge research and constantly evolving treatment options, and, most importantly, the chance to make a difference that is life-changing and long-standing for patients is the reason she chose to become an oncologist. The deep bond that the oncologist shares with his or her patients and their families is a very moving and rewarding experience for Dr. Sundararajan.Dr. Sundararajan has a curious, affectionate and adventurous 10-year-old son that is the center of her universe. To stay grounded and to continue to appreciate the beauty of life, she enjoys cooking, traveling, exercising, and travel and food writing in her time outside of the clinic.
Dr. Sundararajan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Dehydration, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, and Severe Congenital Neutropenia.
Her clinical research consists of participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
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- POS
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- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- 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
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- 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
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.
1 Clinical Trials
Franciscan Gynecologic Oncology Associates At St. Joseph
Bahman Saffari, MD, PhD, is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology and fellowship trained in gynecologic oncology. Dr. Saffari is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for his patients by providing nurturing, compassionate care using the most effective, innovative surgical and medical treatments possible.Dr. Saffari is a diplomat of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, an affiliate investigator for the Gynecologic Oncology Group and a member of the Pierce County Medical Society. Dr. Saffari is fluent in Farsi and can speak medical Spanish.In his spare time, Dr. Saffari enjoys outdoor activities such as biking, hiking and kayaking. Dr. Saffari is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, Cervical Cancer, Neonatal Ovarian Cyst, Oophorectomy, and Hernia Surgery.
The Association Of University Physicians
Bobbie Rimel is a Gynecologic Oncologist and an Oncologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Rimel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Ovarian Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Oophorectomy, and Hysterectomy.
Swedish Cancer Institute Gynecologic Oncology And Pelvic Surgery - First Hill
Dr. Drescher is a multiple time recipient of the Seattle Top Doctor Award and most recently received the 2024 Seattle Magazine Top Doc Award. Dr. Drescher’s goal is to provide the absolute best care for each and every patient. Potential treatment options are large and ever increasing. He works hard to ensure patients are aware and understand all options available to them and then work together to identify the optimal approach. Dr. Drescher listens carefully and works closely with a team of providers to ensure problems are addressed in a holistic way. Dr. Drescher is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Ovarian Cancer, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Endometrial Cancer, Oophorectomy, and Salpingo-Oophorectomy.
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
- DehydrationDr. Sundararajan isDistinguished. Learn about Dehydration.
- Advanced
- Acute Mountain SicknessDr. Sundararajan isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Mountain Sickness.
- Adult Immune ThrombocytopeniaDr. Sundararajan isAdvanced. Learn about Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia.
- AgranulocytosisDr. Sundararajan isAdvanced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- AnemiaDr. Sundararajan isAdvanced. Learn about Anemia.
- Breast CancerDr. Sundararajan isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Childhood Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Sundararajan isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Experienced
- Acquired HemophiliaDr. Sundararajan isExperienced. Learn about Acquired Hemophilia.
- Acute Arterial Occlusion of KidneyDr. Sundararajan isExperienced. Learn about Acute Arterial Occlusion of Kidney.
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)Dr. Sundararajan isExperienced. Learn about Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with MaturationDr. Sundararajan isExperienced. Learn about Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation.
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without MaturationDr. Sundararajan isExperienced. Learn about Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation.
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)Dr. Sundararajan isExperienced. Learn about Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).