Mehmet F. Fer
Experienced in Neuroendocrine Tumor

Dr. Mehmet F. Fer

Oncology
Swedish Medical Center
Swedish Cancer Institute Medical Oncology - Ballard
5300 Tallman Avenue Northwest, 0, 
Seattle, WA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Experienced in Neuroendocrine Tumor
Swedish Medical Center
Swedish Cancer Institute Medical Oncology - Ballard
5300 Tallman Avenue Northwest, 0, 
Seattle, WA 
OverviewInsuranceLocationsClinical ResearchSimilar Doctors

Overview

More people survive cancer now than ever before. I see my role as being a strong advocate for my patients, fully informing them of their options and supporting them throughout their treatment programs.

Dr. Fer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuroendocrine Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Angiosarcoma.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Tip Fakultesi Hacettepe University , 1974 | Hacettepe University , 1974
Residency
Providence Hospital , 1977
Specialties
Oncology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in WA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine
Fellowships
Vanderbilt University Medical Center , 1979
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

Find your insurance
Find your insuranceClose

Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Coordinated Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Group Health Cooperative
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Lifewise

Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.

Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
PacificSource
  • PPO
Premera
  • EPO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Prominence Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
Regence
  • EPO
  • PPO
Spectrum Priority Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
View 18 Less Insurance Carriers -

Locations

Swedish Cancer Institute Medical Oncology - Ballard
5300 Tallman Avenue Northwest, 0, Seattle, WA 98107
Call: 206-320-3514
Other Locations
Swedish Ballard
5300 Tallman Avenue Northwest, Seattle, WA 98107
Call: 206-782-2700

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Fer 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.

Bone Marrow Transplant
Colorectal Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Leukemia
Breast Cancer

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 Total Publications

Phase Ib with expansion study of olaparib plus weekly (Metronomic) carboplatin and paclitaxel in relapsed ovarian cancer patients.
Phase Ib with expansion study of olaparib plus weekly (Metronomic) carboplatin and paclitaxel in relapsed ovarian cancer patients.
Journal: International journal of gynecological cancer : official journal of the International Gynecological Cancer Society
Published: April 23, 2018
Similar Doctors
Kelly G. Paulson
Distinguished in Neuroendocrine Tumor
Dr. Kelly G. Paulson
Oncology | Hematology
Distinguished in Neuroendocrine Tumor
Dr. Kelly G. Paulson
Oncology | Hematology
1221 Madison Street, Arnold Pavilion, Suite 200, 
Seattle, WA 
 (0.1 miles away)
206-386-3751
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

"Dr. Paulson is passionate about practicing medical oncology, as it seamlessly integrates cutting-edge scientific advancements with the compassionate essence of medicine. Her clinical interests focus on skin cancer and solid tumor immunotherapy while Dr. Paulson’s appreciation lies in the ability to establish meaningful connections with patients and their families, throughout their care. Dr. Paulson firmly believes that optimal cancer care is achieved through a collaborative, team-based approach and takes great joy in working alongside an interdisciplinary team of dedicated healthcare professionals. Recognizing the pivotal role of patients in their own care, she is committed to transparent communication, ensuring that everyone understands the ""how and why"" behind their personalized treatment plans. In addition to her clinical role, Dr. Paulson is a skilled clinical researcher, serving as the Principal Investigator for various clinical trials aimed at bringing the latest advancements in cancer care and the lead for the Center for Immuno-Oncology at the Paul G Allen Research Center. Furthermore, she is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of medical professionals, actively supporting medical students at the Washington State University Elson E. Floyd Medical School in Everett, particularly in advancing their understanding of emerging immunotherapies. In 2023, Dr. Kelly Paulson was honored as the inaugural recipient of the Jeff Ward Award, established to memorialize him. This distinguished award acknowledges medical staff members who contribute positively to the Edmonds community through exceptional leadership, mentorship, or improvements in patient care. Also, she is a 2024 Castle Connolly Top Doctor. Dr. Paulson sees patients at the Edmonds and First Hill Swedish Cancer Institute locations.". Dr. Paulson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuroendocrine Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Colorectal Cancer.

Elena G. Chiorean
Distinguished in Neuroendocrine Tumor
Dr. Elena G. Chiorean
Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
Distinguished in Neuroendocrine Tumor
Dr. Elena G. Chiorean
Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

The Association Of University Physicians

1959 Ne Pacific St, 
Seattle, WA 
 (2.8 miles away)
206-598-4333
Languages Spoken:
English, Armenian, Filipino, Japanese, Romanian, Spanish, Vietnamese
See accepted insurances
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Elena Chiorean is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Chiorean is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuroendocrine Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Chiorean is currently accepting new patients.

Distinguished in Neuroendocrine Tumor
Dr. William T. Purcell
Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology
Distinguished in Neuroendocrine Tumor
Dr. William T. Purcell
Hematology Oncology | Hematology | Oncology

The Association Of University Physicians

825 Eastlake Ave E, 
Seattle, WA 
 (1.2 miles away)
206-288-1000
Languages Spoken:
English, Bengali, Spanish
See accepted insurances
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

William Purcell is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Purcell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuroendocrine Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Lung Cancer, Carcinoid Syndrome, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Purcell is currently accepting new patients.

VIEW MORE NEUROENDOCRINE TUMOR DOCTORS

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

Find Dr. Fer's expertise for a condition
ConditionClose
    • Distinguished
    • Breast Cancer
      Dr. Fer is
      Distinguished
      . Learn about Breast Cancer.
      See more Breast Cancer experts
    • Paget Disease of the Breast
      Dr. Fer is
      Distinguished
      . Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
      See more Paget Disease of the Breast experts
    • Advanced
    • Angiosarcoma
      Dr. Fer is
      Advanced
      . Learn about Angiosarcoma.
      See more Angiosarcoma experts
    • Inflammatory Breast Cancer
      Dr. Fer is
      Advanced
      . Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
      See more Inflammatory Breast Cancer experts
    • Experienced
    • Acute Myelomonocytic Leukemia
      Dr. Fer is
      Experienced
      . Learn about Acute Myelomonocytic Leukemia.
      See more Acute Myelomonocytic Leukemia experts
    • Agranulocytosis
      Dr. Fer is
      Experienced
      . Learn about Agranulocytosis.
      See more Agranulocytosis experts
    • ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
      Dr. Fer is
      Experienced
      . Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
      See more ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer experts
    • Anal Cancer
      Dr. Fer is
      Experienced
      . Learn about Anal Cancer.
      See more Anal Cancer experts
    • Anemia
      Dr. Fer is
      Experienced
      . Learn about Anemia.
      See more Anemia experts
    • B-Cell Lymphoma
      Dr. Fer is
      Experienced
      . Learn about B-Cell Lymphoma.
      See more B-Cell Lymphoma experts
    View All 66 Experienced Conditions
    Want to save this doctor for later?
    Sign Up
    Is this your doctor?
    Find A Second Opinion
    Not sure about your diagnosis?
    Check Your Symptoms
     
     
     
     
    Learn about our expert tiers
    Learn More
    Are you the provider on this profile?
    Claim Profile
    For Patients
    • Our Story
    • How MediFind Works
    • Conditions A-Z
    • Doctor Directory
    • Symptoms Directory
    • Procedures Directory
    • Treatment Directory
    • Drug Directory
    • Infusion Center Finder
    • FAQ
    • Contact Us
    For Providers and Practices
    • Claim Your Profile
    • Newsroom
    Business Solutions
    • Provider
    • Network Solutions
    Additional Resources
    • Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of Use
    • Advertising Policy
    • Content Policy
    Subscribe to our newsletter

    Sign up to stay informed about MediFind and get wellness sent your way.

    Close

      By subscribing, I agree to MediFind's Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy, as applicable.

      Bullet PinMediFind
      Follow us on
      This information is not intended as a substitute for informed medical advice. You should work with a licensed professional to diagnose and treat health conditions. We let the data speak for itself, MediFind does not endorse any healthcare providers.
      © 2026 All Rights Reserved

      Request an Appointment

      If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1.

      MediFind will contact the provider for your appointment request. You’ll receive status updates by email. Your provider or MediFind will reach out to you directly by phone or email to schedule your appointment or request additional information.

      Patient Details

      This information is for the patient who will be seen at the appointment.

        Close

        Returning patient? Use your address on file with the provider.

        Insurance Details

        Please provide information of the primary insurance holder as the practice may require this information to schedule.

        Insurance Provider *
        Insurance ProviderClose

        Appointments Details

        Let’s get more information about your appointment.

                0 / 1000
                0 / 1000
                By pressing the Submit button you are agreeing to MediFind’s Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy, as applicable.