David M. Aboulafia
Expertise in
43
conditions

Dr. David M. Aboulafia

Oncology | Hematology
1100 Ninth Avenue, 
Seattle, WA 
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Expertise in
43
conditions
1100 Ninth Avenue, 
Seattle, WA 

Overview

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 highly rated in 43 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, B-Cell Lymphoma, Gastric Lymphoma, Anal Cancer, and Splenectomy.

Dr. Aboulafia is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Subspecialty In Medical Oncology, Subspecialty In Hematology, Subspecialty In HIV Clinical Care. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 73 peer reviewed articles and participating in 17 clinical trials. Dr. Aboulafia is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Oncology
Hematology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in WA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine, Subspecialty In Medical Oncology, Subspecialty In Hematology, Subspecialty In HIV Clinical Care

Fellowships

Hematology and Oncology - 1989

Hospital Affiliations

Highline Medical Center
Virginia Mason Medical Center
St Michael Medical Center
St Joseph Medical Center
Olympic Medical Center
Virginia Mason Medical Center.
Puget Sound High Value Network.
Rainier Health Network.

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

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Locations

Virginia Mason Medical Center
1100 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101

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.

17 Clinical Trials

A Pilot Study of Ibrutinib and R-da-EPOCH for Front Line Treatment of AIDS-Related Lymphomas
A Pilot Study of Ibrutinib and R-da-EPOCH for Front Line Treatment of AIDS-Related Lymphomas
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 11, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological, Other
Study Drugs: Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin Hydrochloride, Etoposide, Filgrastim, Ibrutinib, Pegfilgrastim, Prednisone, Rituximab, Vincristine Sulfate
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Phase II Study of sEphB4-HSA in Kaposi Sarcoma
A Phase II Study of sEphB4-HSA in Kaposi Sarcoma
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 01, 2026
Intervention Type: Behavioral, Other, Biological
Study Drug: Recombinant EphB4-HSA Fusion Protein
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Multicenter Observational and Feasibility Study of Excision of Superficially Invasive Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SISCCA) of the Anal Canal and Perianus in HIV-Infected Persons
A Multicenter Observational and Feasibility Study of Excision of Superficially Invasive Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SISCCA) of the Anal Canal and Perianus in HIV-Infected Persons
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 20, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase I Study of Ipilimumab and Nivolumab in Advanced HIV Associated Solid Tumors With Expansion Cohort in HIV Associated Solid Tumors and a Cohort of HIV-Associated Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma
A Phase I Study of Ipilimumab and Nivolumab in Advanced HIV Associated Solid Tumors With Expansion Cohort in HIV Associated Solid Tumors and a Cohort of HIV-Associated Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: January 21, 2026
Intervention Type: Biological, Procedure
Study Drugs: Ipilimumab, Nivolumab
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Pilot Study of Nelfinavir for the Treatment of Kaposi Sarcoma
A Pilot Study of Nelfinavir for the Treatment of Kaposi Sarcoma
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 17, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Drug: Nelfinavir Mesylate
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Pilot Trial of AVD and Brentuximab Vedotin (SGN-35) in the Treatment of Stage II-IV HIV-Associated Hodgkin Lymphoma
A Pilot Trial of AVD and Brentuximab Vedotin (SGN-35) in the Treatment of Stage II-IV HIV-Associated Hodgkin Lymphoma
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 15, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Other
Study Drugs: Brentuximab, Dacarbazine, Doxorubicin, Vinblastine
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
A Randomized, Phase III Study of Intra-anal Imiquimod 2.5% vs. Topical 5-fluorouracil 5% vs. Observation for the Treatment of High-grade Anal Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions in HIV-infected Men and Women
A Randomized, Phase III Study of Intra-anal Imiquimod 2.5% vs. Topical 5-fluorouracil 5% vs. Observation for the Treatment of High-grade Anal Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions in HIV-infected Men and Women
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 23, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Other
Study Drugs: Imiquimod, Fluorouracil
Study Phase: Phase 3
Clinical and Genomic Factors for Prognosis of AIDS Primary Effusion Lymphoma
Clinical and Genomic Factors for Prognosis of AIDS Primary Effusion Lymphoma
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: May 11, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Genetic
A Phase 1 Dose Escalation Study of the Safety and Pharmacokinetics of LAM-002A (Apilimod Dimesylate Capsules) Administered Orally in Subjects With Relapsed or Refractory B-Cell Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
A Phase 1 Dose Escalation Study of the Safety and Pharmacokinetics of LAM-002A (Apilimod Dimesylate Capsules) Administered Orally in Subjects With Relapsed or Refractory B-Cell Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 22, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Apilimod, Rituximab, Atezolizumab
Study Phase: Phase 1
ANCHOR Study: Anal Cancer/HSIL Outcomes Research Study
ANCHOR Study: Anal Cancer/HSIL Outcomes Research Study
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 26, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug, Device, Other
Study Drugs: Imiquimod, 5-Fluorouracil
Study Phase: Phase 3
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73 Total Publications

Geospatial Access to CAR-T Clinical Trials for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma for Persons With HIV.
Geospatial Access to CAR-T Clinical Trials for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma for Persons With HIV.
Journal: JAMA network open
Published: May 22, 2026
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While Dr. David M. Aboulafia is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, B-Cell Lymphoma, and Gastric Lymphoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

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Dr. David M. Aboulafia accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-624-1144 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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