Rafael Santana-Davila
Expertise in
14
conditions

Dr. Rafael Santana-Davila

Oncology
1221 Madison Street, Arnold Pavilion, Suite 200, 
Seattle, WA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
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Expertise in
14
conditions
1221 Madison Street, Arnold Pavilion, Suite 200, 
Seattle, WA 

Overview

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-Davila is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

Dr. Santana-Davila is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 44 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Santana-Davila is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in WA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Mayo Clinic , 2010

Hospital Affiliations

Swedish Edmonds Hospital
Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill
Swedish Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English
Bosnian
Castilian
Farsi
Greek
Hindi
Italian
Kannada
Romanian
Russian
Slovic
Spanish
Tamil
Tongan

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • 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
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  • HMO
Coordinated Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Group Health Cooperative
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
HealthPartners
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
PacificSource
  • PPO
Premera
  • EPO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Regence
  • EPO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

1221 Madison Street, Arnold Pavilion, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98104

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Santana-Davila 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.

Lung Cancer
Mesothelioma
Metastatic Uveal Melanoma

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.

44 Total Publications

Mature Outcomes and Patterns of Failure in the Phase II FLARE-RT Trial of Biological Image-guided and Risk-Adaptive Chemoradiation for Unresectable NSCLC.
Mature Outcomes and Patterns of Failure in the Phase II FLARE-RT Trial of Biological Image-guided and Risk-Adaptive Chemoradiation for Unresectable NSCLC.
Journal: Clinical cancer research : an official journal of the American Association for Cancer Research
Published: September 18, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Rafael Santana-Davila

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Rafael Santana-Davila by calling their office at 206-386-3751. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Rafael Santana-Davila a top-rated expert for Lung Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rafael Santana-Davila is classified as an Elite expert for Lung Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Rafael Santana-Davila specialize in?

While Dr. Rafael Santana-Davila is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

Does Dr. Rafael Santana-Davila participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Rafael Santana-Davila has published 44 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Rafael Santana-Davila's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Rafael Santana-Davila accept my insurance?

Dr. Rafael Santana-Davila accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-386-3751 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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