"At the age of three, Dr. Johnston knew exactly what she was going to do as an adult, and she never changed her mind. She was going to be a doctor. During her third year of residency, she encountered outpatient medical oncology. Dr. Johnston is a multiple time recipient of the Seattle Top Doctor Award and most recently received the 2024 Seattle Magazine Top Doc Award. Dr. Johnston draws a special satisfaction from working with a team of compassionate professionals, all dedicated solely to the care of cancer patients. ""Everything here is focused on the patient and on one specialty - cancer care. It's set up to be more efficient, more personalized yet state-of-the art. I know my patients will notice that everything is geared towards them. I like the complexity of oncology, the challenge and the fact that you're bringing the full scope of your medical skills in to caring for your patient as well as their families."" Dr. Johnston enjoys cooking, running, swimming, biking, skiing and spending time with her three, young adult daughters.". Dr. Johnston is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Colorectal Cancer.

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 highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ovarian Cancer, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Endometrial Cancer, Oophorectomy, and Salpingo-Oophorectomy.

Robert Randolph is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Randolph is highly rated in 79 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

Dr. Somasundaram Subramaniam is a Medical Oncologist at the Swedish Cancer Institute in Seattle, Washington and a 2021 Seattle Met Top Doctor Award winner. He has specialized expertise in the management of Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers. This includes common cancers like colon and rectal cancers and also less common cancers like stomach cancer, neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) and liver and bile duct cancers. He also treats patients with lung cancer and kidney cancer. Dr. Soma chose to pursue a career in Oncology to help patients diagnosed with very serious illnesses and their families by providing hope, education and the best opportunities for treatment and cure. He is thrilled to be working with at Swedish, which has an excellent group of caring and highly-trained physicians, nurses and providers who all work very closely together with a robust multi-disciplinary team approach.. Dr. Subramaniam is an investigator on several clinical trials and a key member of the Personalized Medicine Research Program at Swedish, which focuses on the using a tumor’s DNA mutations to target it with newer drugs. The Swedish Cancer Institute prioritizes opening cutting-edge clinical trials to ensure patients have access to the latest innovations in cancer therapy. Dr. Subramaniam graduated from medical school at the National University of Singapore and obtained sub-specialty training during his fellowship at Stanford University, which was supported by a T32 training grant awarded by the National Institutes of Health. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology. Dr. Subramaniam also earned a Master of Science degree in Epidemiology and Clinical Research from Stanford. In addition to treating patients with cancer, Dr. Subramaniam is the Medical Director of the Cancer Control program, which emphasizes preventative measures and appropriate cancer screening, to reduce the incidence and burden of cancer in our community. Dr. Subramaniam is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Nerve Decompression, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Zhao believes in providing the best cancer care through multidisciplinary, evidence-based — yet personalized — approaches. Dr. Zhao is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Variegate Porphyria, Hereditary Coproporphyria, Porphyria, and WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes.

Dr. Gold is a multiple time recipient of the Seattle Top Doctor Award and most recently received the 2024 Seattle Magazine Top Doc Award. Dr. Gold is Director of Clinical Research and the Program Leader for the Gastrointestinal (GI) Oncology Program at the Swedish Cancer Institute in Seattle, Washington. In 1991, Dr. Gold obtained his degree in medicine with a distinction in research at the University of Miami School of Medicine in Florida. He then completed an internal medicine internship and residency at the University of Washington. Dr. Gold received the Amgen Oncology Fellowship Award while he was training in medical oncology at the University of Washington School of Medicine and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Presently, he is board certified in medical oncology. Dr. Gold’s clinical investigations on GI tumors, and particularly colorectal cancer treatment, can be found in peer-reviewed publications like the Journal of Clinical Oncology, Seminars in Oncology, and Cancer Investigation. Furthermore, he currently serves as a member of the NCI Colon Task Force, and the Southwest Oncology Group, where he serves as the subcommittee co-chair for colon cancer. In his free time, Dr. Gold enjoys photography and spending time with his wife and three sons. Dr. Gold is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Lynch Syndrome.

"Dr. Fengting Yan is a 2021, 2022, & 2023 Seattle Met Top Doctor Award winner. Dr. Yan is interested in personalized care and translational research in women’s cancer. Extensive lab and clinical research knowledge are applied in her ""bench-to-bedside"" approach to patient care. Dr. Yan also has years of experience in public education on women’s health through internet and TV talk shows.". Dr. Yan is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer in Men, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

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 highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Angiosarcoma.

Subhash Sharma is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Mukilteo, Washington. Dr. Sharma is highly rated in 52 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Sharma is currently accepting new patients.

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 45 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Anal Cancer, Kaposi Sarcoma, B-Cell Lymphoma, and Splenectomy.

Vincent Picozzi, Jr., MD, specializes in pancreatic cancer, gastrointestinal cancer (pancreaticobiliary), genitourinary cancer, hematologic oncology (lymphomas) and myelodysplasia. Dr. Picozzi is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

David Maloney is an Oncologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Maloney is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, B-Cell Lymphoma, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL). Dr. Maloney is currently accepting new patients.

Elena Chiorean is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Chiorean is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Chiorean is currently accepting new patients.

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 highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

Rainer Storb is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Storb is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Storb is currently accepting new patients.

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 highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Lung Adenocarcinoma.

Brenda Sandmaier is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Sandmaier is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Graft. Dr. Sandmaier is currently accepting new patients.

Mary Flowers is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Flowers is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

Dr. Dan Veljovich is a multiple time recipient of the Seattle Top Doctor Award and most recently received the 2024 Seattle Magazine Top Doc Award. With an attention to respecting autonomy, calming fears and partnering with patients to help them make treatment decisions in line with their own goals, Dr. Veljovich embodies compassionate care. He feels blessed to be able to help women maintain their dignity and preserve their quality of life while undergoing surgical or medical treatments. Dr. Veljovich is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ovarian Cancer, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor, Oophorectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Hannah Linden is an Oncologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Linden is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Linden is currently accepting new patients.

"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 highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, and Polycythemia Vera.

Heather Cheng is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Cheng is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Prostatectomy, and Orchiectomy. Dr. Cheng is currently accepting new patients.

I listen to and address the concerns of my patients and their family members and involve them in treatment decisions through education and discussion. Dr. Dabhi's medical interests include: gastrointestinal (esophageal, stomach, colon, rectal) hematologic cancers (lymphoma, leukemia) and breast cancer. Dr. Dabhi is a Clinical Instructor in the Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Dr. Dabhi is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Splenomegaly, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

Andrew Cowan is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Cowan is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Cowan is currently accepting new patients.

Timothy Carlos is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Kirkland, Washington. Dr. Carlos is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.