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Heather Caulfield, MS, MPAS, PA-C

Heather Caulfield, MS, MPAS, PA-C

Medical Oncology

  • Physician Assistant, Fred Hutch
  • Teaching Associate, Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of Washington School of Medicine

About

Heather Caulfield is a board-certified physician assistant at Fred Hutch who cares for patients with breast cancer and breast conditions.

Area of Clinical Practice
Breast oncology

“I always want patients to feel like they have choices when it comes to their care and especially when making difficult decisions. It’s my job to give you all the necessary information so you can decide what best suits your situation.”

— Heather

How do you approach providing patient care? How have you been personally affected by cancer?

My approach to care first relies on building trust with patients. It’s critical to build trust so we can make sure we move through treatment highs and lows as a team.

During high school my dad was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma. He underwent several surgeries and multiple hospital stays for aggressive chemotherapy and immunotherapy. He’s one of the strongest and most resilient people I know and is now healthy and back to baseline. I want to be part of the team motivating patients to stay hopeful and engaged in their care to help them achieve the best outcomes. I’ve seen firsthand that this is not only about the best medicine but the best people helping patients feel heard, involved and protected while encouraging them through difficult times.

What brought you to breast oncology?

Specializing in breast oncology allows me to fine tune my skills in supporting patients through some of the toughest moments they may experience. I am especially invested in making sure all people have a voice and feel heard throughout their care.

Diseases Treated

Breast Cancer

Breast Health

Languages

English

Education and Experience

MPAS, Physician Assistant Studies, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University

MS, Exercise Physiology, West Chester University of Pennsylvania

BS, Athletic Training/Sports Medicine, Quinnipiac University

Board Certifications

Physician Assistant, 2016, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

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