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Genovese
Timothy Genovese, MD, MPH

Timothy Genovese, MD, MPH

Rehabilitation Medicine

  • Physician, Fred Hutch
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine
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About

Dr. Timothy Genovese is a rehabilitation medicine physician at Fred Hutch who cares for patients before, during and after cancer treatment.

Area of Clinical Practice
Cancer rehabilitation medicine

“Cancer rehabilitation is about helping people maintain function and quality of life and return to the activities that matter most to you. I find it especially rewarding to help you get back to what you value, whether that means hiking, playing sports, working or spending time with loved ones.”

— Dr. Genovese

What would you like patients to know about you?

I see patients at any point in the cancer care experience, from before treatment begins, through active treatment and into post-treatment survivorship. I take the time to understand who you are, how your daily life has changed and what you hope to get back to doing. I enjoy getting to know patients and families over time and working together toward meaningful goals. I value open communication and want you to feel comfortable asking questions, sharing concerns and telling me both what is working and what is not. Helping someone return to an activity they value is one of the most rewarding parts of my work.

How do you approach providing patient care?

My approach to care is thoughtful, collaborative and centered on what matters most to you. I start by listening to how cancer and its treatment have affected your daily life and understanding the activities you want to maintain or return to. Together, we develop a personalized rehabilitation plan that supports those goals, whether they involve exercise, work or time with loved ones. 

I emphasize patient education, explaining symptoms and treatment options so you can make an informed decision about your care. Clear communication with the rest of the oncology team, including therapists and other providers, helps keep rehabilitation coordinated with each patient’s broader treatment plan. My goal is to help patients maintain or regain function, support your independence and improve your quality of life throughout cancer care.

Languages

English

Education and Experience

Fellowship, Cancer Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Residency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mass General Brigham/Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital/Harvard Medical School

MD, The Warren Alpert School of Brown University

MPH, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

BS, Neuroscience, Brown University

Clinical Trials

We make promising new treatments available to you through studies called clinical trials led by Fred Hutch physicians. Many of these trials at Fred Hutch have led to FDA-approved treatments and have improved standards of care globally. Together, you and your physician can decide if a study is right for you.

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Publications

Many of our Fred Hutch physicians conduct ongoing research to improve standards of patient care. Their work is evaluated by other physicians and selected for publication to the United States National Library of Medicine, the largest medical library in the world. See scientific papers this Fred Hutch physician has written.

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Your Care Team

At Fred Hutch, you receive care from a team of providers with extensive experience in your disease. Your team includes physicians, a patient care coordinator, a registered nurse, an advanced practice provider and others, based on your needs. You also have access to experts like registered dietitians, social workers, acupuncturists, psychiatrists and more who specialize in supporting people with cancer or blood disorders.

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Insurance

Fred Hutch accepts most national private health insurance plans as well as Medicare. We also accept Medicaid for people from Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho. We are working to ensure that everyone, no matter what their financial situation, has access to the care they need.

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