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Anna B. Halpern, MD
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Anna B. Halpern, MD

Hematology-Oncology

  • Clinical Director for Leukemia and Myeloid Malignancies, Fred Hutch
  • Associate Professor, Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutch
  • Associate Professor, Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of Washington School of Medicine

About

Dr. Anna Halpern is a hematologist-oncologist and researcher at Fred Hutch, caring for patients with blood cancers. She researchers how to improve treatment outcomes.


Background

Dr. Halpern is a board-certified physician and clinical director for Leukemia and Myeloid Malignancies at Fred Hutch. She specializes in hematologic malignancies (blood cancers) and cares for people with conditions like acute myeloid leukemia (AML), myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and myeloproliferative neoplasms including polycythemia vera, essential thrombocythemia and myelofibrosis.

Dr. Halpern leads research aimed at improving outcomes for these diseases through evidence-based, personalized treatment approaches tailored to each patient’s unique needs. She designs and conducts clinical trials that test new therapies and care strategies for people with AML and MDS. Her research also uses large patient databases to study broader system-level questions, such as factors that increase the risk of treatment side effects.

Area of Clinical Practice
Hematologic malignancies


“One of the most rewarding parts of my job is getting to know you and your family so we can work together in a close partnership. I believe we have much to learn from each other.”

— Dr. Halpern


What is your approach to caring for a patient?

I work with you to design and implement a personalized plan of cancer care that balances your and your family’s needs, the characteristics of your disease and the leading-edge science and clinical trials offered at Fred Hutch.

Diseases Treated

Myelodysplastic Syndrome

Myeloproliferative Disorder

Myeloproliferative Neoplasms

Polycythemia Vera

Languages

English

Education and Experience

Fellowship, Hematology-Oncology, Fred Hutch/University of Washington

Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Chicago Medical Center

MD, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

AB, Magna Cum Laude, Brown University

Board Certification

Medical Oncology, 2016; Hematology, 2016; Internal Medicine, 2012, American Board of Internal Medicine

Awards

Seattle Magazine's 2025 Top Doctors Award
Dr. Halpern has received this peer-nominated award for exceptional patient care.

Young Investigator Award, American Society of Clinical Oncology, 2016

Clinical Trials

We make promising new treatments available to you through studies called clinical trials led by Fred Hutch physicians and researchers. 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. 

Find a Clinical Trial Led by Dr. Halpern

Publications

Many of our Fred Hutch physicians and researchers 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. 

View Dr. Halpern's Publications

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. 

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.

Contact Information

206.606.1000