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Lisa Ni, MD

Lisa Ni, MD

Radiation Oncology

  • Physician, Fred Hutch
  • Assistant Professor, Division of Radiation Oncology, University of Washington School of Medicine
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About

Dr. Lisa Ni is a radiation oncologist and researcher at Fred Hutch. She specializes in radiation treatments for central nervous system tumors and blood cancers requiring stem cell transplantation.

Background

Dr. Ni treats patients with a wide range of conditions using radiation, including proton therapy. Her clinical expertise includes pediatric malignancies, central nervous system tumors involving the brain and spinal cord and blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma, particularly in patients who require stem cell transplantation.

Dr. Ni’s approach to patient care is shaped by personal experience, having had multiple family members undergo treatment for cancer and other serious illnesses. This perspective motivates her commitment to be both empathetic and compassionate while grounding care in the latest clinical data. 

In her research and clinical work, Dr. Ni focuses on using advanced radiation techniques, including proton therapy, to deliver effective treatment while minimizing side effects, especially for children and patients with tumors near sensitive organs. 

Area of Clinical Practice
Proton therapy, radiation oncology, pediatric malignancies, central nervous system (CNS) tumors, blood-related cancers requiring stem cell transplantation

“I know that when patients and their loved ones are making treatment decisions, a lot of thought is going into it. It can be a challenge to juggle everything, and I want patients to know I’m here for them. They are not alone.”

— Dr. Ni

What do you value about your work and what brought you to it?

I am deeply inspired by the resilience of patients going through cancer treatment. It is a privilege to guide them through treatment options, discussing the benefits and side effects, and helping them feel confident with their decisions. I decided to specialize in radiation oncology in part due to my background in biomedical engineering, so the technological innovations within this area of practice are especially exciting to me.

What drew you to Fred Hutch?

I am drawn to how passionate my colleagues are about fostering a collaborative environment and furthering innovative research. I was also looking for an organization where team members are kind, compassionate, and prioritize quality interdisciplinary patient care. At Fred Hutch, I truly value the entire healthcare team’s dedication to guiding patients through their treatment and supporting them every step of the way.

Diseases Treated

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia 

Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Brain and Spinal Cord Cancers

Central Nervous System (CNS) Tumors

Hodgkin Lymphoma

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Neuroblastoma

Ocular Melanoma

Pediatric Malignancies

Wilms Tumor

Research Interests

Blood Disorders

Brain and Spinal Cord Cancers

Brain Tumors

Hodgkin Lymphoma

Leukemia

Lymphoma

Pediatric Tumors

Languages

English

Education, Experience and Certifications

Residency, Radiation Oncology, University of California San Francisco School of Medicine

MD, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine

BS, Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University

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.

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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.

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