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Ujjani
Chaitra S. Ujjani, MD
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Chaitra S. Ujjani, MD

Medical Oncology

Hematology-Oncology

  • Physician, Fred Hutch
  • Professor, Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutch
  • Professor, Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of Washington School of Medicine
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About

Dr. Chaitra S. Ujjani is a board-certified medical oncologist and researcher who sees patients at Fred Hutch. She treats people with lymphomas and leukemia and leads clinical trials testing new drug combinations and immune based therapies.

Background

Dr. Ujjani specializes in caring for patients with lymphomas and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Her work in clinic is closely linked to her research, which aims to improve treatment by making therapies more precise while reducing side effects.

For more than a decade, Dr. Ujjani has designed and led multicenter clinical trials evaluating new drug combinations for lymphoma and CLL. She also studies immunotherapy, including approaches that extract and engineer a patient’s own immune cells to better recognize and attack cancer. 

Dr. Ujjani is an active member of Blood Cancer United and regularly shares her research at national scientific meetings such as the American Society of Hematology annual conference.

Area of Clinical Practice
Hematologic malignancies, lymphomas and chronic lymphocytic leukemia

“Oncology is the epitome of understanding how to practice the art of medicine.”

— Dr. Ujjani

Why do you practice oncology?

At the age of 17, I knew that I was going to be a doctor. I have never once regretted that decision. As an oncologist, I find it satisfying to work with patients to achieve a common goal. The science behind different forms of cancer is also fascinating — I want to know what’s driving them. There’s a creativity to oncology right now, in trying to figure out how to bring new therapies together and how to integrate them with current treatment approaches. I’m invested in trying to understand that so I can improve outcomes for you. It’s this excitement that brings me to work every day.

What do you want patients to know about working with you?

Oncology is an art in the sense that I can’t just look at the data and make a decision about what’s best for you. There are many nuances to consider, not only the biology of your disease but also you as the patient: your personal goals, your living situation, your fitness level and your age, just to name a few. When it comes to blood cancers, there are so many more treatment combinations available than there used to be, which is great, but it also means that the way forward isn’t simple. Together, we take in all of the information and decide on the best approach.

Diseases Treated

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Cutaneous Lymphoma

Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma

Follicular Lymphoma

Hodgkin Lymphoma

Low Grade Lymphoma

Lymphoma

MALT Lymphoma

Mantle Cell Lymphoma

Marginal Zone Lymphoma

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Waldenström Macroglobulinemia

Research Interests

Targeted therapies in chronic lymphocytic leukemia and B-cell malignancies.

Languages

English

Education and Experience

Fellowship, Hematology/Oncology, Georgetown University Hospital

Residency, Internal Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Board Certified in Internal Medicine

MD, University of Alabama School of Medicine

BS, Psychology, Minor in Chemistry, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Board Certifications

Oncology, 2011; Hematology, 2011; Internal Medicine, 2008; American Board of Internal Medicine

Awards

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

American Cancer Society Young Investigator Research Grant, 2016
Dr. Ujjani received the 2016 American Cancer Society Young Investigator Research Grant to support her clinical trial work testing new drug combinations in the treatment of relapsed follicular lymphoma.

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Relentless for a Cure Award
This award honors excellence in patient education and research.

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. Ujjani

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. Ujjani's Publications

Your Care Team

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