Amy West, ARNP
Amy West, ARNP
- Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, Fred Hutch
- Teaching Associate, Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of Washington School of Medicine
Medical Oncology
“We get to know people intimately, providing care and support to them and their families and learning what they value.”
— Amy
What do you hope it’s like for a patient to work with you?
I see our roles as a partnership. I really want to get to know patients and what’s important to them so I can help them achieve their goals. Obviously, the best outcome is a priority, but what care looks like is also important. I want to help patients feel their best and have their treatment go well.
What do you value about your work?
I want to work with patients to address all their needs and what this means for their care, treating them as individuals. It’s been rewarding to develop close relationships and partnerships and help patients feel seen and heard. With cancer, the mental, emotional and physical aspects are all something to work through.
Provider Background
Area of Clinical Practice
Breast cancer
I am a advanced registered nurse practitioner who sees patients at the South Lake Union Clinic.
I have more than a decade of experience as a nurse, including in a medical and surgical intensive care unit. I am motivated to continue to develop my practice and have always gravitated toward breast oncology because I love the patients and collaborative atmosphere.
Diseases Treated
Languages
English
Education, Experience and Certifications
Undergraduate Degree
University of Northern Colorado
Medical Degree
University of Washington School of Medicine - Gonzaga University Health Partnership
Board Certification
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
Clinical Trials
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Your Care Team
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Insurance
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