Daniel B. Martin, MD

Why do you choose to work at Fred Hutch?

What I like most about working here is that Fred Hutch exists to provide leading-edge care. I’m surrounded by colleagues who are truly devoted to a deep understanding of the disease process and who generously give of themselves to patients, peers and the scientific community. It’s rewarding to be part of a group whose driving motivation is to improve cancer care — to advance the frontiers of science — over the course of a lifetime.

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

I believe that active listening is fundamental to a productive physician-patient relationship. For example, it’s helpful for me to hear what you know about your health situation. Then I can fill in information gaps or clarify misunderstandings. It’s also important for me to get a sense of what your life is like outside of your illness, what your care goals are, what barriers and issues you face and how much support you have. When you walk out of our appointment, I want you to feel understood, with a firm grasp of what the treatment options are.

Provider Background

Area of Clinical Practice
Non-malignant hematology

Blood Cancers and Non-Malignant Blood Disorders
I am a board-certified hematologist-oncologist who specializes in treating patients with cancers of the blood and a variety of non-malignant blood conditions, such as clotting disorders, autoimmune disorders and anemias. For nearly 20 years, I have provided clinical care to this subset of patients at Fred Hutch and Harborview Medical Center. I also serve as the chief medical information officer at Fred Hutch. In this role, I use bioinformatics and technology to improve patient care, for example, implementing and maintaining a sophisticated electronic medical records system.