David G. Maloney, MD, PhD
David G. Maloney, MD, PhD
- Medical Director, Cellular Immunotherapy and Bezos Family Immunotherapy Clinic, Fred Hutch
- Professor and Medical Director Cellular Immunotherapy, Translational Science and Therapeutics Division, Fred Hutch
- Leonard and Norma Klorfine Endowed Chair for Clinical Research, Fred Hutch
- Professor of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of Washington School of Medicine
Medical Oncology
“It’s not enough to treat cancer — we want to rev up your immune system to cure it.”
— Dr. Maloney
Why do you conduct research?
When I was a student at Stanford University in the 1980s, I was part of a team that made an amazing discovery. We created a protein called a monoclonal antibody that targeted cancer cells without harming healthy ones. At the time, there were a lot of skeptics — most people thought that antibody research wasn’t worthwhile. But we persevered, and now monoclonal antibodies are an important part of therapy for a variety of cancers. That breakthrough made me hungry for more. What else could I discover about the immune system? Could we train it to go after tumors the same way it attacks viruses? Does it hold the key for curing cancer, once and for all? These are the questions that have driven my work.
How do you approach cancer treatment?
A treatment plan isn’t something that we devise in one short discussion. It’s an in-depth conversation that may stretch across multiple visits. We’ll consider factors such as your health, your age, your disease, your personal philosophy and what the latest research has to offer. Treatments are rapidly evolving, and I enjoy sharing these advances with you so that you can make the best decisions about your care. Whatever you choose, I’m dedicated to helping you achieve the best possible outcome.
Diseases Treated
Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma
Lymphoma
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Follicular Lymphoma
Low Grade Lymphoma
MALT Lymphoma
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Languages
English
Education, Experience and Certifications
Undergraduate Degree
Whitworth College
Medical Degree
Stanford University School of Medicine
Residency
Brigham and Women's Hospital, Internal Medicine
Fellowship
Stanford University Medical Center, Internal Medicine
Board Certification
Internal Medicine, 1988; Medical Oncology 2019, American Board of Internal Medicine
Awards
Seattle Met's 2019 Top Doctors award
Dr. Maloney has been recognized as a Top Doctor in Seattle Met's annual survey multiple years in a row.
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.
For the Media
The Media Relations team at Fred Hutch is available to assist members of the news media who would like to arrange interviews with providers.
Email media@fredhutch.org or call 206.667.2210