Eric Vickrey, PA-C

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Eric Vickrey, PA-C

Eric Vickrey, PA-C

  • Physician Assistant, Fred Hutch
  • Teaching Associate, Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of Washington School of Medicine

Medical Oncology

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“All patients want to be heard and to feel like we are listening to them. No one wants to feel like we are rushing in and out of the room.”

— Eric

What brought you to cancer care?

I worked in oncology in Chicago earlier in my career and really enjoyed getting to know patients and making an impact on their cancer treatment. When I moved to Seattle, I shifted to emergency medicine, where I worked for 12 years. I needed a change of pace and a return to my roots. I enjoy using my combined experience as part of the Acute Clinical Evaluation (ACE) Clinic and Infusion team.

What do you hope it's like for a patient to work with you?

As an advanced care provider, I take great pride in being able to help my patients manage their treatment and maintain an excellent quality of life. I value listening to patients, and I think it’s one of my strengths as a provider.

Finding out a patient’s concern, answering questions, making them feel comfortable and letting them know that I’m here to help them — any way I can show empathy — are all very important to me. Part of listening means understanding that everyone has different needs and background knowledge about their disease or treatments.

Provider Background

Area of Clinical Practice
Acute care oncology

I am a physician assistant-certified who sees patients at the South Lake Union Clinic.

I see patients who are having a reaction to a treatment or chemotherapy, which can be very anxiety-inducing. Being able to provide immediate relief and comfort to patients is one of the things that motivates me, and I also find it very rewarding.

Languages

English

Education, Experience and Certifications

Undergraduate Degree
Bradley University

Medical Degree
Midwestern University

Other
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

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