Erika D. Lease, MD, FCCP

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Erika D. Lease, MD, FCCP

Erika D. Lease, MD, FCCP

  • Physician, Fred Hutch
  • Medical Director, Lung Transplant Program, University of Washington Medical Center

Pulmonology

“The Comprehensive Cancer and Organ Transplant Consult Clinic is the first of its kind. It will provide coordination pre- and post-transplant for people who have cancer. The clinic will offer tight coordination with the transplant programs, which is something that doesn’t exist otherwise.”

— Erika D. Lease, MD, FCCP

Provider Background

Specialty: Pulmonology

Diseases Treated

Languages

English

Education, Experience and Certifications

Bachelors Degree
University of Washington

Medical Degree
University of Washington

Residency
Duke University, Combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics

Fellowship
Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine; Infectious Disease

Awards

UW Medicine Golden Eddy Award for Excellence in Patient and Family Education 2018

UW Medicine Patient Reported Assessment In Satisfaction and Excellence (PRAISE) 2018

ACCP Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP) 2019

Clinical Trials

We make promising new treatments available to you through studies called clinical trials led by Fred Hutch doctors. Many of these trials at Fred Hutch have led to FDA-approved treatments and have improved standards of care globally. Together, you and your doctor can decide if a study is right for you.

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Publications

Many of our Fred Hutch doctors conduct ongoing research to improve standards of patient care. Their work is evaluated by other doctors 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 provider has written.

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Your Care Team

At Fred Hutch, you receive care from a team of providers with extensive experience in your disease. Your team includes doctors, a patient care coordinator, a registered nurse, an advanced practice provider and others, based on your needs. You also have access to experts like nutritionists, 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