Jonathan Yang, MD, PhD
Jonathan Yang, MD, PhD
- Physician, Fred Hutch
- Director of Metastatic Disease and Developmental Therapeutics, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Washington School of Medicine
Radiation Oncology
“I want patients to know there are options, even with a difficult diagnosis, and I am privileged to be a part of their team so we can take things on together. This is a partnership.”
— Dr. Yang
What brought you to radiation oncology?
I started out in radiation therapy and worked for a few years in North Carolina, which is where a mentor kept pushing me toward medical school. I saw how radiation oncologists develop very intense relationships with patients, since we see them every day during treatment. I was very inspired by this experience and what we can do for patients using radiation as a tool.
What do you hope it's like for a patient to work with you?
With my specialty in metastatic cancer, we’re not always working with the easiest diagnosis, from both a medical and emotional standpoint. It’s important to offer patient-centered care so we understand people’s goals and how we can help achieve them. I aim to use my knowledge and treatments to get patients where they want to be.
I do clinical research, basic scientific research and translational research to apply discoveries to patient care. What has always kept me going are my relationships with patients - they are the inspiration for what I do.
Provider Background
Areas of Clinical Practice
Metastatic cancers, central nervous system cancers
I am a radiation oncologist who sees patients at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center – Proton Therapy and the South Lake Union Clinic.
I am passionate about advancing new treatments, understanding patients’ needs, and building an infrastructure to provide the best care for patients.
Diseases Treated
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
English
Education, Experience and Certifications
Medical Degree
Yale School of Medicine
Residency
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Radiology
Board Certifications
Radiation Oncology, 2017, American Board of Radiology
Other
PhD, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
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