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Kate B. Kristensen, PA-C

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Kate B. Kristensen, PA-C

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

Specialty:

Medical Oncology

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“I always strive to provide care that emphasizes listening with compassion and empathy for the concerns of patients and their families.”

— Kate

What is your approach to providing patient care?

It is important to me to understand a patient's wishes for treatment and their goals for care while also providing an excellent clinical experience.

I have had family members and close friends affected by rare conditions and cancer, including my mom, who had amyloidosis, and her best friend, who had multiple myeloma. I can personally empathize with the physical and emotional challenges faced by people with cancer and major illness. As a clinical care provider, I hope to provide the same level of compassion to patients and their families that my family has received.

Provider Background

Area of Clinical Practice
Acute care oncology, acute clinical evaluation

I am a certified physician assistant who sees patients at the South Lake Union Clinic and Fred Hutch at UW Medical Center – Montlake.

I am part of the Acute Clinical Evaluation team, providing continuity of care and helping patients avoid the emergency department. We see people who are undergoing treatment for their condition and develop a concern or complication.

Languages

English

Education, Experience and Certifications

Undergraduate Degree
University of Missouri–St. Louis

Medical Degree
University of Nebraska Medical Center

Board Certification
Physician Assistant, 2016, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

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