Kelsey Brauer, ARNP, DNP, FNP-BC

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Kelsey Brauer, ARNP, DNP, FNP-BC

Kelsey Brauer, ARNP, DNP, FNP-BC

  • Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, Fred Hutch
  • Teaching Associate, Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of Washington School of Medicine

Hematology-Oncology

“I want to make sure we can see the whole picture when we plan care together. This means listening to every patient and including their feelings and desires.”

— Kelsey


How have you been personally impacted by cancer?

My grandfather, a physician, had several cancers toward the end of his life. He was treated for skin cancer, but then was diagnosed with a glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. It was devastating. He felt strongly about giving back to science and the future of others, so he joined a drug study to make sure he could provide data to help future treatments be more successful. I admire his courage and integrity and his ability to always be focused on positive outcomes for others.

I honor his legacy by joining in the work on the leading edge of care to help improve quality of life and outcomes for patients. I want patients to know I am their partner in their medical journey.

What brought you to blood and marrow transplant?

I have always enjoyed working with patients with complex conditions, especially when we need to collaborate across many different specialties. When I was in a hospital setting, I was the “quarterback” who managed the team and the point person for patients. I have found there is no lack of complexity and teamwork needed in blood and marrow transplants. We all need to work together to achieve the best outcomes for patients, and I want to be a part of leading the charge.

Provider Background

Area of Clinical Practice
Bone marrow transplantation, immunotherapy

I am an advanced registered nurse practitioner who sees patients at the South Lake Union Clinic and UW Medical Center – Montlake.

I was an internal medicine specialist in an acute-care setting before deciding to work in hematology-oncology. This means I excel in managing complex medical conditions and multiple diagnoses at the same time. I am focused on working with other specialties to make sure patients get all the specialized care they need.

Diseases Treated

Graft-Versus-Host-Disease

Hodgkin Lymphoma

Immune Deficiency Diseases

Leukemia

Multiple Myeloma

Myelodysplastic Syndrome

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Languages

English

Education, Experience and Certifications

Undergraduate Degree
University of Portland

Medical Degree
University of Washington School of Nursing

Fellowship
Virginia Mason, APP Hospitalist Fellowship

Board Certification
Family Nurse Practitioner Certification, 2018, American Nurses Credentialing Center

Clinical Trials

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

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.