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Lindsay Aronson, PA-C

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Lindsay Aronson, PA-C

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

Specialty:

Hematology-Oncology

South Lake Union Clinic

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“There’s something very special about following patients in the long term — helping them navigate difficult discussions and treatments, seeing them go into remission or helping them feel more comfortable as they transition to end-of-life care.”

— Lindsay

Why do you specialize in oncology?

I’ve been immersed in the field of medicine for as long as I can remember. My mom’s a nurse, my dad’s a radiologist and my brother is also a doctor. When I was in high school, I liked helping out in my dad’s office, taking patients’ vitals and showing people to the exam room for their appointments. A career in health care was always in my future, but my passion for oncology came about in graduate school. I was intrigued by the idea of taking what we know about the body and applying it to help fight foreign invaders like cancer. However, what really solidified my interest in oncology was the patients themselves and my relationships with them. There’s something very special about following patients in the long term — helping them navigate difficult discussions and treatments, seeing them go into remission or helping them feel more comfortable as they transition to end-of-life care.

Tell us about an interaction with a patient that had a significant impact on you.

Several years ago, I met a patient who had recently been diagnosed with a brain tumor. He was a big hockey fan and enjoyed playing the sport as well. But there came a point when he wasn’t able to play anymore due to balance issues. When he came in for his appointments, after we talked about how things were going medically, we would chat about his life. He would share stories with me about playing hockey, which seemed to help him accept that he could no longer play. I took care of him all the way through to the end of his life, and I’ll never forget those conversations. Providing good care isn’t just about monitoring physical signs and symptoms and running labs. There’s an emotional dimension that’s also important, taking the time to understand how patients are doing in other areas of their life and giving them the opportunity to be heard.

Provider Background

Area of Clinical Practice
Solid tumors, hematological cancers

I am a board-certified physician assistant who provides care for patients with a variety of hematological (blood) cancers and solid tumors, such as melanoma or breast cancer. I also serve as a sub-investigator on clinical trials, managing patients’ side effects and assessing them for treatment toxicities. Whether I’m working with people who are undergoing traditional or experimental treatments, I consider education and advocacy the cornerstones of good clinical care.

Languages

English

Education, Experience and Certifications

Undergraduate Degree
California Polytechnic State University

Medical Degree
Touro University Nevada

Other
MS, Case Western Reserve University

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