Lisa Tachiki, MD
Lisa Tachiki, MD
- Physician, Fred Hutch
- Assistant Professor, Department of Oncology, University of Washington School of Medicine
Medical Oncology
“My goal is to develop relationships with my patients where I get to know them and their families as well as their values and preferences. I want to uphold those values and help patients make decisions that align with them.”
— Dr. Tachiki
What drives you about your work?
Medicine, and especially oncology, is the perfect intersection of caring for people while incorporating the latest in clinical research. It is important to understand all the details and have the most up-to-date information and I enjoy sharing my knowledge with patients so they can understand and make decisions. We also have some of the nation’s best experts, who work to evaluate and address clinical concerns. I appreciate the collaborative environment.
What brought you to oncology?
I was influenced by my uncle, who was a researcher and scientist and who unfortunately developed pancreatic cancer. This is what initially drew me to the field. Then, when I was a resident, I found caring for patients with cancer the most rewarding. It really is an honor to be able to get to know them and their families while they navigate what is often a very difficult time.
Provider Background
Specialty: Medical Oncology
Area of clinical practice
Skin cancer, kidney cancer
I am a physician who sees patients at the South Lake Union Clinic. As a medical oncologist, I specialize in treating patients with aggressive skin cancers and kidney cancers.
As a large focus of my work, I conduct clinical trials to bring cutting-edge treatments to our patients with skin cancers, ocular melanoma, and kidney cancers. My goal is to support my patients and make sure they have the best knowledge and resources available to them through a difficult process.
Diseases Treated
Languages
English
Education, Experience and Certifications
Undergraduate Degree
Stanford University
Medical Degree
University of California, Irvine School of Medicine
Fellowship
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Laboratory of Immunogenetics
Residency
University of Washington, Department of Medicine
Fellowship
University of Washington, Hematology - Oncology
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine, 2019
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.
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