Matt Guindon, PA-C, PharmD
Matt Guindon, PA-C, PharmD
- Physician Assistant, Fred Hutch
- Teaching Associate, University of Washington School of Medicine
- Physician Assistant, Medical Oncology, UW Medicine
“Working in health care provides me the opportunity to positively affect the lives of others, no matter what stage of life they’re in.”
— Matt
What drew you to the field of oncology?
When I was 14, my grandfather passed away from leukemia. This was a pivotal moment in my childhood; it was the first real loss I had ever suffered, and it had a lasting impact on me. I believe that I eventually channeled my emotions from this experience into the drive and compassion I feel when working with oncology patients today. People who are dealing with a cancer diagnosis are so inspiring, and the field of oncology is diverse and ever-changing. My first clinical rotation in oncology during physician assistant school only reinforced that this area of medicine was the perfect fit for me.
What do you want patients to know about working with you?
I focus on the whole person — not just a single aspect of your care. I recognize that each patient has their own needs and goals and faces their own unique challenges. My philosophy is to treat you with the respect and dignity you deserve by being a good listener, showing compassion and guiding you through the complexities of cancer care.
Provider Background
Inpatient care
I am a board-certified physician assistant who treats patients with a variety of diseases, including bladder cancer, lung cancer and leukemia, among many others. My clinical expertise spans oncology, internal medicine, palliative care and pharmacology.
I care for hematology-oncology patients who have been admitted to UW Medical Center - Montlake for inpatient care. In this role, I collaborate with inpatient and outpatient members of the health care team to manage your care.
Diseases Treated
Languages
English
Education, Experience and Certifications
Undergraduate Degree
University of Washington
Medical Degree
University of Washington School of Medicine
Board Certification
Physician Assistant, 2014, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Other
PharmD, University of Washington School of Pharmacy
Awards
Seattle Met's 2023 Top Doctors award
Matthew has received this peer-nominated award for exceptional patient care for multiple years.
Clinical Trials
We make promising new treatments available to you through studies called clinical trials led by Fred Hutch doctors. Many of these trials at Fred Hutch have led to FDA-approved treatments and have improved standards of care globally. Together, you and your doctor 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 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.
Email media@fredhutch.org or call 206.667.2210