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Megan Gravelyn, PA-C

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Megan Gravelyn, PA-C

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

Specialty:

Hematology-Oncology

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“I hope patients always feel comfortable to ask questions and express their emotions around me.”

— Megan

What brought you to oncology?

My mom was a pulmonary and critical care physician, and this is what initially drew me to becoming a physician assistant. Then, when I was in school, she was diagnosed with cancer, so this was a catalyst for me wanting to focus on oncology. When she was going through treatment, there were certain things we family members thought could be better, and I wanted to contribute. I value each interaction with patients and their family members. We see people on some of their most vulnerable days.

How do you like to approach working with patients?

I want to put patients at ease while offering the best care possible. Everyone here is very approachable and kind, across all specialties, and this creates a culture of camaraderie and determining shared goals. I don't think this necessarily exists everywhere.

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 UW Medical Center - Montlake.

I see patients in the ACE clinic, or Acute Clinical Evaluation clinic. We are an acute care team that functions as an urgent care for patients at Fred Hutch. We see patients for acute and urgent concerns, working with their primary teams to provide better same day access to help keep patients out of the emergency room.

Languages

English

Education, Experience and Certifications

Undergraduate Degree
Columbia College Chicago

Medical Degree
Emory University

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