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Nicholas P. Giustini, MD

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Nicholas P. Giustini, MD

Physician, Fred Hutch
Acting Assistant Professor, Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of Washington School of Medicine

Specialty:

Medical Oncology

South Lake Union Clinic

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“The way I work with a patient is more like a partnership. I appreciate really getting to know my patients, and I value the relationship. They are the reason I do this. It’s rewarding being able to do a lot of good and be an agent of change. I want what’s best for them, and I think they can feel that.”

— Dr. Giustini

Why did you choose oncology?

In fellowship, I had the opportunity to research lung cancer. With the explosion of research and clinical trials, it was exciting to see how much better patients do today than they did a decade ago. Later, I got to see the special relationship patients develop with their oncologist during treatment, which lasts months or years. I decided I wanted to be there for those patients, helping them to navigate the lung cancer journey.

What is your favorite part of what you do?

It’s always really gratifying when somebody has a really good response to treatment, but it can be just as rewarding when a patient has health issues. That’s when we figure out what the patient wants and how to tailor the treatment we deliver. I try to understand where the patient is coming from, their motivations and their values. Do they value living as long as possible, or do they value being as comfortable as possible? Do they have a graduation in a few months and want to do everything possible to get there? In partnership, we consider these goals and make decisions about treatment together.

Provider Background

Area of Clinical Practice
Thoracic oncology, lung cancer

I am a board-certified medical ongologist who specalizes in the treatment of thoracic cancers, including lung cancer.

Diseases Treated

Thymic Cancer

Languages

English

Education, Experience and Certifications

Medical Degree
University of Southern Californa

Residency
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center, Internal Medicine

Fellowship
University of California San Diego, Hematology/Oncology

Board Certification
Internal Medicine; Hematology; Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine

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