Petros Grivas, MD, PhD
Petros Grivas, MD, PhD
- Physician, Fred Hutch
- Professor, Division of Medical Oncology, University of Washington School of Medicine
- Clinical Director, Genitourinary Cancers Program, UW Medicine
- Professor, Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutch
“At Fred Hutch, I belong to a family of innovative, patient-centered providers.”
— Dr. Grivas
What drew you to oncology?
Ever since I was young, I’ve wanted to help other people. I knew a family friend who was a physician, and he served as a great example of how I could channel this desire, combining knowledge and compassion so that I could be of service to a community. I chose to focus on genitourinary cancers because they’re a set of very common diseases affecting the urinary tract and male reproductive system, so I felt pursuing this specialty would allow me to make a difference in the lives of many. I see this area of oncology as an opportunity to bring together my interest in innovative research and patient care.
How do you like to work with patients?
I am dedicated to providing outstanding cancer care, which to me means taking a personalized approach with each patient and being efficient with time and resources. I hope to learn what brought you in and what your goals and expectations are — both for each visit and in the long term. While I bring a wealth of knowledge about genitourinary cancers and the latest research developments, I also believe that the little things, like a warm smile and a conversation held eye-to-eye, matter a great deal.
Provider Background
Specialty: Medical Oncology
Area of clinical practice
Genitourinary cancers
Genitourinary cancers
I am a board-certified medical oncologist who specializes in treating patients with genitourinary cancers, such as bladder cancer and prostate cancer. My background includes leading the bladder/urothelial cancer program at the Cleveland Clinic and caring for patients at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Currently, I serve as the director of UW Medicine's Genitourinary Cancers Program, giving frequent lectures, educating other oncologists and trainees and publishing novel research. I also conduct clinical trials, one of which led to the FDA approval of new drugs for bladder and urothelial cancer. I also co-host our annual event on Updates in Bladder and Urinary Tract Cancers for Patients and their Loved Ones.
Diseases Treated
Languages
English
Italian
Greek
Education, Experience and Certifications
Medical Degree
University of Patras School of Medicine, Greece
Residency
Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Hospital, Internal Medicine
Fellowship
University of Michigan, Hematology-Oncology
Board Certification
Medical Oncology, 2013, American Board of Internal Medicine; Internal Medicine, 2010, American Board of Internal Medicine
Other
PhD, University of Patras School of Medicine, Greece
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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