Ryan D. Cassaday, MD
Ryan D. Cassaday, MD
- Physician, Fred Hutch
- Associate Professor, Division of Hematology, University of Washington School of Medicine
- Assistant Professor, Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutch
Hematology-Oncology
“My goal is to find the best strategy for each individual patient I see, with the hope of providing the best balance of quality and quantity of life that I can.”
— Dr. Cassaday
What do you enjoy most about being an oncologist?
I wanted to be able to use my interest in science to help people in a meaningful way. I’ve found that balance as a hematologist-oncologist. Not only do I care for current patients with cancer, I also review past Fred Hutch patients to identify patterns that might predict how we can better treat future patients.
How does research play a role in your work?
Research is a critical part of my work at Fred Hutch, even though I don’t conduct any laboratory-based research. However, I collaborate with colleagues who do, and I apply their observations and discoveries to patient care. I am involved in several clinical trials testing new treatments for patients with ALL. Clinical trials really help move our field forward and, for some diseases, it’s how we meet unmet needs. However, I understand that a clinical trial may not be the right option for every patient.
Provider Background
Specialty: Hematology Oncology
Area of clinical practice
Cellular immunotherapy, hematologic malignancies
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia
It’s a relatively rare disease, but by coming to a place like Fred Hutch, you’ll have access to teams that focus on one disease, which is a unique approach. I’m a hematologist-oncologist and I work with a team where acute lymphoblastic leukemia is our key focus. In my clinic, it’s literally all that I do.
Diseases Treated
Languages
English
Education, Experience and Certifications
Undergraduate Degree
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Medical Degree
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health
Residency
University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics, Internal Medicine
Fellowship
University of Washington/Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Hematology-Oncology
Board Certification
Medical Oncology, 2013; Hematology, 2013; Internal Medicine, 2010, American Board of Internal Medicine
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
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