Stacey A. Cohen, MD
Stacey A. Cohen, MD
- Physician, Fred Hutch
- Associate Professor, Division of Medical Oncology, University of Washington School of Medicine
- Physician, UW Medicine
- Associate Professor, Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutch
Medical Oncology
“I approach each patient as an individual, tailoring my treatment recommendations to meet your goals and helping you with decisions by understanding your values and preferences.”
— Dr. Cohen
What’s the focus of your research?
My work focuses on the influence of genetics on high-risk gastrointestinal cancers and cancer treatment. I became motivated to participate in research after learning of the number of younger people diagnosed with cancer every year. I’d like to improve screening and early-detection methods, improve recognition of familial cancers and better understand cancers in people diagnosed at an early age. These things take time, but I expect doctors will soon be using much more advanced diagnostic techniques to better select treatments for individual patients, and I hope this will lead to more benefit and fewer side effects from each treatment given.
What’s your approach to patient care?
Being in oncology gives me a chance to establish deep and long-term relationships with my patients. I consider it an honor to be a part of your life at such a difficult and impactful time. My aim is to always treat you with respect and compassion, maintaining an open and honest relationship. As your physician, I appreciate the opportunity to both teach and learn from you as we work together to navigate difficult decisions. I learn so much from my patients, and it motivates me to continue in this field.
Provider Background
Specialty: Medical Oncology
Area of clinical practice
Gastrointestinal cancers
Gastrointestinal oncology
As a medical oncologist who specializes in treating people with gastrointestinal (GI) cancers at Fred Hutch, my areas of expertise include colorectal, pancreatic and anal cancers, early onset cancers and hereditary cancers. I’m also a UW assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Oncology.
Diseases Treated
Languages
English
Education, Experience and Certifications
Undergraduate Degree
Brandeis University
Medical Degree
University of Michigan
Residency
University of Michigan Medical Center
Fellowship
University of Washington, Oncology Fellowship Program
Board Certification
Medical Oncology, 2015; Internal Medicine, 2011, American Board of Internal Medicine
Awards
Seattle Met's 2023 Top Doctors award
Dr. Cohen has received this peer-nominated award for exceptional patient care for multiple years.
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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