William T.C. Yuh, MD, MSEE, FISMRM, FAAAS, FACR
William T.C. Yuh, MD, MSEE, FISMRM, FAAAS, FACR
- Physician, Fred Hutch
- Professor, Department of Radiology, University of Washington School of Medicine
- Ellsworth C. and Nancy D. Alvord Endowed Chair in Neuro-oncology, UW Medicine
Radiology
“To provide compassionate and advanced care in a scholarly environment enriched by research and education.”
— Dr. Yuh
Why do you practice oncology?
I chose to work in cancer care, because cancer is a major cause of morbidity and mortality, in addition to the tremendous cost and suffering to the society.
During the early development phase of the magnetic resonance (MR) contrast agents, I designed and conducted many clinical trials and facilitated the FDA approval of MR contrast agents, which have become essential components of current MR imaging examination. My recent research focuses on assessing tumor heterogeneity for early prediction of ultimate treatment outcomes for cancer and for the collateral circulation status for triaging therapy for acute stroke.
In my lifetime, I hope to see improvements in early diagnosis and early prediction of treatment failure to provide a window of opportunity to change treatment strategy. Additionally, I hope to see improvement to imaging-guided therapy and its ultimate treatment outcome.
Outside of work, I enjoy traveling to see the world and its people.
Provider Background
Languages
Chinese (Cantonese)
Chinese (Mandarin)
English
Education, Experience and Certifications
Medical Degree
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Residency
Lloyd Noland Hospital, Wadsworth General Veterans Administration Facility
Fellowship
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Neuroradiology; Harbor-UCLA Medical Center-MRI/CT Scan; Wadsworth General Veterans Administration Facility-Nuclear Medicine
Board Certification
Nuclear Medicine, 1987, American Board of Nuclear Medicine; Diagnostic Radiology, 1985, American Board of Radiology
Your Care Team
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Insurance
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