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Jennifer Specht

Oncology

Jennifer Specht, MD

Professor of Medicine and Oncology, University of Washington; Clinical Research Director, Breast Oncology Program

Seattle, WA

Dr. Jennifer M. Specht is a board-certified medical oncologist specializing in the treatment of patients with all stages of breast cancer, with particular expertise in triple-negative breast cancer, an aggressive subtype that does not respond to hormonal therapies. She practices at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and UW Medical Center-Montlake in Seattle, WA, where she integrates state-of-the-art treatments, including immunotherapy, with individualized patient care. Dr. Specht sees patients in the

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25+

Years in Practice

Credentials

Board Certifications

  • Medical Oncology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
  • Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)

Education & Training

  • University of Washington School of Medicine — M.D., 1999
  • University of Washington Medical Center — Fellowship, Medical Oncology, 2002-2004
  • University of Washington Medical Center — Residency, Internal Medicine, 1999-2002
  • UW - Division of General Internal Medicine, Internship, Internal Medicine

Peer Recognition

  • Castle ConnollyExceptional Women in Medicine

    2019-2025 (7 years)

  • Exceptional Women In MedicineTop Doctor

    2019-2025 (7 years)

  • Seattle MagazineTop Doctor

    2022-2025 (4 years)

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Medical OncologyBreast Oncology

Conditions & Treatments

Breast CancerTriple-Negative Breast CancerImmunotherapy

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
  • UW Medical Center-Montlake
  • PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center

Languages

English

Experience

25+ years in practice