Oncology

Michael Folkert, M.D., PH.D.

Chief, Brachytherapy; Physician Lead, Radio-Isotope Program

Dr. Michael R. Folkert, MD, PhD, is a radiation oncologist with a subspecialty focus on prostate cancer and sarcomas of the soft tissue and bone. He treats patients with a range of malignancies including brain, ocular, spine, thoracic, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecologic, and musculoskeletal tumors, serving primarily adult populations with primary and advanced cancers requiring specialized radiation interventions. As chief of brachytherapy and physician lead of the Radio-Isotope Program

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Radiation Oncology (American Board of Radiology)

Education & Training

Medical School: Harvard Medical School (MD, 2001)
Medical School: MIT (PhD, Radiological Sciences, 2001)
Residency: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (Radiation Oncology, 2004)
Fellowship: Weill Cornell Medical College (Clinical Research Methodology, 2005)

Years in Practice

17+ years

Peer Recognition

Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Radiation Oncology

Conditions & Treatments

Radiation TherapyBrachytherapyProstate Cancer

Insurance(s) Accepted

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Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

University of Washington Medical Center
North Shore University Hospital
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
University of Washington School of Medicine

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Folkert treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Folkert accept Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance?

Michael Folkert's public profile lists Blue Cross Blue Shield, CareFirst, and Cigna plus 4 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Folkert practice?

Michael Folkert practices in Seattle, WA with hospital affiliations including University of Washington Medical Center, North Shore University Hospital, and Long Island Jewish Medical Center.

What does Dr. Folkert specialize in?

Michael Folkert is a board-certified oncology specialist with focus areas in Radiation Oncology.

How long has Dr. Folkert been practicing?

Michael Folkert has 17+ years of clinical experience in oncology.

What is Dr. Folkert's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Harvard Medical School (MD, 2001); Medical School: MIT (PhD, Radiological Sciences, 2001); Residency: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (Radiation Oncology, 2004).