Hematology
Rachael Safyan, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of Washington; Assistant Professor, Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutch; Director, Clinical Research GI Oncology Program, University of Washington/Fred Hutch; Medical Director, Hepatic Artery Infusion Pump Program, Fred Hutch/UW Medicine
Dr. Rachael A. Safyan is a medical oncologist specializing in gastrointestinal cancers, with a primary focus on pancreatic and colorectal malignancies. She treats patients with these aggressive diseases at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and UW Medical Center-Montlake in Seattle, WA, emphasizing a multidisciplinary approach that integrates clinical care, translational research, and novel therapies. As Director of the Clinical Research GI Oncology Program at University of Washington/Fred Hutch and
15+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Medical Oncology (ABIM)
- Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Education & Training
- New York University School of Medicine — M.D., 2011
- Fellowship, Hematology/Oncology, NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, 2015-2018
- Chief Medical Resident, University of Washington Medical Center, 2015
- Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Washington Medical Center, 2012-2014
- Internship, Internal Medicine, Boston Medical Center, 2012
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2024-2026 (3 years)
- Seattle Magazine — Top Doctor
2024-2025 (2 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- UW Medical Center-Montlake
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Languages
English
Experience
15+ years in practice