Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)

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Vivian G. Oehler, MD

Dr. Oehler is a hematology oncologist who cares for patients with leukemia

Patient Care Philosophy:

Explaining complicated treatment choices to patients in ways that will allow them to make the right choices for themselves is very important to me. My relationships with my patients during difficult times is one of the most rewarding parts of my job.

Title

  • Assistant Member, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
  • Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Hematology, University of Washington School of Medicine

Clinical Expertise

Myeloproliferative and myelodysplastic disorders; acute myeloid leukemia

Education And Training

  • B.A. in Government, Harvard University (1985-89)
  • M.D., Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (1993-97)
  • Internship, Internal Medicine, University of Washington Affiliated Hospital, Seattle, WA (1997-98)
  • Residency, Internal Medicine University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals (1998-00)
  • Hematology Fellowship, University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals (2000-04)
  • Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Jerald Radich Laboratory, FHCRC (2002-04)

More Information

CURRENT RESEARCH INTERESTS
Mechanisms of leukemic disease progression and therapy resistance, new agents in the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML)

Read more about Dr. Oehler on the University of Washington's Department of Hematology web page.

Clinical Trials

Dr. Oehler is the SCCA lead investigator for the following clinical trials: