Corinne Summers, MD
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Transplant medicine is a very intellectually challenging specialty. Patients in need of a bone marrow transplant require complex care because so many different biological systems within the body are affected. I enjoy the level of nuance involved in working with these patients and the fact that there is always something new to learn about the immune system. Going through a transplant can feel like climbing a mountain. It’s incredibly rewarding to be there for children and their families as they make that ascent and afterwards, as they heal and work toward returning to their normal lives.
I see myself as part of a team with you and your family. You know your child best; together, with our combined expertise, we choose the best path forward. I put a lot of thought and care into my treatment recommendations, always sharing my rationale so that you feel well-informed and comfortable making decisions. A child who needs intense medical care can have a big impact on the entire family, from parents to siblings and other loved ones. I aim to support you through every step of this experience and help you access resources to sustain your family’s well-being.
Provider background
Specialty: Medical Oncology
Pediatric blood and marrow transplantation
I specialize in pediatric bone marrow transplantation for children with hematologic malignancies (blood-related cancers), such as leukemia and lymphoma. I guide patients and families through the transplant process and provide long-term follow-up care through Seattle Children’s Bone Marrow Transplantation Transition Clinic. From a research perspective, I am developing cellular immunotherapy treatment options for patients pre- and post-transplant. These treatment options use a patient’s immune system cells to target and eliminate cancer. To further this goal, I lead studies at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and the Ben Towne Center for Childhood Cancer Research at Seattle Children’s.
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