Moacyr R. DeOliveira, MD

Physician

Seattle Cancer Care Alliance

Clinical Assistant Professor, Division of Medical Oncology

University of Washington School of Medicine

Specialty:

Medical Oncology

Located at

Peninsula

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“My goals are to earn your confidence, help you understand the risks and benefits of treatment, and support you in achieving the best possible quality of life.”

— Dr. Oliveira

Why did you become a physician?

I was born and raised in the mountains of Brazil. For many years, my dream was to become a marine biologist because I was fascinated by the ocean. But when I was 16, my niece was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). About a year and half later, she passed away. It was a very hard time for me and my family. In the aftermath of her death, I realized I wanted to change my career plans and become a doctor. Since then, I’ve practiced hematology-oncology in both the United States and Brazil. Early on in my training, I studied bone marrow transplantation at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and went on to help establish a bone marrow transplant unit in a hospital outside São Paulo, Brazil. Joining the team at SCCA, Fred Hutch’s cancer care partner, brings my career full circle. I have so many good memories of working with patients, and I look forward to making more.

Bone marrow The soft, spongy material in the center of your bones that produces all your blood cells, such as white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets. Bone marrow transplant The process of treating disease with high doses of chemotherapy, radiation therapy or both. Bone marrow or peripheral blood stem cells are given after treatment to help the body make more blood cells. The process of treating disease with high doses of chemotherapy, radiation therapy or both. Because this treatment destroys the bone marrow’s ability to produce blood cells, bone marrow or peripheral blood stem cells are given after treatment to help the body make more blood cells.

How do you approach care?

One of the aspects I enjoy most about being an oncologist is the time I get to spend with my patients. I like to begin my office visits by learning about you and your family. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental environment where you feel comfortable sharing your thoughts and concerns with me. My goals are to earn your confidence, help you understand the risks and benefits of treatment, and support you in achieving the best possible quality of life.

Oncologist A physician who has special training in diagnosing and treating cancer. Some oncologists specialize in a particular type of cancer treatment, such as treating cancer with radiation. A physician who has special training in diagnosing and treating cancer. Some oncologists specialize in a particular type of cancer treatment. For example, a radiation oncologist specializes in treating cancer with radiation.

Provider background

Specialty: Medical Oncology

General hematology-oncology

I am a board-certified medical oncologist, and I treat patients with a variety of cancers and benign hematological (blood-related) diseases. My background includes more than 20 years of experience seeing patients in private practice and hospital settings. Throughout my career, I have also served as a principal investigator for clinical trials of new drug therapies for cancer and other conditions. Currently, I provide care at SCCA Peninsula and other SCCA regional community sites.

Community Oncology

Our mission is to provide patients with the highest quality, personalized care closer to home. As part of the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, our community oncologists offer patients multidisciplinary tumor board opinions, clinical trails and expertise in treating a variety of cancers.

Benign Not cancer. Benign tumors may grow larger but do not spread to other parts of the body. Medical oncologist A physician who has special training in diagnosing and treating cancer in adults using chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, biological therapy and targeted therapy. A physician who has special training in diagnosing and treating cancer in adults using chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, biological therapy and targeted therapy. A medical oncologist is often the main health care provider for someone who has cancer. A medical oncologist also gives supportive care and may coordinate treatment given by other specialists.

Education, experience and certifications

Medical Degree

Federal University of Minas Gerais School of Medicine, Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Residency

University of Iowa, Internal Medicine

Fellowship

University of Iowa, Medical Oncology

Board Certification

Internal Medicine, 2001; Medical Oncology, 2003, American Board of Internal Medicine

Languages

English

Research

Clinical trials

We make promising new treatments available to you through studies called clinical trials led by SCCA doctors. Many of these trials at SCCA have led to FDA-approved treatments and have improved standards of care globally. Together, you and your doctor can decide if a study is right for you.

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Publications

Many of our SCCA physicians conduct ongoing research to improve standards of patient care. Their work is evaluated by other physicians and selected for publication to the United States National Library of Medicine, the largest medical library in the world. See scientific papers this SCCA provider has written.

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Your care team

At SCCA, you receive care from a team of providers with extensive experience in your disease. Your team includes doctors, a team coordinator, a registered nurse, an advanced practice provider and others, based on your needs. You also have access to experts like nutritionists, social workers, acupuncturists, psychiatrists and more who specialize in supporting people with cancer or blood disorders.

Insurance

SCCA accepts most national private health insurance plans as well as Medicare. We also accept Medicaid for people from Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho. We are working to ensure that everyone, no matter what their financial situation, has access to the care they need.

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