Prakash Varadarajan, MBBS
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Growing up, I was a voracious reader who was fascinated by science, and this was what drew me to medical school. At first, I didn’t have a vision of what type of doctor I wanted to be, but as my training progressed, I had some incredible mentors in oncology and hematology. They were able to occupy two parallel worlds at once — caring for patients in the clinic while also having their hands in scientific research — which was really appealing to me. Cancer care requires a balanced mix of thought, heart and perseverance that keeps me motivated every day.
I believe in being deeply engaged with my patients as they go through one of the most difficult periods of their lives. For me, this means listening to your needs so that I can best support you and suggest treatment pathways that fit your goals and preferences. Working with people who have cancer and their families continues to be a truly fulfilling experience. Seeing immense courage and unconditional love in the face of adversity inspires me to better myself every single day, both as a physician and as a human.
Provider background
Specialty: Medical Oncology
I am a hematologist-oncologist who treats malignant and non-malignant blood disorders as well as cancers affecting the digestive system, prostate, bladder, lungs, head and neck. My background includes working at CHI Franciscan in Lakewood and Tacoma and providing cancer care at a community hematology-oncology practice in Saginaw, Michigan. Today, my practice is based at SCCA at EvergreenHealth.
In addition to providing hands-on care, I am also interested in improving outcomes for patients with genitourinary (GU) cancers, which affect the bladder and male reproductive system. One of my goals is to expand the clinical trials program for GU cancers at EvergreenHealth. Helping a patient find the right clinical trial is a joy; it can expand our knowledge and understanding of specific treatments while also potentially helping patients in real time.
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.
Research
Clinical trials
We make promising new treatments available to you through studies called clinical trials led by Fred Hutch doctors. Many of these trials at Fred Hutch 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.
Publications
Many of our Fred Hutch doctors conduct ongoing research to improve standards of patient care. Their work is evaluated by other doctors and selected for publication to the United States National Library of Medicine, the largest medical library in the world. See scientific papers this Fred Hutch provider has written.
Your care team
Insurance
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