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The Top Doctor award is a peer-nominated award for providers who give exceptional care.

Teresa A. Brentnall, MD

Gastroenterology Specialist; Co-director, Pancreatic Cancer Surveillance Program
Fred Hutch
Professor, Gastroenterology Division; Charles and Mary Ann Walters Endowed Chair in Medicine and Gastroenterology; Professor of Pathology
University of Washington School of Medicine
Physician, Digestive Health Center
UW Medicine
Specialty:
Gastroenterology
What is your approach to care?

It is an honor to care for people when they are at difficult points in their lives because they are unwell. With my colleagues, I hope to deliver the best possible care.

Provider background

Specialty: Gastroenterology

Area of clinical practice

High risk prevention

Diseases treated

Education, experience and certifications
Medical Degree
University of Washington, Medicine, 1987
Residency
University of California, Los Angeles
Fellowship
University of Washington, Dept. of Gastroenterology
Board Certification
Gastroenterology, 1997, 2009, American Board of Internal Medicine
Languages
English
Awards
Seattle Met's 2016 Top Doctors award

Dr. Brentnall was nominated by her peers for this award, because of his excellent care.

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

At Fred Hutch, you receive care from a team of providers with extensive experience in your disease. Your team includes doctors, a patient care 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.
Registered nurse (RN)
Registered nurse (RN)
Your nurse manages your care alongside your doctor and assists with care procedures and treatments.
Patient care coordinator
Patient care coordinator
Your patient care coordinator works closely with you and your doctor and serves as your scheduler.

Insurance

Fred Hutch 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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