Todd Yezefski, MD
Physician
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
Assistant Professor
University of Washington School of Medicine
University of Washington School of Medicine
Physician
UW Medicine
UW Medicine
Clinical expertise
Genitourinary cancers
Genitourinary cancers
Located at
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I believe that it is important for patients to be comfortable with their care team and be well-informed about their disease. This comfort allows them to play an active role in developing treatment plans that are consistent with their goals.
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Dr. Yezefski
Why do you practice oncology?
My interest in healthcare, particularly oncology, developed while doing laboratory research in cancer biology. I found the work interesting, but I realized that I needed to interact more directly with the patients whose lives I was hoping to improve. Currently, I am active in enrolling patients on clinical trials to develop new and better therapies for cancer. Outside of taking care of patients, I enjoy spending time outdoors, whether biking, skiing, fishing, hiking or just playing with my dog.
Clinical expertise
Undergraduate Degree
University of Chicago
University of Chicago
Medical Degree
Tufts University School of Medicine
Tufts University School of Medicine
Residency
University of Washington
University of Washington
Fellowship
University of Washington
University of Washington
Board Certification
Medical Oncology, 2018; Hematology, 2018; Internal Medicine, 2015, American Board of Internal Medicine
Medical Oncology, 2018; Hematology, 2018; Internal Medicine, 2015, American Board of Internal Medicine
Languages
English
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.
Registered nurse (RN)
Your nurse manages your care alongside your physician and assists with care procedures and
treatments.
Team coordinator (TC)
Your team coordinator works closely with you and your physician and serves as your scheduler.
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.
Atezolizumab and CYT107 in Treating Participants With Locally Advanced, Inoperable, or Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma
Study No:
NCT03513952
Phase:
Phase II
Enfortumab Vedotin and Pembrolizumab, With or Without Chemotherapy, vs. Chemotherapy Alone in Untreated Locally Advanced or Metastatic Urothelial Cancer (EV-302)
Study No:
NCT04223856
Phase:
Phase III
A Study of RO7198457 (Personalized Cancer Vaccine [PCV]) as a Single Agent and in Combination With Atezolizumab in Participants With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Tumors
Study No:
NCT03289962
Phase:
Phase I
A Study of DSP-7888 Dosing Emulsion in Combination With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in Adult Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors
Study No:
NCT03311334
Phase:
Phase I/II
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.
Comparison of Treatment, Cost, and Survival in Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer in Western Washington, United States, and British Columbia, Canada.