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Seattle Cancer Care Alliance825 Eastlake Avenue EastSeattle, WA 98109
Phone+1 206-288-1000
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Education & Training
- University of WashingtonFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1988 - 1991
- University of WashingtonResidency, Internal Medicine, 1984 - 1988
- Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1984
Certifications & Licensure
- WA State Medical License 1985 - 2026
- American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Information provision in life-threatening illnesses: comprehensive framework.Liesbeth M van Vliet, Jonathan Koffman, Eve Namisango, Diah Martina, Daniela Gidaly
BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care. 2025-05-02 - Patient Comprehension via Explanatory Communication.Anthony L Back, Marian S Grant, Diane E Meier
JAMA. 2025-04-22 - Psychoanalytically informed MDMA-assisted therapy for pathological narcissism: a novel theoretical approach.Alexa E Albert, Anthony L Back
Frontiers in Psychiatry. 2025-01-01
Press Mentions
- Psilocybin for Addressing Burnout with Tracy Kim Townsend, MDApril 29th, 2025
- “Shifts in Personality” Could Be Key to Psilocybin Helping SUD PatientsJanuary 9th, 2025
- New Study Finds Psychedelic Drug Can Help Ease Depression Among Healthcare WorkersDecember 16th, 2024
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