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Veena Shankaran, MD, Oncology, Seattle, WA, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

VeenaShankaranMD

Oncology • Seattle, WA

Gastrointestinal Cancer, Hematologic Oncology

Medical Oncologist, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance and Associate Professor, Medicine, Univ. of Washington School of Medicine

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Summary

  • I am a medical oncologist and specialize in caring for patients with gastrointestinal malignancies, with a particular focus on cancers of the esophagus and stomach. In addition to providing my patients access to the latest scientific data and clinical trials, I believe in providing my patients and their families with the knowledge, perspective, compassion, and resources to navigate their illness and treatment course with self-assurance and dignity.

Education & Training

  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonMasters, Pharmaceutical Outcomes Research & Policy, 2012
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 2006 - 2009
  • Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
    Jesse Brown VA Medical CenterFellowship, Veterans Administration Health Services Research and Development Fellowship, 2009
  • University of Michigan Health System
    University of Michigan Health SystemResidency, Internal Medicine, 2002 - 2005
  • University of Michigan Medical School
    University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 2002
  • Dartmouth College
    Dartmouth CollegeBachelor of Arts, Philosophy, Magna Cum Laude, 1998

Certifications & Licensure

  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2009 - 2024
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2005 - 2011
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2002 - 2005
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Puget Sound Business Journal ‘40 Under 40’ Award Puget Sound Business Journal, 2014
  • Career Development Award Conquer Cancer Foundation, American Society of Clinical Oncology, 2013
  • Endowed Prize in Health Policy and Economics Pharmaceutical Outcomes Research & Policy Program, University of Washington, 2012
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Lectures

  • Real-world outcomes of first-line U.S. patients with unresectable advanced or metastatic gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma by primary tumor location. 
    ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium - San Francisco, CA - 1/23/2020
  • A Multicenter Phase 2 Study of AMG 337 in Patients with MET-Amplified Gastric/Gastroesophageal Junction/Esophageal Adenocarcinoma and Other Solid Tumors 
    2019 ASCO Annual Meeting - 6/1/2019

Press Mentions

  • JCO After Hours: A Discussion with Veena Shankaran and Scott Ramsey
    JCO After Hours: A Discussion with Veena Shankaran and Scott RamseyApril 1st, 2022
  • Even if Insured, People with Advanced Cancer Often Face Financial Problems
    Even if Insured, People with Advanced Cancer Often Face Financial ProblemsJanuary 26th, 2022
  • Major Financial Hardship Prevalent in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
    Major Financial Hardship Prevalent in Metastatic Colorectal CancerJanuary 7th, 2022
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Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Veena Shankaran, Dr. Veena Shankaran, MD, Dr. V Shankaran