Andrew C. Hsieh, MD

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Andrew C. Hsieh, MD

Andrew C. Hsieh, MD

  • Physician, Fred Hutch
  • Professor and Associate Director, Human Biology Division, Fred Hutch
  • Professor, Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutch
  • Associate Professor, Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of Washington School of Medicine

Medical Oncology

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“As a physician-scientist, I get to experience the best of both worlds — walking with patients through their illness while also conducting research to find better ways to treat cancers.”

— Dr. Hsieh

Why did you become a physician-scientist?

Several years ago, before I even knew what kind of career I wanted, I volunteered at an infusion center. It was my first experience working with patients who have cancer, and it changed my life. I witnessed the best in people who were facing a tough situation; I was in awe of their resolve, and I knew then that I wanted to work in oncology. As a physician-scientist, I get to experience the best of both worlds — walking with patients through their illness while also conducting research to find better ways to treat cancers. I also get to engage with trainees who are wide-eyed about the science of oncology. Every day presents a new challenge, a new question to ask and new ways to solve problems.  

What do you want patients to know about working with you?

A walk may begin with one step, but it requires thousands of steps to get where you’re going. What makes this work meaningful for me is the opportunity to accompany you as you go through the process of cancer diagnosis and treatment. I believe that your needs come first and that my role is to help you navigate the complex world of modern-day cancer medicine. I do this by first listening to your story — your concerns and your vision for your life — then using state-of-the-art therapies and informing you about innovative clinical trials that may be a good fit. 

Provider Background

Area of Clinical Practice
Genitourinary cancers

I am a board-certified oncologist who treats patients with prostate and bladder cancers. I also lead a lab that studies how the protein-making factories of normal cells are hijacked to drive cancer growth. Our goal is to develop new drugs that can selectively target these changes and improve outcomes for patients. 

Diseases Treated

Bladder Cancer

Prostate Cancer

Languages

English

Education, Experience and Certifications

Undergraduate Degree
University of California, Berkeley

Medical Degree
Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Residency
University of California, San Francisco

Fellowship
University of California, San Francisco

Board Certification
Oncology, 2013, American Board of Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine, 2008, American Board of Internal Medicine

Stories

All news
Finding a new way to break the supply chain fueling advanced prostate cancer
Finding a new way to break the supply chain fueling advanced prostate cancer Fred Hutch researcher wins a $1M grant for a London-Seattle collaboration to find new therapies for drug-resistant prostate cancer October 31, 2024
Fred Hutch and UW hematology/oncology fellows win ASCO Young Investigator Awards
Fred Hutch and UW hematology/oncology fellows win ASCO Young Investigator Awards Winners represent broad range of research June 5, 2024
Bridging the gap between cancer drug target and cancer drug
Bridging the gap between cancer drug target and cancer drug Fred Hutch RNA-translation expert Dr. Andrew Hsieh receives Harrington Scholar-Innovator Award to develop experimental compound into anti-cancer drug May 2, 2024

Clinical Trials

We make promising new treatments available to you through studies called clinical trials led by Fred Hutch physicians. Many of these trials at Fred Hutch have led to FDA-approved treatments and have improved standards of care globally. Together, you and your physician can decide if a study is right for you. 

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Publications

Many of our Fred Hutch 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 Fred Hutch physician has written. 

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