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Mukta K Krane, MD, FACS

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Mukta K Krane, MD, FACS

Physician, Fred Hutch
Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine

Specialty:

Surgery

South Lake Union Clinic
Fred Hutch at UW Medical Center - Montlake

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“I believe cancer care should be personalized, combining your goals and beliefs with the latest evidence-based medicine, always with a focus on your quality of life.”

— Dr. Krane

What made you choose oncology?

My first exposure to cancer was watching a friend battle leukemia at the age of five. I was amazed by the grace and strength with which she faced it. As I went through my surgical training, I often thought of her, realizing I wanted to help patients navigate all stages of their cancer treatment — from diagnosis to survivorship. I feel that the trust patients bestow on their care team, and in particular their surgeon, is an honor. I became a doctor because I was drawn to the opportunity to use my abilities to help patients and their loved ones overcome medical challenges.

What is your vision for cancer prevention, care and treatment?

I believe cancer care should be personalized, combining your goals and beliefs with the latest evidence-based medicine, always with a focus on your quality of life. Prevention and early detection, particularly when it comes to colon cancer, are really important. I would like to see increased awareness of this disease — because it’s often quite advanced before people even realize they have it — and greater access to colonoscopies, a procedure that screens for it. As a surgeon, I also hope that we, as a field, will continue to improve the surgical treatment of colon and anal cancers through the use of minimally invasive techniques.

Provider Background

Area of Clinical Practice
Colorectal cancers

I am a board-certified surgeon who specializes in the treatment of colon, rectal and anal cancers as well as inflammatory bowel disease. My clinical expertise includes using minimally invasive surgical techniques. In addition to caring for patients at Fred Hutch, I serve as the chief of colorectal surgery at UW Medicine. As a member of multiple surgical associations, I participate on several committees for the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract.

Diseases Treated

Gastrointestinal Cancer

Languages

English

Marathi

Education, Experience and Certifications

Medical Degree
Mount Sinai School of Medicine

Residency
University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, General Surgery

Fellowship
Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Colon & Rectal Surgery

Board Certification
Colon & Rectal Surgery, 2012; Surgery, 2010, American Board of Surgery

Other
Internship, University of Chicago Hospitals, General Surgery; Teaching Appointment, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, 2014

Awards

Seattle Met's 2023 Top Doctors award
Dr. Krane has received this peer-nominated award for exceptional patient care for multiple years.

Seattle magazine's 2021 Top Doctors Award
Dr. Krane has been recognized as a Top Doctor in this peer-nominated award multiple years in a row.

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