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Sandhya Panch, MD, MPH

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Sandhya Panch, MD, MPH

Medical Director of Transfusion, Fred Hutch
Associate Professor, Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of Washington School of Medicine

Specialty:

Hematology

South Lake Union Clinic

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“I am a fan of just walking down the hall and talking to my colleagues in person. That human connection really makes a difference. My biggest eureka moments have happened during hallway conversations. Bouncing ideas off others helps generate better ideas.”

— Dr. Panch

How would you describe your approach to care?

I’ve really learned to look at the person as a whole. There’s a common saying that goes, “A good physician treats the disease; a great physician treats the patient.” I always request an hour to meet with the patient because it’s important that I get to understand their social situation and support system. Once you’ve created a rapport, you can really understand what this person needs and what kind of follow-up they’ll need going forward. Research shows that the time you spend at this first meeting makes all the difference. The knowledge and care we offer should translate to comfort, hope and healing with the patient.

Provider Background

Area of Clinical Practice
Hematology, blood disorders, blood cell disorders

I bring 16 years of experience in treating patients with hematological issues. Working in the hematology group, I treat patients with blood disorders and blood cell disorders such as immune thrombocytopenia hemolytic anemia and Evans syndrome.

Diseases Treated

Blood Disorders

Blood Cell Disorders

Immune Thrombocytopenia Hemolytic Anemia

Evans Syndrome

Education, Experience and Certifications

Medical Degree
Bangalore Medical College

Master's Degree
University of Minnesota, Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Residency
Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center, Internal Medicine

Fellowship
Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health, Hematology/Oncology/Transfusion Medicine

Board Certification
Internal Medicine, Hematology, and Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American College of Pathology

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