Sarah J. Atkinson, MD

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Sarah J. Atkinson, MD
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Sarah J. Atkinson, MD

  • Physician, Fred Hutch
  • Assistant Professor, Division of General Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine

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“I believe that the best patient outcomes are the result of combining the latest evidence-based medicine with the patient's personal goals and beliefs.”

— Dr. Atkinson

Provider Background

Area of Clinical Practice
Colorectal cancers

I am a board-certified surgeon with additional fellowship–trained expertise in colon and rectal surgery. I specialize in the full breadth of colon and rectal surgery, including inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal cancer, anorectal disease, diverticular disease, and diseases of the pelvic floor.

Diseases Treated

Colon Cancer

Languages

English

Education, Experience and Certifications

Undergraduate Degree
Tulane University

Medical Degree
University of Illinois

Fellowship
University of Toronto, Colon and Rectal Surgery

Board Certification
American Board of Surgery

Awards

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

Clinical Trials

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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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Insurance

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