Steven A. Pergam, MD, MPH

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Steven A. Pergam, MD, MPH
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Steven A. Pergam, MD, MPH

  • Medical Director, Infection Prevention, Fred Hutch
  • Professor, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division and Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutch
  • Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases, University of Washington School of Medicine

Infectious Disease

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“I strive to deliver the most advanced and practical knowledge available, working in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. I aim to find solutions to challenging problems and prevent infectious diseases.”

— Dr. Pergam

Provider Background

Area of Clinical Practice
Epidemiology, infectious diseases

I am a board-certified physician who specializes in the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases, particularly among patients whose immune systems are compromised due to cancer, chemotherapy or transplantation. 

Languages

English

Education, Experience and Certifications

Undergraduate Degree
Dartmouth College

Medical Degree
University of Nebraska

Residency
University of New Mexico Hospital

Fellowship
University of Washington, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

Board Certification
Infectious Disease, 2007, 2017, American Board of Internal Medicine

Other
MPH, Epidemiology, University of Washington School of Public Health

Seattle Met's 2022 Top Doctors award
Dr. Pergam has received this peer-nominated award for his exceptional patient care multiple years in a row.

Stories

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Infectious disease experts propose trials network dedicated to immunocompromised patients ImmunOptimize workshop convened stakeholders across disciplines to brainstorm infectious disease clinical trials network designed to serve people with weakened immune systems October 21, 2024
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Bridging the pain communication gap
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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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