Vivian G. Oehler, MD

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Vivian G. Oehler, MD

Vivian G. Oehler, MD

  • Physician, Fred Hutch
  • Associate Professor, Translational Science and Therapeutics Division, Fred Hutch
  • Associate Professor, Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of Washington School of Medicine

Medical Oncology

Hematology

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“Explaining complicated treatment choices to patients in ways that will allow them to make the right choices for themselves is very important to me. My relationships with my patients during difficult times is one of the most rewarding parts of my job.”

— Dr. Oehler

Provider Background

Area of Clinical Practice

Hematologic malignancies

I am a board certified physician who sees patients at the Souht Lake Union Clinic.

My clinical and research interests include the molecular biology of chronic myeloid leukemia progression and its transplant outcomes. 

Diseases Treated

Aplastic Anemia

Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

Leukemia

Myeloproliferative Disorder

Polycythemia Vera

Blood Disorders

Essential Thrombocytosis

Myelodysplastic Syndrome

Myeloproliferative Neoplasms

Languages

English
German

Education, Experience and Certifications

Undergraduate Degree
Harvard University

Medical Degree
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Residency
Internal Medicine University of Washington Affiliated Hospital

Fellowship
Hematology Fellowship, University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals; Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Jerald Radich Laboratory

Board Certification
Medical Oncology, 2003, American Board of Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

Other
Internship, Internal Medicine, University of Washington Affiliated Hospital

Stories

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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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