A Wide Range of Expertise in Many Areas of Medicine
Fred Hutch unites comprehensive care and advanced research to provide the latest cancer treatment options and accelerate discoveries that prevent, treat and defeat cancer and infectious diseases worldwide.
Fred Hutch is an independent, nonprofit organization that also serves as the cancer program for UW Medicine. Together we provide you with the specialized focus of a top-ranked cancer center and the comprehensive services of a leading integrated health system. You’ll also have access to the latest research, treatment options and clinical trials.
Medical Expertise
At Fred Hutch, you receive care from a team of providers with extensive experience in your disease.
The medical, radiation and surgical oncologists and care teams at Fred Hutch and UW Medicine have expertise in your exact type of cancer and its treatments, and they work with patients like you every day.
Regional Locations
At Fred Hutch, putting our patients first has always been our guiding principle. This commitment has remained top of mind as we have expanded our footprint, adding clinical sites to bring our world-class care to more people throughout the region.
Clinical Trials
Many patients choose us because we are on the leading edge of cancer research, so we can offer you the option to take part in clinical trials that match your situation. Trials may give you access to the latest therapies that have shown promise for people with your disease.
- New Patient
- Current Patient
- Caregiver
If you are seeking patient care or a second opinion at Fred Hutch, we are here to help. We know a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, and we are here to guide and support you every step of the way. Call us to schedule an appointment.
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Our patient services teams can help you manage the financial, insurance, medical records request and other needs from arrival and throughout your treatment period.
Just as every patient’s situation is different, every caregiver may be called upon to perform different tasks. We are here to provide support and resources specific to your needs
Patient Services
Our patient services teams can help you manage the financial, insurance, medical records request and other needs from arrival and throughout your treatment period.
Supportive Care Services
Our supportive care specialists work in tandem with your care team, whether it's to manage pain, support nutrition, improve strength and balance or any of our other supportive services.
Double the Expertise
Cancer can impact your health in many ways. Fred Hutch and UW Medicine work together to provide double the expertise for patients. Care may be provided by either organization based on treatment standards developed and overseen by Fred Hutch.
Resources for Specific Groups
New Patients
We know a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. That's why we are here to guide and support you at every step of the way. Your team at Fred Hutch is built around you and your needs, devoted to giving you the best possible care and support, before, during and after your treatment.
Caregivers
Just as every patient’s situation is different, every caregiver may be called upon to perform different tasks in supporting their family member. One of the most important things you can do as a caregiver is take care of yourself. Find resources and support for caregivers in this section.
International Patients
People come to Fred Hutch from all over the world to have access to the most advanced cancer treatments. If you are an international patient, learn about arranging for an interpreter, visas and more.
Access to Care at Fred Hutch
If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with cancer, you are probably here to find out more about Fred Hutch and decide on the best place to receive treatment.
As you are thinking about your options, it is important to find out each center’s approach to cancer care. At Fred Hutch, we offer multidisciplinary care, which is found at only a few cancer care locations.
You do not need a referral from your physician to join one of our multidisciplinary programs, and anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer can have a consultation at Fred Hutch.
Quality of Care Measures
Fred Hutch strives to continually improve the quality of the services we provide throughout all sites of care. We track and analyze our performance across a variety of measures, from infection rates to the timeliness and effectiveness of care. We collaborate often with fellow members of the Alliance of Dedicated Cancer Centers to develop effective quality measures, to benchmark performance and to do quality-improvement initiatives.
Access our Reported Quality Measures.
Review the Joint Commission's Accreditation Listing for Fred Hutch.
Accreditations and Licenses
Fred Hutch is a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-Designated Cancer Center that is accredited by The Joint Commission, the Commission on Cancer and several other agencies. We are also a Center of Excellence for Bone Marrow Transplant and Peripheral Stem Cell Infusions.
Learn more about Accreditations and Licenses.