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Christopher Brantley, PA-C

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Christopher Brantley, PA-C

Physician Assistant, Fred Hutch
Teaching Associate, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington School of Medicine

Specialty:

Psychiatry

South Lake Union Clinic

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“I feel very privileged when patients are vulnerable and open with me about whatever is going on so we can work together to address their concerns.”

— Christopher

What brought you to psychiatry?

I was a medic in the U.S. Army, and while I was in the military, I saw that mental health is as important as physical health and realized that I liked providing this kind of support to people. I see patients who are dealing with psychiatric conditions that run the gamut from anxiety and depression to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, as well as those who are managing distress, grief and other mental health concerns during cancer treatment.

What do you hope it’s like for a patient to work with you?

I want patients to feel seen and heard. I hope people also feel empathy from me and that I am with them on the same team. I have a variety of life experiences — I grew up in Bangkok and moved to the U.S. when I was 18. Before becoming a physician assistant, I also worked a variety of jobs, including in food service and at a convenience store. I want to build rapport with patients and their families so we can understand each other and everyone feels safe.

Provider Background

Area of Clinical Practice
Psychiatry

I am a certified physician assistant who sees patients at the South Lake Union Clinic.

Languages

English

Education, Experience and Certifications

Undergraduate Degree
University of Hawai'i

Medical Degree
University of Washington School of Medicine

Residency
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Psychiatry

Board Certification
Physician Assistant, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

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