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Jerome J. Graber, MD, MPH

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Jerome J. Graber, MD, MPH

Physician, Fred Hutch
Assistant Professor, Neurology, University of Washington School of Medicine

Specialty:

Neuro-Oncology

Neurology

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“I believe in an integrated approach to patient care that achieves your goals and encompasses your entire family.”

— Dr. Graber

What is your approach to care?

Who people are, how they live and who is around them in their day-to-day life is important. Being an oncologist is incredibly interesting and engaging because the treatment for people with the exact same diagnosis is so individual; it really depends on who you are and how you live your life. I love getting to know my patients, and I realize you’re going through something that’s frightening and sometimes very serious. I will listen to you and try to understand how you feel and how you are affected by your diagnosis and treatment, so we can make the best decisions together.

What do you enjoy about practicing oncology?

I’ve loved science since I was little; I was one of those nerdy, studious kids. One of my former patients affectionately called me her “nerdologist,” which I loved. I practice oncology because it lets me use my love of science and knowledge to help people; I want to use what I’ve learned and work hard to try and help you. Being an oncologist reminds me how lucky I am and makes me appreciate what I have. I enjoy being able to combine the advances in science with personal, compassionate care to help my patients through illness.

Provider Background

Area of Clinical Practice
Brain cancer, neurology, neuro-oncology

I am a physician who sees patients at the Alvord Brain Tumor Center at UW Medical Center - Montlake.

Recent advances in imaging, molecular biology and immunology are on the cusp of making tremendous strides in improving survival and quality of life for people with cancer, and I want to be a part of achieving those goals.

When I am not seeing patients, I conduct translational and clinical research on molecular biology, immunology and advanced imaging techniques for patients with primary and metastatic brain and spine tumors, as well as neurologic complications of cancer treatment (such as neuropathy and paraneoplastic syndromes). For the future of cancer care, I hope we can improve diagnosis, treatment, survival and quality of life at every stage of illness.

Diseases Treated

Autoimmune Diseases

Brain and Spinal Cord Cancers

Languages

English

Education, Experience and Certifications

Undergraduate Degree
Loyola University

Medical Degree
Baltimore School of Medicine

Residency
New York University

Fellowship
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Board Certification
Hospice and Palliative Medicine, 2012, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
Neuro-Oncology, 2011, United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties
Neurology, 2009, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Other
Master of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University; Internship, St. Luke's, Roosevelt Hospital Center

Awards

Seattle Met's 2018 Top Doctors award
Dr. Graber has been recognized as a Top Doctor in this peer-nominated award.

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