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Rania Abasaeed, BDS, MSD, MPH

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Rania Abasaeed, BDS, MSD, MPH

Physician, Fred Hutch
Clinical Instructor, Department of Oral Medicine, University of Washington School of Dentistry

Specialty:

Oral Medicine

South Lake Union Clinic

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“We offer personalized treatment with a holistic approach. Collaboration among providers is very organized and attentive to the daily needs of patients.”

— Dr. Abasaeed

What do you value about your work?

I want patients to have all the information they need about their current and future treatment and complications to watch for. I hope they understand that we will always be there for them to support their care.

Oral health in a cancer setting is very important for nutrition, speech and general quality of life. We use our mouths so much that nothing about oral health is a small thing. Even something like dry lips can have significant impact on how a person feels. I am happy to care for patients coping with these challenges.

What brought you to oncology and what do you hope it’s like for a patient to work with you?

I was introduced to oncology as a student researcher detecting patients’ taste and smell before and after stem cell transplants. I realized I wanted to care for patients who were undergoing cancer treatment and improve each person’s quality of life.

My goal is to equip people with good information and offer a comprehensive evaluation of their condition and personal preferences so they can become their own advocates and know what to expect. I am passionate about public and community health and making sure people have everything they need while they are receiving care.

Provider Background

Area of Clinical Practice
Chronic and infectious conditions of the mouth, oral complications of cancer treatment

I am a dentist and oral (mouth) medicine specialist who sees patients at the South Lake Union Clinic. I see patients who have oral complications from cancer and its treatment as well as other conditions that affect the mouth, including chronic and infectious diseases.

Languages

Arabic
English

Education, Experience and Certifications

Undergraduate Degree
University of Alexandria

Medical Degree
University of Washington School of Dentistry

Residency
University of Washington School of Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology; Oral Health - North Carolina Division of Public Health, Dental Public Health

Other
MSD, University of Washington School of Dentistry; MPH, Northern Illinois University

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