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Rachel Issaka, MD, Gastroenterology, Seattle, WA

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Gastroenterology Seattle, WA

Gastrointestinal Cancer

Associate Professor of Medicine - Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center/University of Washington; Director - Population Health Colorectal Cancer Screening Program

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  • Office

    825 Eastlake Ave E
    Seattle, WA 98109
    Phone+1 206-288-7222

Summary

  • Dr. Rachel Issaka is a gastroenterologist in Seattle, WA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including UW Medicine/University of Washington Medical Center, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, and UW Medicine/Harborview Medical Center. She received her medical degree from University of Michigan Medical School and has been in practice 8 years. Clinically, she specializes in gastrointestinal symptoms from cancer treatment or disease complications. Her research is at the intersection of colorectal cancer screening, implementation science, and health equity. She has more than 60 publications and over 1000 citations.

Education & Training

  • University of California San Francisco
    University of California San FranciscoMAS, Clinical Research, 2015 - 2017
  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 2014 - 2017
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityChief Residency, Internal Medicine, 2013 - 2014
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Internal Medicine, 2011 - 2013
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityInternship, Internal Medicine, 2010 - 2011
  • University of Michigan Medical School
    University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 2010, MD

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2014 - 2026
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2017 - 2026
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2010 - 2014
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • AGA Patient and Physician Advocates Visit Capitol Hill to Push for Prior Authorization Reform
    AGA Patient and Physician Advocates Visit Capitol Hill to Push for Prior Authorization ReformOctober 11th, 2023
  • Rideshare removes hurdle to colonoscopy, pilot study shows
    Rideshare removes hurdle to colonoscopy, pilot study showsJune 13th, 2023
  • Implementation Science: Should Research Actually DO SOMETHING?
    Implementation Science: Should Research Actually DO SOMETHING?April 16th, 2023
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