John Kang, MD, PhD

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John Kang, MD, PhD

John Kang, MD, PhD

  • Physician, Fred Hutch
  • Assistant Professor, Division of Radiation Oncology, University of Washington School of Medicine

Radiation Oncology

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“I approach patients with thoughtful considerations of their unique story and goals. We then work together as a team to understand and navigate the complex, multidisciplinary world of cancer care.”

— Dr. Kang

Provider Background

Area of Clinical Practice
Lung cancer, thoracic malignancies

I am a radiation oncologist who sees patients at Fred Hutch Cancer Center - Proton Therapy and Fred Hutch at UW Medical Center - Montlake. I specialize in the treatment of lung cancer and thoracic malignancies. 

Diseases Treated

Lung Cancer

Languages

English

Education, Experience and Certifications

Undergraduate Degree
Duke University

Medical Degree
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Residency
University of Rochester

Other
PhD, Computational Biology, Carnegie Mellon University

Stories

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Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Progress in early screening and diagnostics, plus smoking cessation programs to help reduce health disparities
Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Progress in early screening and diagnostics, plus smoking cessation programs to help reduce health disparities October 24, 2023
For a fourth bout of cancer – of the lung this time – Art turned to proton therapy
For a fourth bout of cancer – of the lung this time – Art turned to proton therapy After three bouts with lymphoma, Art now faced lung cancer. October 18, 2023
The Beam: Particle therapy conference comes to Seattle, Obliteride recap and meet Candice Day-Darby
The Beam: Particle therapy conference comes to Seattle, Obliteride recap and meet Candice Day-Darby Our leaders will present at PTCOG-NA; staff share thoughts on Obliteride; meet our patient access lead August 23, 2023

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Publications

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