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Mary-Beth M. Percival, MD

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Mary-Beth M. Percival, MD

Physician, Fred Hutch
Associate Professor, Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutch
Associate Professor, Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of Washington School of Medicine

Specialty:

Hematology-Oncology

South Lake Union Clinic

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“I am part of a skilled team of nurses, nurse practitioners and other staff committed to helping you persevere through the difficult moments of cancer diagnosis and treatment.”

— Dr. Percival

What influenced your decision to pursue medicine?

I grew up in a household with two physicians; my mother is a hematologist-oncologist and my father is an endocrinologist. It sometimes seemed like my parents spoke in their own special language when they would share stories about work with one another. I was always intrigued by their conversations and longed to be a part of them. What also appealed to me was observing their dedication to their patients. I, too, wanted to be able to able to help guide people through a trying time in their lives. Once I decided to study medicine, I knew that, like my mother, I wanted to work in an academic setting like Fred Hutch, a place where I could make contributions on multiple fronts through patient care, teaching and research.

What do you think is helpful for patients to know about dealing with a challenging diagnosis?

Being diagnosed with a cancer like leukemia or a similar disease can feel like a roller coaster ride. I encourage patients and families to expect the unexpected. Setbacks may happen along the way; fevers, rashes or other symptoms may suddenly appear that necessitate a hospital stay or a shift in the treatment plan. As frustrating and unnerving as these moments can be, it’s important to put them in perspective. Frequently, these setbacks are small blips on the way toward recovery. I am part of a skilled team of nurses, nurse practitioners and other staff committed to helping you persevere through the difficult moments of cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Provider Background

Area of Clinical Practice
Hematologic malignancies

Leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, myeloproliferative neoplasms

I am a board-certified hematologist-oncologist who treats patients with leukemia and disorders that affect blood-cell formation, such as myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). My clinical practice spans Fred Hutch and UW Medical Center. I enjoy the opportunity to develop long-term relationships with patients and provide care across both the clinic and hospital settings.

My research is focused on developing early-phase clinical trials that test new drugs or new combinations of drugs for patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). I also study the factors that affect survival and health outcomes for those with AML.

Diseases Treated

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Myelodysplastic Syndrome

Myelomonocytic Leukemia

Myeloproliferative Neoplasms

Languages

English

Education, Experience and Certifications

Undergraduate Degree
Harvard University

Medical Degree
Stanford University School of Medicine

Residency
University of California, San Francisco, Internal Medicine

Fellowship
Stanford University School of Medicine, Hematology-Oncology

Board Certification
Medical Oncology, 2015; Hematology, 2014; Internal Medicine, 2010, American Board of Internal Medicine

Other
MS, Stanford University School of Medicine; Internship, University of California, San Francisco

Stories

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AML review: Diagnosis, treatment and what's new

AML review: Diagnosis, treatment and what's new December 27, 2022

Hematologic malignancies: SCCA champions guidelines on mitigating risks during COVID-19

Hematologic malignancies: SCCA champions guidelines on mitigating risks during COVID-19 July 17, 2020

Alexes Harris January 2, 2018

We make promising new treatments available to you through studies called clinical trials led by Fred Hutch physicians. Many of these trials at Fred Hutch have led to FDA-approved treatments and have improved standards of care globally. Together, you and your physician can decide if a study is right for you.

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Many of our Fred Hutch physicians conduct ongoing research to improve standards of patient care. Their work is evaluated by other physicians and selected for publication to the United States National Library of Medicine, the largest medical library in the world. See scientific papers this Fred Hutch physician has written.

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