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Paul C. Hendrie, MD, PhD

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Paul C. Hendrie, MD, PhD

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

Specialty:

Hematology-Oncology

Hematology

South Lake Union Clinic

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“People often arrive at my office with symptoms but no diagnosis, feeling anxious, frustrated or frightened. It’s my job, when possible, to alleviate these feelings.”

— Dr. Hendrie

Why did you become a hematology specialist?

My interest in hematology began with my graduate research studying white blood cell development. During my time in the lab, I knew I wanted to pursue a career that combined research on blood diseases with caring for patients who have these diseases. As a physician, I get to be both a scientific expert and an advocate for patients like you.

What’s a consultation with you like?

Hematology consultations can be a lot like detective work. I search for the cause and identity of the problems you’re experiencing. Once a diagnosis has been made, we talk about it and discuss the next steps, which may include both established treatment options and newer treatments available only in clinical trials. Sometimes no treatment is needed. I want you to leave with a clear understanding of your diagnosis, an appropriate plan of care and the comfort that comes from being supported by an experienced team of doctors.

Provider Background

Area of Clinical Practice
Hematology oncology, hematologic malignancies, non-malignant hematology

I’m a board-certified hematologist at Fred Hutch and a UW associate professor of hematology and medicine. As an expert who studies and treats rare diseases, I work with a broad range of patients, some of whom participate in clinical trials. My clinical and research interests include nonmalignant blood disorders, leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma and myelodysplastic syndrome.

My areas of clinical expertise include acquired aplastic leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, essential thrombocytosis, hairy cell leukemia, Langerhans cell histiocytosis, lymphoproliferative disorder, mastocytosis, myelodysplastic syndrome, myelofibrosis, myeloproliferative syndrome, polycythemia vera and post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder.

Diseases Treated

Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Acquired Aplastic Leukemia

Aplastic Anemia

Autoimmune Diseases

Blood Disorders

Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

Essential Thrombocytosis

Hairy Cell Leukemia

Langerhans' Cell Histiocytosis

Lymphoproliferative Disorder

Mastocytosis

Myelodysplastic Syndrome

Myeloproliferative Neoplasms

Polycythemia Vera

Post-transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorder

Sickle Cell Disease

Languages

English

Education, Experience and Certifications

Undergraduate Degree
Indiana University Bloomington

Medical Degree
Indiana University School of Medicine

Residency
Indiana University School of Medicine, Internal Medicine

Fellowship
University of Washington, Hematology

Board Certification
Hematology, 2000, 2010; Internal Medicine, 1998, 2019, American Board of Internal Medicine

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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