Song Zhao, MD

"Dr. Philip Gold is a 2021 Seattle Met Top Doctor Award winner. Dr. Gold is Director of Clinical Research and the Program Leader for the Gastrointestinal (GI) Oncology Program at the Swedish Cancer Institute in Seattle, Washington. In 1991, Dr. Gold obtained his degree in medicine with a distinction in research at the University of Miami School of Medicine in Florida. He then completed an internal medicine internship and residency at the University of Washington. Dr. Gold received the Amgen Oncology Fellowship Award while he was training in medical oncology at the University of Washington School of Medicine and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Presently, he is board certified in medical oncology. Dr. Gold’s clinical investigations on GI tumors, and particularly colorectal cancer treatment, can be found in peer-reviewed publications like the Journal of Clinical Oncology, Seminars in Oncology, and Cancer Investigation. Furthermore, he currently serves as a member of the NCI Colon Task Force, and the Southwest Oncology Group, where he serves as the subcommittee co-chair for colon cancer. In his free time, Dr. Gold enjoys photography and spending time with his wife and three sons."

"Joanna is a 2019 Seattle Met Top Doctor Award winner. As a hospital based practitioner, she provides care for patients during acute illness and routine chemotherapy admissions. She works closely with the MD and care team to formulate optimal treatment plans, while also keeping the patient involved in decision making whenever possible. Joanna's goal is to develop a relationship of mutual respect and trust with her patients and their families, and to help them navigate through potentially difficult hospitalizations with clear and concise communication."

Dr. Sid Devarakonda is a skilled specialist in thoracic medical oncology at the Swedish Cancer Institute in Seattle, WA, where he provides comprehensive care for patients with various lung-related cancers. He is dedicated to understanding and advancing treatment through research and the latest sequencing technologies, ensuring his patients receive the highest level of care. With a strong background in academia and several peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Devarakonda is committed to treating his patients with compassion and integrity. His clinical expertise covers a wide range of conditions, including mesothelioma, lung cancer, and other thoracic malignancies. Generated from the website