Summary

Dr. Sara Grethlein is a medical oncologist and hematologist who brings 38 years of experience to cancer care. She earned her medical degree from State University of New York Health Sciences and completed her residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University in 1991. Dr. Grethlein furthered her training with a fellowship in hematology and oncology at the same institution, finishing in 1994. She provides care in English.

Dr. Grethlein practices at the Swedish Cancer Institute First Hill in Seattle, Washington, and maintains affiliations with Indiana University Health Hospital. Her expertise centers on treating various types of lung cancer, including both non-small cell and small cell lung cancer. She performs diagnostic blood tests such as calcium levels and alkaline phosphatase to monitor patient health during treatment. Patients rate Dr. Grethlein 4.8 out of 5 stars for her care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 38 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University
  • 10 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 20 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

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Speaks English
Seattle , WASEATTLE , WASEATTLE , WASeattle , WA
Med School: State University of New York Health Sciences Med School: Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University Med School: Harvard University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Sara Jo Grethlein

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO
  • Aetna PPO
  • Ambetter
  • Ambetter Cascade Care
  • Community Health Plan Of WA Medicare Advantage-HMO
  • Coordinated Care Medicaid
  • Evernorth PPO
  • First Health-Coventry PPO
  • HealthSmart (Interplan) PPO
  • Humana HMO
  • Humana Medicaid
  • Humana PPO
  • Kaiser
  • Kaiser Medicare Advantage
  • Molina Medicaid
  • Molina Medicare Advantage
  • Premera
  • Premera Medicare Advantage
  • Providence Health Plan
  • Providence Health Plan PPO
  • Regence BlueShield Of Washington Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO
  • Regence BlueShield Of Washington PPO
  • Regence BlueShield Of Washington TRIWEST
  • Seven Corners
  • TriWest - Tricare
  • United Behavioral Health Medicare Advantage-HMO
  • United Behavioral Health PPO
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • United Healthcare PPO
  • Wellpoint Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Sara Jo Grethlein has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Sara Jo Grethlein has the following 20 areas of expertise

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Anemia
  • Blood Cancer
  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Breast Cancer
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Chronic B-Cell Lymphocytic Leukemia
  • Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
  • Colon Cancer
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Hematologist
  • Hepatitis C
  • Hodgkin's Lymphoma
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Metastatic Breast Cancer
  • Myelofibrosis
  • Myeloma
  • Oncologist

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Washington, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University1994

Residency

Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University1991

Medical School

State University of New York Health SciencesGraduated in 1988

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Where is Dr. Sara Grethlein's office located?
Dr. Sara Grethlein's office is located at 1221 Madison St, Seattle, WA, 98104.
Which hospitals is Dr. Sara Grethlein affiliated with?
Dr. Sara Grethlein is affiliated with Indiana University Health Hospital.

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