Dr. Joseph Rosales, MD | Tacoma, WA | Oncology

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Dr. Joseph Rosales is a medical oncologist who specializes in cancer care. He earned his medical degree from UCLA Geffen School of Medicine in Los Angeles in 1999, followed by his residency in internal medicine at St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, California in 2002. Dr. Rosales completed his fellowship in medical oncology at City of Hope National Medical Center in Duarte, California in 2006. He provides care in English.

Dr. Rosales is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center and practices in Tacoma, Washington. His expertise includes treating breast cancer and advanced breast cancers that have spread or returned. He also cares for patients with Paget disease of the breast. Dr. Rosales performs blood tests and complete blood counts to monitor patient health during treatment. Patients rate him 4.8 out of 5 stars on average.

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accepting new patients
4.8

15 Ratings
30 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Medical Oncology, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA, 2006
12 written reviews
1 specialty
13 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

Patients frequently praise Dr. Joseph Grant F Rosales for his thoroughness, patience, and attentive care. Many reviews commend him for being a good listener and providing clear explanations, as well as for being encouraging and responsive to patient concerns. On the negative side, none of the reviews provided mentioned any specific negative experiences, indicating highly positive feedback overall. The common themes in patient reviews highlight his caring nature and the strong trust they place in his professional abilities.

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Dr. Rosales was very encouraging and gave me clear directions for follow up. He answered all my questions and showed appropriate concern.

April 29th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Rosales was patient and very thorough and understanding during this stressful time.

November 9th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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His entire team is wonderful

September 14th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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I trust Virgina Mason & especially Dr. Rosales

February 23rd, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Rosales very thorough

February 1st, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Rosales is a very caring and a good listener.

November 15th, 2023 | Source: Partner

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Felt included and the focus of my provider's attention! Explanations were concise but clear!

October 4th, 2023 | Source: Partner

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Has been a pleasure being a patient of Dr. Rosales. Hopefully replacement will be as caring.

September 16th, 2023 | Source: Partner

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I won the lottery when I got Dr Rosales as my oncologist!

September 7th, 2023 | Source: Partner

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Dr Rosales is a fine Dr

August 29th, 2023 | Source: Partner

St. Joseph Medical Center Hematology and Oncology - Tacoma

1617 S J StTacoma, WA 98405

Tel: (253) 426-4297

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Dr. Joseph Rosales, MD	Dr. Lorrin Kwockchong Yee, MD	Dr. Adam Michael Greenbaum, MD	Dr. Naresh Kumar Gupta, MD
Oncology	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Oncology
Accepts New Patients			Accepts New Patients
4.8 (15 Ratings)	1.8 (5 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.1 (9 Ratings)
	42 Years of Experience	13 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English			Speaks English
Tacoma , WA	Olympia , WA	Seattle , WA	Tacoma , WA
Med School: MD, UCLA Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, 1999	Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla	Med School: Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Washington, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Medical Oncology, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA, 2006

Residency

Internal Medicine, St. Mary Medical Center, Long Beach, CA, 2002

Medical School

MD, UCLA Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, 1999

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What languages does Dr. Joseph Rosales speak?: Dr. Joseph Rosales speaks English.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Joseph Rosales affiliated with?: Dr. Joseph Rosales is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center.
Where is Dr. Joseph Rosales's office located?: Dr. Joseph Rosales's office is located at 1617 S J St, Tacoma, WA, 98405.

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