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Northwest Medical Specialties is the leading cancer care provider in the Puget Sound!

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Acute Care Clinic
Open Saturdays!

Walk-In’s Welcome!
Open from 8am – 3pm
Location: 2940 S Meridian
Puyallup, WA 98373

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Attend support groups, educational sessions and find support, hope and community resources. Our programs are free of charge to anyone affected by cancer, including patients, caregivers, loved ones.

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At NWMS we strive to provide state of the art, cost-effective care. We are dedicated to providing high quality compassionate care to our patients.

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Oncology Care

Comprehensive compassionate care by subspecialty trained, board-certified oncologists, hematologists and staff.

Comfort Therapy Program

Therapies that provide comfort along with conventional medical care.

Support Services

Comprehensive resources, information and wellness services to support our patients through their journey.

Dr. Jorge Chaves
Dr. Andrea Veatch
Dr. Sibel Blau

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Our grandfather was diagnosed with an advanced colon cancer and we were referred to Dr Chaves. Dr Chaves gave us an aggressive treatment plan and he he helped get us get our grandfather to a great surgeon. We were pleased to know that he is able to work closely with UW/SCCA as well and he has gone above and beyond our expectations. He gave our grandfather chemotherapy locally in Tacoma and he had such a great result that he were able to have surgery!!

I have been a patient of Dr. Rose-Veatch's since July 2010. She has been treating me for Multiple Myeloma. Which is a serious bone cancer. I am still here nearly 8 years later and she is mostly the reason why I am.

I just celebrated my 65th birthday. When I started my 3rd journey with cancer, my previous provider at another facility told me I would live at least 18 months and probably not longer than 3 years. I am coming up to the end of year five. Dr. Blau leads my team of providers. I have been blessed with a great Trial Coordinator, a phenomenal PA that follows me and staff overall that constantly goes the extra mile. Having metastatic cancer can always provide challenges in so many different directions and I cannot think of another group of professionals I would want involved in my care.

Clinical Trials

We provide access to promising new therapies for our patients and have for the last 20 years. It’s important that our patients know their options when it comes to treatment of their disease. We continue to research and provide access to the newest treatment options available.

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Expertise & Experience

Our Hematology/Oncology specialists are dedicated to providing patient focused, compassionate care that supports our patients throughout their care journey at NWMS.

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Value Based Care

Value-based care promises to reinforce a whole-person, team-based approach that will significantly improve the quality, accessibility, and affordability of the care we deliver to cancer patients and their loved ones every day. Utilizing the most advanced treatments with greater efficiency ultimately benefits everyone in our healthcare system.

Our Vision

At NWMS our goal is to engage patients in their healthcare decisions to ensure the care provided is focused on the patient as a whole and not just the treatment of their disease. This includes costs, shared decision making and enhancing their healthcare experience.

Are you or a loved one looking to take NHL treatment in a different direction? The PILOT research study for B cell non-Holdgkin lymphoma may interest you.

As a Blue Distinction Center, Northwest Medical Specialties provides Premera members in-network access to cancer care that places an emphasis on improving the patient experience while delivering high quality care.

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation formally launched the Oncology Care Model (OCM), a 5-year voluntary pilot project intended to improve the quality of cancer treatment and lower Medicare spending, by coordinating care. NWMS is one of 176 cancer centers in the USA participating in this model.

The QOPI Certification Program provides a three-year certification for outpatient hematology-oncology practices. QOPI validates processes that demonstrate to patients, payors, and the medical community, a practice’s commitment to quality. Every QOPI Certified practice is evaluated on both measures and standards in cancer care.

The NCQA Recognition program outlines essential components of oncology care. The patient-centered medical home is a model of care that puts patients at the forefront of care. PCMHs build better relationships between patients and their clinical care teams. Research shows that PCMHs improve quality and the patient experience, and increase staff satisfaction while reducing health care costs. Practices that earn recognition have made a commitment to continuous quality improvement and a patient centered approach to care.

NWMS is the founding practice of Quality Cancer Care Alliance. QCCA strives to improve the quality of care by utilizing the most effective therapies, diagnostics, processes, and research in the service of our patients. Cancer care is best delivered locally, in the patient’s own community, by independent practitioners who provide personal, yet technologically advanced care. In 2018 QCCA became a clinically integrated network (CIN) on a national level, making it the first of its kind.

Northwest Medical Specialties won the 2017 ACCC Innovation award for its forward-thinking cancer program and creative innovative strategies for the effective delivery of cancer care. The Innovator Award recipients presented their creative, replicable programs at the ACCC 34th National Oncology Conference, October 18–20, 2017, in Nashville, TN.

NWMS is proud to partner with Cancer Support Community to support the national effort in supporting cancer patients and their caregiver. As the largest professionally led nonprofit network of cancer support worldwide, the Cancer Support Community (CSC) is dedicated to ensuring that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community.

CPAN was created in recognition of the vital role patients should play in advocating for access to local affordable care for all cancer patients. Truly inclusive on all levels, CPAN is a noncancer type specific national network representing all members of the cancer community. CPAN members include patients in active treatment, cancer survivors, professional caregivers, family members, medical and oncology professionals, and members of the general community.

HEALTH ALERT! For the safety of our patients and staff only patients will be allowed into our clinics and everyone MUST wear a mask. See additional information regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

COVID-19 NOTICE

November 16, 2020 Update

IMPORTANT: NO VISITORS
During these difficult times we are making every effort to keep our patients and staff safe from COVID 19, we appreciate your patience and understanding with the changes you may have seen within our practice.

We strive to protect our patients and staff as much as we possibly can from any exposure on our premises. NWMS has implemented a system wide policy that does not allow anyone in the building that is not a patient and everyone must wear an NWMS provided mask over their mouth and nose during their time on our premises. This is to protect our vulnerable patients from the unforeseen possibility of exposure to COVID 19 which can be transmitted through aerosol droplets. Sadly, we have had patients that have died from the complications of COVID 19, which is both devastating and preventable.

We offer a virtual visit option for family, friends, and companions to participate in the care of our patients through Zoom. Our staff will assist you with every step of the login process and invite you to participate in real time from your vehicle or designated safe space in our building. Please contact us at 253-428-8700 to set this up.

The following offices are temporarily closed:

Bonney Lake
Federal Way

If you are experiencing cold or flu symptoms, please make sure to contact us via phone prior to your appointment. You may also contact us for any additional questions by calling our office at (253) 428-8700.

Here are a few additional resources as well:

World Health Organization

Centers for Disease Control

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Please click below for the most up to date information at NWMS!

Northwest Medical Specialties is the leading cancer care provider in the Puget Sound!

Acute Care Clinic
Open Saturdays!

Join our upcoming Cancer Support Community events!

Excellence in patient care.

Providers you can trust, providing cancer care for the last 33 years!

Services

Recent News and Upcoming Events

COVID-19 Updates From Dr. Frank Senecal

Covid-19 Vaccine And FAQ Updates

Cancer Focus Group: Help Improve Educational Programs

Clinical Trials

We provide access to promising new therapies for our patients and have for the last 20 years. It’s important that our patients know their options when it comes to treatment of their disease. We continue to research and provide access to the newest treatment options available.

Expertise & Experience

Our Hematology/Oncology specialists are dedicated to providing patient focused, compassionate care that supports our patients throughout their care journey at NWMS.

Value Based Care

Our Vision

At NWMS our goal is to engage patients in their healthcare decisions to ensure the care provided is focused on the patient as a whole and not just the treatment of their disease. This includes costs, shared decision making and enhancing their healthcare experience.

HEALTH ALERT! For the safety of our patients and staff only patients will be allowed into our clinics and everyone MUST wear a mask. See additional information regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

COVID-19 NOTICE

Please click below for the most up to date information at NWMS!

Northwest Medical Specialties is the leading cancer care provider in the Puget Sound!

Acute Care Clinic Open Saturdays!

Join our upcoming Cancer Support Community events!

Excellence in patient care.

Providers you can trust, providing cancer care for the last 33 years!

Services

Recent News and Upcoming Events

COVID-19 Updates From Dr. Frank Senecal

Covid-19 Vaccine And FAQ Updates

Cancer Focus Group: Help Improve Educational Programs

Clinical Trials

We provide access to promising new therapies for our patients and have for the last 20 years. It’s important that our patients know their options when it comes to treatment of their disease. We continue to research and provide access to the newest treatment options available.

Expertise & Experience

Our Hematology/Oncology specialists are dedicated to providing patient focused, compassionate care that supports our patients throughout their care journey at NWMS.

Value Based Care

Our Vision

At NWMS our goal is to engage patients in their healthcare decisions to ensure the care provided is focused on the patient as a whole and not just the treatment of their disease. This includes costs, shared decision making and enhancing their healthcare experience.

HEALTH ALERT! For the safety of our patients and staff only patients will be allowed into our clinics and everyone MUST wear a mask. See additional information regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

COVID-19 NOTICE

Acute Care Clinic
Open Saturdays!