Meghan R. Flanagan, MD, MPH

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Meghan R. Flanagan, MD, MPH
Medical Specialties
- Breast cancer
- Surgical oncology
Locations
Breast Surgery Clinic at Meridian Pavilion
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center at UW Medical Center - Northwest
Meet the Provider
Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Excellent communication and knowledge by all
Dr. Flanagan has been my doctor for 2 years. I think she is an exceptional doctor - she's a skilled surgeon but she is also just a compassionate and caring doctor who has always taken time to educate me and help me understand both the immediate and the big picture of my situation. I continue to be impressed with her.
Dr. Flanagan made me feel like my situation was important. I was impressed with her relatability, empathy, and the time she dedicated to walk me through all my options. Very impressed.
Dr. Flanagan was excellent. She listened thoughtfully, answered my questions and found the answers to questions she was unable to answer. I felt comfortable with her and confident in her abilities.
I have full confidence in Dr. Flanagan's capabilities.
Dr. Flanagan excellent listener and problem solver
Very professional
Amazed at how thorough explanation was
I already have recommended Dr Flanagan.
I really like my provider so much, she's very nice and very good taking care of me. I'm super safe with her.My sincerest thank you to her.
All services since contacting Dr. Flanigan have been excellent
Dr Flanagan is amazing.
Dr. Flanagan is such a great provider - she communicates well, she's very caring, she's very smart, and she manages complicated cases well.
About Meghan R. Flanagan
Meghan Flanagan, M.D., M.P.H., is a board-certified surgeon and Associate Professor of Surgery. She serves as Co-Chair of the UW Medical Center Northwest Campus Breast Steering Committee, Affiliate Investigator in Public Health Sciences at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, and Full Member of the Fred Hutchinson and UW Cancer Consortium. Dr. Flanagan was selected as a Seattle Met Top Doc in 2019.
Dr. Flanagan has clinical expertise in the evaluation and treatment of cancerous and benign breast disease including breast cancer, ductal carcinoma in situ, high risk atypical lesions, fibroadenomas and nipple discharge. She also evaluates and treats women at high risk of breast cancer based on prior biopsy findings and family history, including genetic mutation carriers. She has had extensive training in advanced surgical procedures for breast cancer including nipple and skin sparing mastectomies, and is certified in hidden scar surgery. Dr. Flanagan believes in treating each patient individually, intentionally integrating standard of care and current developments in the field with patient preferences and goals. She feels that it is critical to remain apprised of ongoing advances in the field and is dedicated to optimizing and advancing breast care.
Dr. Flanagan has extensive experience in health services and outcomes research and has won multiple awards and honors for her work. Dr. Flanagan’s current research evaluates breast cancer tumor response when chemotherapy and immunotherapy are used as an initial treatment. She is also investigating treatment patterns and recurrence after diagnosis with an atypical breast lesion, and among women at elevated lifetime risk of breast cancer.
Personal Interests
Dr. Flanagan enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, and international travel that often involves backpacking or trekking. She also enjoys experimenting with new recipes, gardening and staying fit through Pilates or indoor cycling on her Peloton.
Education and Training
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Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer CenterFellowship, 2018, Surgical OncologyUW - Dept. of General Surgery