Tyler G Ketterl, MD, MS
Specialties
- Cancer and Blood Disorders Center
- Neuroblastoma Program
- Bone Tumor and Sarcoma Team
- Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Program
- Fertility Preservation Program
- Thyroid Program
- I-131-MIBG Therapy
- Solid Tumors Oncology
- Children's Title: Medical Director, Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology; Medical Director of the Comprehensive Fertility Care and Preservation Program
- Academic Title: Assistant Professor, Pediatrics
- Research Center: Ben Towne Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders Research
- On Staff Since: December 2017
"As an oncologist, my commitment lies in providing innovative, compassionate care for children, adolescents, and young adults (AYAs) battling cancer. I am deeply focused on improving the care experience for the AYA population, whose unique needs require tailored approaches. By developing comprehensive, wraparound cancer care services, I strive to ensure that these patients receive the best possible support—empowering them to engage fully in both therapeutic and supportive clinical trials and ultimately improving their outcomes and quality of life."
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Biography
Tyler G. Ketterl, MD, MS is an attending physician at Seattle Children’s Hospital and Assistant Professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Dr. Ketterl is the Medical Director of the Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology Program. Dr. Ketterl holds triple board certifications in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. He completed his Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Residency at the University of Minnesota, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology fellowship at the University of Washington, and his Masters in Science in Epidemiology with a focus on clinical research methods at the University of Washington.
In July of 2018, Dr. Ketterl joined the faculty at Seattle Children’s Hospital and the University of Washington. Dr. Ketterl’s work currently focuses on the long-term impact of cancer therapy on adolescent and young adult survivors of cancer. Of particular interest to Dr. Ketterl is developing interventions that could prevent early morbidity and mortality from type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease in adolescent and young adult survivors of cancer.
Dr. Ketterl also has interest and expertise in germ cell tumors and fertility preservation methods.Â
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Board Certification(s)
Internal Medicine
Pediatrics
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Clinical Interests
- Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology
- Germ Cell Tumors
- Solid Tumors
- Fertility Preservation
Research Description
- Long-term impact of cancer therapy on adolescent and young adult survivors of cancer
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Sarcopenic Obesity
- Exercise Interventions for Cancer Survivors
- Risk Behavior Screening in AYA Cancer Patients
Research Focus Area
Cancer, Cancer biology, Germ Cell Tumors, Metabolic Syndrome, Refractory and recurrent cancer, Sarcomas, Thyroid Cancer
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