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Dr. Rachel Blankson Issaka, MD, MAS

(Rachel B. Issaka)

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Specializes in: Oncology (Cancer Care) and Gastroenterology (Digestive System)

University of Michigan Medical School (2010)

Professional interests include: colon cancer, gastrointestinal cancer

825 EASTLAKE AVENUE E
SEATTLE, WA 98109

1-855-557-0555

Dr. Rachel Blankson Issaka, MD, MAS is an oncologist in SEATTLE, WA specializing in oncology (cancer care) and gastroenterology (digestive system). She graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 2010 and has 15 years of experience. Dr. Rachel Blankson Issaka, MD, MAS is affiliated with Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and THE ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS.

Office Locations

825 EASTLAKE AVENUE E
SEATTLE, WA 98109

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1354 Aloha Street Sloan Clinic 1
Seattle, WA 98109

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Dr. Rachel Issaka is an Associate Professor with Fred Hutch and also the director of Hutch s Colon Cancer Screening Program.”—"Healthier Together: Game changer in the fight against colon cancer", Yahoo News, October 2024

“"I am struck by the consistently poor bowel preps among hospitalized patients regardless of agent used," Rachel Issaka, MD, MAS, director of the Population Health Colorectal Cancer Screening...”—"Low-Volume Bowel Prep Matches Standard for Inpatient Colonoscopy", MedPage Today, October 2024

“"I think this is an enormous breakthrough," said Dr. Rachel Issaka, a Fred Hutch gastroenterologist and colorectal cancer researcher who co-authored the paper.”—"Fred Hutch researchers unveil new blood test that detects colon cancer", The Columbian, March 2024

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Rachel Blankson Issaka, MD, MAS in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

diagnostic EGD

upper endoscopy

In 2023, Dr. Rachel Blankson Issaka, MD, MAS had a list price for diagnostic EGD, and upper endoscopy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Washington. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

diagnostic EGD without biopsy

diagnostic upper endoscopy

esophagogastroduodenoscopy

In 2013, Dr. Rachel Blankson Issaka, MD, MAS had a list price for diagnostic EGD without biopsy, diagnostic upper endoscopy, and esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Washington. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Blankson Issaka, MD, MAS.

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	15

**Age**
From 65 to 74	15
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Blankson Issaka, MD, MAS in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rachel Blankson Issaka, MD, MAS treated during 2017 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rachel Blankson Issaka, MD, MAS treated as an oncologist in SEATTLE, WA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rachel Blankson Issaka, MD, MAS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	12
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hospital care	33
inpatient care	33
minimally invasive procedures	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Blankson Issaka, MD, MAS.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	44

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	67
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Blankson Issaka, MD, MAS in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rachel Blankson Issaka, MD, MAS treated during 2018 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and depression.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rachel Blankson Issaka, MD, MAS treated as an oncologist in SEATTLE, WA during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rachel Blankson Issaka, MD, MAS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	26
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Blankson Issaka, MD, MAS.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	41

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	56
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Blankson Issaka, MD, MAS in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rachel Blankson Issaka, MD, MAS treated during 2019 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and depression.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rachel Blankson Issaka, MD, MAS treated as an oncologist in SEATTLE, WA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rachel Blankson Issaka, MD, MAS for Medicare patients.

hospital care	18
inpatient care	18

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Blankson Issaka, MD, MAS.

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	39

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	54
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Blankson Issaka, MD, MAS in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rachel Blankson Issaka, MD, MAS treated during 2020 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and depression.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rachel Blankson Issaka, MD, MAS treated as an oncologist in SEATTLE, WA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rachel Blankson Issaka, MD, MAS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	11
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Blankson Issaka, MD, MAS.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	38

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	64
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Blankson Issaka, MD, MAS in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rachel Blankson Issaka, MD, MAS treated during 2021 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	16
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rachel Blankson Issaka, MD, MAS treated as an oncologist in SEATTLE, WA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rachel Blankson Issaka, MD, MAS for Medicare patients.

hospital care	14
inpatient care	14

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Blankson Issaka, MD, MAS.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	38

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	67
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Blankson Issaka, MD, MAS in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rachel Blankson Issaka, MD, MAS treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and atrial fibrilation.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rachel Blankson Issaka, MD, MAS treated as an oncologist in SEATTLE, WA during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rachel Blankson Issaka, MD, MAS for Medicare patients.

gastrointestinal procedures	12
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14
minimally invasive procedures	12

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Blankson Issaka, MD, MAS.

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	34

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	49
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Blankson Issaka, MD, MAS in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rachel Blankson Issaka, MD, MAS treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and atrial fibrilation.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rachel Blankson Issaka, MD, MAS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Rachel Blankson Issaka, MD, MAS treated as an oncologist in SEATTLE, WA were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	16
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18
minimally invasive procedures	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Blankson Issaka, MD, MAS.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	35

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	51
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	13
85 and over	0
Less than 65	2
65 to 74	36

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Blankson Issaka, MD, MAS From 2017 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rachel Blankson Issaka, MD, MAS treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and depression.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Dementia	2
Cancer	25

Education & Training

Dr. Rachel Blankson Issaka, MD, MAS graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 2010. She completed residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. She is certified by the Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Washington.

Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School (2010)

Residency: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University

Board Certification: Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine (2013)

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Rachel Blankson Issaka, MD, MAS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

THE ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Rachel Blankson Issaka, MD, MAS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic, Inc.	$2,250 $2,250
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$305 STELARA $193	REMICADE $113
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$217 Relistor $125	$92
Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd	$122 XIFAXAN 550 MG TABLETS $122
AbbVie Inc.	$53 Rinvoq $53
Other	$65 Cologuard Collection Kit $44	Erbe Vio3 $11	ERBE VIO3 $11

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$2,250
Food and Beverage	$580
Gift	$92
Education	$90

Biography

Dr. Rachel Issaka is a specialist in gastroenterology (digestive system) and oncology (cancer care). She works in Seattle, WA. In her practice, Dr. Issaka focuses on colon cancer. Dr. Issaka is professionally affiliated with Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. Before performing her residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, Dr. Issaka attended the University of Michigan Medical School. Her distinctions include: Seattle Met's 2023 Top Doctors award and Dr. Issaka has received this peer-nominated award for exceptional patient care.