Pamela J. Paley, MD
Clinical Focus
- Gynecologic Oncology
- Robotic Surgery
- Hereditary Ovarian Cancer Risk Reduction
- Clinical Trials
Board Certifications
- Board Certified: Obstetrics and Gynecology 1988
- Board Certified: Gynecologic Oncology 2000
Medical Training
- Medical School: Loyola University School of Medicine
- Residency: Obstetrics and Gynecology, Duke University Medical Center
- Fellowship: Gynecologic Oncology: University of Minnesota Medical Center
Additional Qualifications
- Seattle Magazine Top Doctors: 2008, 2009
- Seattle Metropolitan Magazine Golden Stethoscope: 2007, 2008, 2009
- Principal Investigator, Marsha Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer Research
- Medical Co-Director, Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Program, Swedish Cancer Institute
- Affiliate Investigator, Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
- Fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Clinical Faculty, University of Washington, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Full Member, Society of Gynecologic Oncologists
- Member, Gynecologic Oncology Group
- Member, Southwest Oncology Group
- Member, Society of Western Gynecologic Oncologists
Clinical Interests/Special Procedures
- Surgical and Medical Treatment of Gynecologic Cancers and Complex Gynecological Disorders
- Robotic Gynecologic Surgical Procedures
- Vulvar and Vaginal Reconstructive Surgery
- Breast and Ovarian Cancer Genetics
Research and Publications
Philosophy of Care
I strive to provide exceptional and comprehensive treatment to women stricken with gynecologic cancers with a compassionate and caring approach. I enjoy the long-term partnerships made with my patients, and consider myself privileged to be able to help women confronted with cancer. I have also enjoyed my involvement in the Hereditary Cancer Program, identifying women at increased risk for cancer and educating them about risk reduction strategies. This has been a large part of my practice over the past 11 years. In addition, my partners and I were the first in the area to perform robotic assisted minimally invasive gynecologic cancer procedures, a treatment that speeds recovery and allow women to complete cancer treatments more quickly and with fewer side effects.
Personal Interests
I met my husband, Jon Paley, who is also a physician in the area, while in training at Duke University. We have two children, to whom we devote much of our time. We enjoy a busy and active life, and spend much of our free time boating, traveling and skiing in British Columbia.