Long-time Virginia Mason Specialist Named Executive Medical Director for Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

Nov. 27, 2023

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is proud to announce that Dr. Joseph Rosales has been named Executive Medical Director for the Center for Cancer Care. This center is a critical service line for Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) and Dr. Rosales is an outstanding clinician as well as physician leader.

Dr. Rosales is a Hematologist-Oncologist who specializes in lung and esophageal cancer treatment and is passionate about health equity. Dr. Rosales has been at Virginia Mason since 2011 and has been the section head of oncology since 2018. He is an active clinical researcher and was awarded the Binaytara Foundation “Rising Star in Health Equity” Award in 2022.

Dr. Rosales is board-certified in internal medicine and in the subspeciality of hematology and medical oncology.

In his role, Dr. Rosales will be responsible for advancing the Center for Cancer Care service line, delivering state-of-the-art care and exceptional outcomes with a tireless commitment to individualized care, research and innovation.