Radiation Oncologists

Radiation oncologists are the doctors who will oversee your radiation therapy treatments. These doctors work with the other members of the radiation therapy team to develop your treatment plan and ensure that each treatment is given safely and accurately. Your radiation oncologist will also monitor your progress and adjust the treatment as necessary to make sure the radiation is hitting its target while minimizing side effects.

Before, during and after your radiation therapy treatments, your radiation oncologist works closely with other cancer doctors such as medical oncologists and surgeons to maximize the effectiveness of your radiation treatment plan.

• Radiation oncologists are the only doctors with the expertise and training to safely prescribe and oversee radiation therapy treatments as well as manage side effects.
• In addition to college and medical school, five years of additional training through residency are required for radiation oncologists. Your team may include these radiation oncologists in training.
• Radiation oncologists are board certified through the American Board of Radiology.
• You will meet with your radiation oncologist for your initial consultation, your planning session and weekly visits.