Meet a World-Class Radiation Oncology Team in Chicago
The radiation oncologist team at ROC includes:
- Radiation oncologists
- Radiation oncology advanced practice clinicians
- Radiation oncology nurses
- Radiation therapists
- Medical radiation physicists
- Medical dosimetrist
- Ancillary healthcare professionals (social workers, nutritionists, dentists and physical therapists)
Advanced Practice Clinicians
A radiation oncologist is the doctor who will oversee your radiation therapy treatments. These physicians work with the other members of the radiation therapy team to develop your treatment plan and ensure that each treatment is given 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 radiation’s effectiveness. A radiation oncologist completes at least four years of college, four years of medical school, one year of general medical training, and four years of residency or specialty training in radiation oncology. They have extensive training in cancer treatment and the safe use of radiation to treat disease.
Radiation oncologists at ROC are board-certified by the American Board of Radiology. Radiation oncology is a specialized medical field in which cancer diagnosis, staging and imaging are critical. Our physicians will review your records in detail; communicate with your healthcare team to work collaboratively and provide treatment in a supportive environment. Our board-certified radiation oncologists comprise one of the largest radiation practices in the country and can provide a full complement of radiation services. We are committed to compassionate, ethical, and leading-edge cancer care.
