Position Title

Professor - Clinical
Division Head, Radiation Oncology
Radiation Oncology

Office Location

Gershenson Radiation Oncology Center

Mailing Address

Karmanos Cancer Center
4100 John R Rd. GE00RO
Detroit, MI 48201

Office Phone

313-576-9543

Office Fax

313-576-9625

Education Training

Education
(1983-1987)  M.D., Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL
(1979-1983)  B.S., Biology, Loyola University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
(1991-1992)  Fellowship, The Edward Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University Medical School, St. Louis, MO

Postgraduate Training
(1988-1991)  Resident, Radiation Oncology, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL
(1987-1988)  Resident, Internal Medicine, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL 

Professional Experience

Faculty Appointments
(2016-Present) Professor - Clinical, Department of Oncology, Division of Radiation Oncology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI
(2006-2016)  Associate Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI
(2014) Interim  Chair, Department of Radiation Oncology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI
(1995-2006)  Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI

Hospital or Other Professional Appointments
(2014-Present)  Service Chief, Gershenson Radiation Oncology Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, Harper University Hospital, Detroit, MI
(2014-Present)  Clinical Competency Committee, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Wayne State University Physician Group, Karmanos Cancer Institute, Detroit, MI
(2014-Present)  McLaren/Elekta Strategic Partnership Steering Committee, Karmanos Cancer Institute, Detroit, MI
(2014-Present)  Clinical Quality Council, Karmanos Cancer Institute, Detroit, MI
(2014-Present)  Head & Neck Research Working Group, Karmanos Cancer Institute, Detroit, MI
(2014-Present)  Medical Executive Committee, Karmanos Cancer Institute, Detroit, MI
(2013-Present)  Radiation Safety Committee, Gershenson Radiation Oncology Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, Detroit, MI
(2011-Present)  Leadership Committee, Gershenson Radiation Oncology Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, Detroit, MI
(1995-Present)  Attending Physician, Gershenson Radiation Oncology Center, Karmanos Cancer Center, Detroit, MI
(2008-2014)  Clinical Chief, Gershenson Radiation Oncology Center, Karmanos Cancer Institute, Harper University Hospital, Detroit, MI
(2006-2008)  Peer Review Committee, Karmanos Cancer Institute, Detroit, MI
(2003-2008)  Data and Safety Monitoring Committee, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Karmanos Cancer Institute, Detroit, MI
(2003-2007)  Cancer Committee, Karmanos Cancer Institute, Detroit, MI
(2002-2009)  Principal Investigator Committee Member, Head and Neck Cancer Committee Member, Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
(2001-2003)  Protocol Review Committee, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Karmanos Cancer Institute, Detroit, MI
(2000-2005)  Head and Neck Cancer Committee Member, Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG)
(1999-2007)  Consultant, Department of Radiation Oncology, John D. Dingell Veterans Administration Med Center, Detroit, MI
(1995-1997)  Attending Physician and Clinical Chief, DMC Crittenton Radiation Oncology Center, Rochester, MI
(1993-1995)  Attending Radiation Oncologist, Grant Medical Center, Columbus, OH
(1993)  Attending Radiation Oncologist, St. Joseph Hospital, Pontiac, MI
(1992)  Attending Radiation Oncologist, Oncology Care Center, Belleville, IL 

Board Certification

(1992-Present)  American Board of Radiology in Radiation Oncology 

Honors and Awards

(2012)  ARRO Educator of the Year, Residents of Wayne State University / Detroit Medical Center Radiation Oncology Residency Program
(2005)  Featured in Wayne Medicine
(2000)  Excellence in Service, Research, Teaching Faculty Award, Department of Otolarynology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI 

Courses taught

ROC 7150: Radiation Oncology Anatomy
Medical Resident Instruction

Research Interests

Central Nervous System Tumor
Head and Neck Cancer
Gamma Knife Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy
Traumatic Brain Injury 

Publications

 

Faculty Status

Rad-Onc, Department Leadership

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