About Radiation Oncology

For Patients

Radiation oncologists at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital use state-of-the-art technology to treat many types of cancer and some non-cancerous conditions. We carefully customize treatment plans for each patient to optimize benefit, while minimizing radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissue.

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For Referring Physicians

We offer the full range of therapeutic services to patients with cancer and other conditions, including HDR and LDR brachytherapy, Mammosite Breast Treatment, IMRT, IGRT, digital portal imaging, and gamma knife stereotactic radiosurgery.

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Our Team

The NewYork-Presbyterian Radiation Oncology staff are a multidisciplinary team of remarkable individuals who work together to care for our patients.

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Clinical and Research Facilities

Radiation oncologists and physicists at Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons and Weill Cornell Medical College collaborate on research that has helped to develop the science behind some of today's treatment innovations.

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Residency and Training

The Department of Radiation Oncology offers a four-year certified training program leading to the American Board of Radiology certification in Radiation Onoclogy. Candidates are accepted into the program after completion of an approved PGY-1 internship at an ACGME-accredited residency. Transitional, surgery or medicine internships are encouraged.

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Contact Us

To arrange for a consultation with a NewYork-Presbyterian Radiation Oncologist:

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

Weill Cornell Medical College

(212) 746-3600

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

(212) 305-7077


Clifford Chao, M.D. - Chairman of Radiation Oncology

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