About the Radiation Oncology Providers
For more information or to schedule an appointment with a radiation oncologist, call (219) 983-6100.
Radiation oncologists specialize in the treatment of cancer patients, using radiation as the main modality. They oversee the care of each cancer patient undergoing radiation treatments. They develop and prescribe each cancer patient’s treatment plan as well as work closely with other specialty physicians to provide a plan of treatment for each patient. Our oncologists are all certified by the American Board of Radiology.
Medical physicists work closely with the radiation oncologist during treatment planning and oversee the medical dosimetrist to ensure complex treatments are customized for each patient. The medical physicist also is responsible for developing and directing quality control programs and responsible for making sure equipment is functioning properly. On a regular basis, the medical physicist will perform safety tests and take precise measurements of the radiation beam output. Our physicist has a doctorate in medical physics and is certified by the American Board of Radiology.
Dosimetrists work with the radiation oncologist and physicist to develop a number of treatment plans that have the best radiation coverage to a tumor while sparing nearby healthy tissue. The dosimetrist has knowledge of overall oncology treatment machines and equipment and also has expertise necessary to generate dose calculations and to generate radiation dose distributions. Our dosimetrist is certified by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board, certified with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and is also a member of the ASRT and AAMD.
PET/CT technologists produce combined PET/CT scans that provide images that pinpoint the anatomic location of abnormal metabolic activity within the body. The combined PET/CT scans have been shown to provide more accurate diagnoses than the two scans performed separately.
Radiation therapists administer the daily radiation treatments under doctor’s supervision and follow the prescribed radiation dose set by the radiation oncologist, with the use of advanced computer systems and sophisticated radiation therapy equipment. They maintain a daily treatment record and also monitor the condition of the patient during the course of treatment. The therapist also checks the machine daily through a series of quality assurance checks to ensure machine is functioning properly and is responsible for the accuracy of the treatment while using their judgment to ensure quality care and patient safety. Our radiation therapists are certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) and are licensed to operate in Indiana. They are members of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).
Patient navigators understand a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. A cancer diagnosis may cause a person to feel bombarded with a considerable amount of information. Our patients don’t have to navigate the maze alone. The patient navigators can offer guidance by providing personalized assistance and support and also serve as a consistent point of contact and source of information. Our goal is to see that our patients have the resources, the expertise and the support to successfully recover.
Patient services representative performs a variety of clerical and customer service tasks along with scheduling patients for diagnostic tests and lab work. They also assist radiation oncologist in consultation appointments and follow-up appointments as well as weekly management of treatment patients. The patient service representative is also responsible for registering all aspects of patient demographics and billing information along with monitoring and maintaining accurate medical records. Our patient service representatives comply with all federal, state and department policies, maintain patient confidentiality and are CPR certified.