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Effective cancer treatment involves a team of specialists in radiation oncology and therapy. At Radiation Oncology Medical Group
of Southern California, located in Orange County California, we have assembled an outstanding
staff of highly trained professionals to ensure quality patient care.
While receiving radiation therapy, you will remain under the care of
your referring physician.
At Radiation Oncology Medical Group
of Southern California you will meet:
Radiation Oncologist
Radiation oncologists are the doctors who will oversee your radiation therapy treatments. They work with the other members of the radiation therapy team to put together a treatment plan specifically for you and to make sure each treatment is given accurately. Radiation oncologists have completed 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.
Radiation Therapist
These technicians work with radiation oncologists to administer the dialy radiation treatment. Radiation therapists go through a two to four year educational program following high school and/or college.
Dosimetrist and Medical Physicist
Highly skilled professionals who carefully calculate the dose of radiation to make sure the tumor gets enough radiation. Using computers, they work to develop a number of treatment plans that can best destroy the tumor while sparing normal tissue. Many dosimetrists start as radiation therapists and then, with very intensive training, become dosimetrists. Others are graduates of one- to two-year dosimetry programs.
Radiation Oncology Nurse
Committed professional who work toether with the radiation oncologist and radiation therapist in providing you with personalized quality care. The nurse explains side effects you may experience, how to manage them, assess your well being throughout the treatment. Radiation oncology nurses are licensed registered nurses or licensed practical nurses. Many registered nurses in radiation therapy have additional accreditation in the specialty of oncology nursing. Advanced practice nurses, including clinical nurse specialists and nurse practitioners, have completed a master's degree program.
Office Staff
Dedicated individuals who help with scheduling, billing and administrative tasks.
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