Effective cancer treatment involves a team of specialists.  At all Coastal Radiation Oncology centers, 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 Coastal Radiation Oncology 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. See “Our Physicians” for background information.

Radiation Therapist

These technicians work with radiation oncologists to administer the daily 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 sophisticated computerized modeling, 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 professionals who work with the radiation oncologist and radiation therapist in providing you with personalized quality care.  The nurse explains side effects you may experience and how to manage them. He/she will also 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

Our dedicated staff will help you with scheduling, billing and administrative tasks.