Referring Physi­cians: Radiation Oncology

Expert radiation oncologists at RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center provide personalized, effective radiation therapy for all types of cancer.

If you're a patient looking for care, please visit our radiation oncology services page. 

This page is intended for referring physicians seeking radiation therapy for patients diagnosed with cancer.

At RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center, patients have access to advanced radiation therapy, including specialized procedures like brachytherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, systemic radiation treatments and intraoperative radiation therapy. Our expert radiation oncologists can treat many types of rare and complex tumors, including neuroendocrine tumors.

RUSH MD Anderson participates in many clinical trials, giving patients access to novel therapies they may not find elsewhere. With treatment locations in Chicago, Oak Park, Aurora and Lisle, patients can choose a site convenient for them. Our radiation oncology experts use advanced linear accelerator machines, providing patients with fast and precise therapy.

Who Are Ideal Candidates for Radiation Therapy at RUSH MD Anderson?

RUSH MD Anderson can provide radiation therapy for all types of cancer, including patients with difficult-to-treat tumors. Our expert medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiation therapists and other experts will collaborate to determine if radiation therapy is right for each patient and develop a personalized treatment plan.

Why Refer Patients Here for Radiation Therapy?

Among the best in the U.S.: Rush University Medical Center is ranked among the best in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News and World Report.

Advanced technology: Our radiation locations use advanced linear accelerators to deliver fast and precise radiation therapy. These machines use real-time imaging to track tumors, sparing healthy tissue while delivering targeted radiation.

Convenient locations: RUSH MD Anderson provides radiation therapy in Chicago, Aurora, Lisle and Oak Park, making it easy for patients to receive treatment at a site close to them.

Innovative treatments: At RUSH MD Anderson, patients have access to treatments for complex tumors. Rush University Medical Center was the first hospital in Illinois to offer peptide receptor radionuclide therapy for gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. We also provide stereotactic radiosurgery for complex brain and spine tumors, and many other advanced treatments.

Clinical trials: Patients have access to many clinical trials at RUSH MD Anderson, including investigations into new radiation therapies.

What Is the Process for Referring a Patient?

To refer a patient to RUSH MD Anderson for radiation therapy or to request a consultation, call (312) CANCER-1, or (312) 226-2371. For more information, you can visit our Refer or Transfer a Patient page and find an online provider referral form.

Tests and Treatments Offered

  • Brachytherapy
  • External Beam Radiation Therapy
  • Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)
  • Radiation Therapy
  • Respiratory Gating
  • Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)
  • Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)
  • Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT)
  • GammaTile Therapy
  • Total body irradiation
  • Total skin electron irradiation

Consult With a Clinician

Visit our page on Referring and Transferring Patients for more details and to find a provider referral form.

Meet Our Team

Nathaniel Camden, MD

Nathaniel Camden, MD

Radiation Oncology Request an Appointment
Andrew Cook, MD

Andrew Cook, MD

Radiation Oncology Request an Appointment
Abigail Copella, MD

Abigail Copella, MD

Radiation Oncology Request an Appointment
Daniel Golden, MD

Daniel Golden, MD

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Nikhil Joshi, MD

Nikhil Joshi, MD

Radiation Oncology Request an Appointment
Thomas Kim, MD

Thomas Kim, MD

Radiation Oncology Request an Appointment
Paul Kreinbrink, MD

Paul Kreinbrink, MD

Radiation Oncology Request an Appointment
Vasudha Lingareddy, MD

Vasudha Lingareddy, MD

Radiation Oncology Request an Appointment
Gaurav Marwaha, MD

Gaurav Marwaha, MD

Radiation Oncology Request an Appointment
Ken Tatebe, MD, PhD

Ken Tatebe, MD, PhD

Radiation Oncology Request an Appointment
Dian Wang, MD, PhD

Dian Wang, MD, PhD

Radiation Oncology Request an Appointment
Ying Zhang, MD

Ying Zhang, MD

Radiation Oncology Request an Appointment
Sarah Anderson, NP, DNP

Sarah Anderson, NP, DNP

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner View Profile
Jemma Lopez Johnson, NP, DNP

Jemma Johnson, NP, DNP

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner View Profile
Colleen Masters, NP

Colleen Masters, NP

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner View Profile

Clinical Trials and Publications from RUSH MD Anderson Radiation Oncologists

  1. Esomeprazole and Radiation Induced Esophagitis (EERENs)
  2. Observation or Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients with Newly Diagnosed Grade II Meningioma that has been Completely Removed by Surgery
  3. Testing Longer Duration Radiation Therapy Versus the Usual Radiation Therapy in Patients with Cancer that has Spread to the Brain
  4. NRG-GU014: Testing the Addition of the Immunotherapy Drug, Pembrolizumab, to Radiation Therapy Compared to the Usual Chemotherapy Treatment During Radiation Therapy for Bladder Cancer, PARRC Trial
  5. Induction Pembrolizumab and Chemotherapy Followed by Pembrolizumab Before Chemoradiation and Pembrolizumab Maintenance Compared to Standard Chemoradiation With Pembrolizumab Followed by Pembrolizumab Maintenance in High-Risk Cervical Cancer
  6. Pathologic Complete Response and Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Localized Soft Tissue Sarcoma Treated With Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy or Radiotherapy: The NRG/RTOG 9514 and 0630 Nonrandomized Clinical Trials
  7. Hypofractionated radiation in secretory breast cancer: A case report
  8. Lung stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer in the very elderly (≥80years old): Extremely safe and effective
  9. Balancing Local and Systemic Control in Esophageal Cancer
  10. Postoperative Management of Salivary Gland Tumors
  11. More publications from Dian Wang, MD
  12. More publications from Ken Tatebe, MD
  13. More publications from Gaurav Marwaha, MD
  14. More publications from Paul Kreinbrink, MD
  15. More publications from Thomas Kim, MD
  16. More publications from Nikhil Joshi, MD