Columbia Department of Radiation Oncology

Cutting-edge cancer care, education, and research in radiation treatment.

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Radiation Oncology

Welcome to the Department of Radiation Oncology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

We combine cutting-edge radiation research and treatment with compassionate, personalized care. Our Department is home to the prestigious Center for Radiological Research (CRR), the nation's largest and most experienced university-based research center for radiation biology, where world-renowned doctors and scientists strive to move cancer treatment forward through focused research into the uses and biological effects of ionizing radiation.

We collaborate with Columbia specialists in every field of medicine to provide world-class care at locations across the New York metro area.

Personalized Patient-Centered Care

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We tailor treatment to each individual using a highly coordinated multidisciplinary approach with leading experts, renowned surgeons, and the top medical oncologists.  

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Message from the Chair

A message from Lisa A. Kachnic, MD, FASTRO, Professor and Chair of Radiation Oncology.
Lisa A. Kachnic

Education

The department trains future radiation oncologists and medical physicists in fully-accredited training programs, and is also a training site for future radiation therapists.
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Research

The Department of Radiation Oncology utilizes cutting edge technology and participation in clinical trials supported by basic and translational research to enhance treatment outcomes for our patients.
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About Us

The Department of Radiation Oncology

Learn about the mission, faculty, and initiatives at the Department of Radiation Oncology at CUIMC.

Inclusion and Belonging

We recognize the value of a diverse medical workforce as well as the importance of supporting underrepresented minorities in medicine.
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