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The MISSION of the Department of Radiation Oncology— to offer the best, most proficient care to our patients by providing the most advanced technologies and therapies available and by participating in and staying on top of the latest in cancer research. Radiation Therapy in Central New York began in the 1950’s at Good Samaritan and Memorial Hospitals (now Crouse Irving Memorial Hospital). In 1965 the department moved into its new home at University Hospital where it has served the Central New York area ever since. In 1968, Dr. Robert Sagerman began the ACGME Accredited Residency Program that continues to train residents to this day. In their continuing effort to provide state of art Radiation Oncology to more cancer patients the physicians of Upstate Medical University opened Hill Radiation Oncology in 1994 and spread this commitment to the Southern Tier of New York and Oswego County with the opening of UHS Radiation Oncology in 1997 and Oswego County Radiation Oncology in 1999. Over the years University Hospital has been able to stay in step with the changes in technology in Radiation Therapy from the installation of the areas first Linear Accelerators to its latest effort which brings the latest Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy technology to the community of Central New York.

The Department of Radiation Oncology offers the Central New York community excellence in patient care, teaching, and research. Our total commitment to excellence is evidenced by the expertise of its physicians and staff, the most advanced technology in the region, efficient high quality care, unique capabilities, successful residency program, and long-standing radiation biology research laboratory.

Network of Physicians

The medical staff have close working relationships with referring physicians, offer timely patient appointments, and participate in integrated cancer management protocols and research. Radiation physicists and oncology nurses, as well as certified radiation therapists, are an essential part of the service.

Flexible Scheduling

We understand that people have jobs and other responsibilities and that is why we strive to have a very flexible schedule for treatment appointments. Our Radiation Oncologist schedule their work to maximize their availability to our patients.

Quality Assurance

All of our monitoring devices and practices exceed standards set by federal and state agencies.

Recognition from our Patients

Anonymous surveys of patients who completed radiation therapy shows that 97% of our patients were very satisfied with their care.

Participation in Clinical Trails

SUNY Upstate Medical University participates with many prominent clinical trials such as CALGB, SWOG, etc.

Recognition from the American College of Radiology

All four of our facilities have been accredited by the American College of Radiology and conform to their rigid standards. We are the only office in Central New York to have achieved such recognition.

Technology

Illustrating our commitment to the best technology for our patients we have 5 linear accelerators two of which possess the latest in IMRT technology, 4 simulators, 1 CT Simulator, 2 with the Helios Treatment Planning System, 2 with the Eclipse Treatment Planning System, and all sites are equipped with record and verify systems.

Experience Support Staff

We believe that the quality of our staff results in quality treatments for our patients. Most of our Therapists and Dosimetrists received their degrees from SUNY Upstate Medical University and the average years of experience is 10 years. In addition, our Therapists and Dosimetrists keep current by participating in 24 hours of continuing education every two years.

Locations

We have four conveniently located offices in the Central and Southern Tier of New York to serve our patients. We have two offices in Syracuse (Upstate Medical University, Hill Radiation Oncology), one in Oswego (Oswego County Radiation Oncology), and one in Johnson City (United Health Services Radiation Oncology).

Recognition from Hospice of CNY

The Department of Radiation Oncology was recognized by Hospice of CNY for the compassionate care of their patients.