Radiation Oncology | Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey

The Department of Radiation Oncology at Rutgers Cancer Institute is committed to providing patients the information and support services they need to achieve the best possible treatment outcome. The Department combines the latest in technology with personalized and supportive care throughout and after treatment.

Woman Receiving Radiation Therapy Treatments for Cancer The Divisions of Clinical Radiation Oncology and Radiation Physics has the latest technology that allows for Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT), high dose rate brachytherapy and innovative proton therapy at the Laurie Proton Therapy Center at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. In addition to the advanced therapeutic care offered in our state-of-the-art clinical facilities, the Division of Radiation Cancer Biology conducts basic science research with the goal of translating research findings into improved radiation treatment of cancer. The program is home to New Jersey's only residency training program in Radiation Oncology.

Outstanding radiation treatment requires a team approach. Each patient is cared for by a team of physicians, advanced practice nurses, registered nurses, certified radiation therapists, physicists and dosimetrists. Working together, the department customizes each patient’s treatment plan and assures patient safety and comfort. From the first time a patient enters the Department, they are provided with customized treatment information. As they progress through treatment, more detailed information on skin care, diet and nutrition and dealing with potential side effects is reinforced weekly during their visits. The radiation oncologist, along with the nursing and residency staff see the patient throughout their course of radiation therapy. Support services are geared towards the individual needs of the patient.

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Located in The Cancer Hospital at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, the Department of Radiation Oncology offers 3D Conformal External Beam Radiotherapy, Extracranial Radiosurgery, Gynecologic Brachytherapy, Intensity Modulated, Radiotherapy (IMRT), Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) Prostate Brachytherapy, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Stereotactic Radiotherapy, Proton Therapy, Total Body Irradiation (TBI), Image Guided Radiation Therapy, High dose rate Brachytherapy, and Gamma Knife.

Radiation oncology services and treatment are provided at University Hospital Newark in Newark, New Jersey. Working together with a multidisciplinary team of cancer specialists, our department uses highly advanced cancer care techniques including multimodality imaging for defining tumor volume, state-of-the-art intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), MRI-based treatment planning, and interstitial brachytherapy using high dosage rate treatment.

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Rutgers Cancer Institute radiation oncologist Dr. Rahul R. Parikh, who is also the medical director of the Laurie Proton Therapy Center at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, speaks to NJTV about the benefits of proton therapy and common misconceptions about the treatment. Watch now

Bruce Haffty, MD, MS

Chair, Radiation Oncology,
Associate Vice Chancellor for Cancer Programs,
Rutgers Cancer Institute;
System Director of Radiation Oncology, RWJBarnabas Health

Laura Bond, MD

Radiation Oncologist
Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

Joel Braver, MD

Radiation Oncologist

Matthew Pierre Deek, MD

Radiation Oncologist
Assistant Professor, Division of Clinical Radiation Oncology
Department of Radiation Oncology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

Nicholas DeNunzio, MD, PhD

Co-Director of Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Associate Program Director, Radiation Oncology Residency Program

Ronald D. Ennis, MD

Medical Director, Clinical Network for Radiation Oncology
Radiation Oncologist

Lara Hathout, MD, FRCPC

Radiation Oncologist
Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology and Division of Clinical Radiation Oncology,
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Director of Brachytherapy, Department of Radiation Oncology

Salma Jabbour, MD

Associate Director for Faculty Affairs and Development
Vice Chair of Clinical Research & Faculty Development
Clinical Chief, Radiation Oncology at RWJUH/Rutgers Cancer Institute
Radiation Oncologist

Imraan Jan , DO

Radiation Oncologist
Assistant Professor, Radiation Oncology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

Sung Kim, MD

Radiation Oncologist
Professor & Vice Chair of Radiation Oncology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Medical Director, Radiation Oncology, Rutgers Cancer Institute of NJ at University Hospital