Radiation Oncology : Practice in the Capital - Saratoga - Adirondack Region

Practice Radiation Oncology in the Capital - Saratoga - Adirondack Region

Part of the  Capital - Saratoga Region , our communities have nearby access to the Lake George Region, the Adirondacks and some of New Yorks most historic sites.  Cultural events, great neighborhoods, schools, and our prime location for outdoor enthusiasts, make our region a highly desirable place for those seeking lifestyle!

Northeastern Radiation Oncology (NERO) is a physician-owned group serving the community of northern New York State from the Capital District to the Adirondack Mountains-currently serving three hospitals in Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls, and Schenectady respectively. With roots in the area of over 30 years, the Radiation Oncologists of NERO provide exceptional care and expertise to patients seeking treatment across all disease sites. Through robust collaboration with a spectrum of medical services and specialties, the group consistently maintains a high-volume practice with a deep referral base.

NERO provides a full suite of services including SRS, SBRT, HDR brachytherapy, IMRT / VMAT, IGRT, and radionuclide therapy. External beam therapy is delivered through both Varian and Elekta linacs, with brachytherapy accomplished via Varisource and GammaMed HDR units at two of the three sites. Custom bolus 3D printing is rendered by .decimal and Adaptiiv platforms. SpaceOAR hydrogel and fiducial (both gold and Calypso beacon) placement for prostate cases is performed by the radiation oncologists. Software available includes Aria and Mosaiq, as well as Eclipse, Velocity, and Pinnacle, Radformation and C-RAD. All sites have a dedicated complement of support staff including physics, dosimetry, therapists, and nursing.

• Our Cancer Program once again received accreditation with commendation from The Commission on Cancer (CoC.)
• The hospitals Mollie Wilmot Radiation Oncology Center is accredited by the American College of Radiation Oncology. The center, built in 2005, completed a $6 million renovation adding a second linear accelerator (LINAC). The TrueBeam, state-of-the-art LINAC enables the hospital to provide advanced precision therapy.
• Saratoga Hospital has been designated a Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence (DICOE) by the American College of Radiology (ACR).
• Saratoga Hospital Center for Breast Care , with two dedicated breast surgeons, offers a comprehensive approach to breast care. A biweekly Breast Conference is offered rotating with Tumor Board.
• Saratoga Hospital offers an American College of Radiology Designated Lung Cancer Screening Center and an American College of Radiology designated Breast Imaging Center of Excellence .

Saratoga Springs is a great place to live and work, where you will feel a sense of community.

Send CV : Alex Frank, MD, Medical Director, Mollie Wilmot Radiation Oncology Center; President, Northeastern Radiation Oncology, afrank@saratogahospital.org . Copy Denise Romand, CPRP, Medical Staff Recruiter / Liaison, Saratoga Hospital e : dromand@saratogahospital.org . Phone : 518-583-8465