Radiation Oncologists
Ashley Albert, MD
Radiation Oncology
Biography
Dr. Ashley Albert is a radiation oncologist with expertise in Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), Image Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT), Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT), Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS), and brachytherapy. She enjoys developing relationships with her patients and their families in order to understand their individual needs and create tailored, evidence-based treatment plans. She seeks to compassionately guide her patients through all parts of their cancer treatment.
Dr. Albert joined Arizona Center for Cancer Care in 2020. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Women’s Studies from the University of Georgia, where she graduated summa cum laude. She earned her medical doctorate from Mercer University School of Medicine in Macon, GA where she graduated in the top of her class, was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA), and was elected as an Arnold P. Gold Humanism Honor Society Member.
Dr. Albert completed an internal medicine internship at the University of Mississippi Medical Center followed by residency training in radiation oncology, serving as chief resident for two years. In addition, she has held numerous national leadership positions including serving as Vice-Chair of the Association of Residents in Radiation Oncology (ARRO) Executive Committee. She has served on the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Scientific Committee and Communications Committee as well as the Radiation Oncology Institute (ROI) Research Committee. Dr. Albert is also a co-founder of the Society for Women in Radiation Oncology. As a resident, she received travel scholarships from both ACRO and ASTRO and was recognized by the Group on Women in Medicine and Science with the Emerging Star Award.
She has authored numerous research articles with a focus on gynecologic cancers, breast cancer, head and neck cancer, skin cancer, and the treatment of various cancers in the geriatric population. She has presented her research work at multiple national meetings and has served as a peer reviewer for several medical journals.
Dr. Albert is married to Dr. Ben Albert, who is an orthopedic surgeon. They enjoy exploring the outdoors with their 3 children and cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs from Arizona. Dr. Albert also enjoys learning beginner songs on the guitar, banjo, and ukulele.
Christopher Biggs, MD, PhD
Radiation OncologyBiography
- Language(s): English, Spanish
- College: University of Arizona
- Medical School: Stanford University
- Internship: Santa Clara Valley Hospital
- Residency: University of California, San Francisco
- Fellowship: University of Southern California
- Board Certification: American Board of Radiology
Dr. Christopher Biggs specializes in radiation oncology and is an expert in radiosurgery and gynecological oncology.
Dr. Biggs co-founded Arizona Center for Cancer Care in 2008 with Drs. Daniel Reed and Terry Lee. He attended the University of Arizona, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular and Cellular biology. His interest in cancer research took him to the University of Southern California, under the Borchard Cancer Research Fellowship. There, he performed research on the molecular genetics of cancer at the Norris Cancer Center and at LA Children’s Hospital. After completing his Doctor of Philosophy degree, he moved to Stanford University, where he earned his medical degree, and developed an interest in radiation oncology. Dr. Biggs completed his residency in radiation oncology at the University of California, San Francisco, where he eventually served as chief resident.
For five years, Dr. Biggs performed radiosurgery at Barrow Neurological Institute and also served as director of the Baptist Oncology Center.
Dr. Biggs is certified by the American Board of Radiology and is a Diplomat of the American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology. He is a member of the American Association for Cancer Research, Radiology Society of North America, American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology and the American Association of Advancement of Science.
Dr. Biggs is a multi-year “Top Doc” honoree by Phoenix Magazine.
Luci Chen, MD
Radiation OncologyBiography
- Language(s): English
- College: Cornell University
- Medical School: State University of New York, Health Science Center at Syracuse
- Internship: Northwestern University Medical Center
- Residency: University of Chicago
- Fellowship: University of Chicago
- Board Certification: American Board of Radiology
Dr. Luci M. Chen specializes in radiation oncology, and her clinical interests include brachytherapy for breast and gynecological malignancies as well as therapy for lung cancer, head and neck cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, lymphomas, and prostate cancer. She also has experience treating skin cancers, and thyroid malignancies. Dr. Chen has extensive experience with various forms of conformal treatment including Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), as well as Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT).
Dr. Chen, an American Cancer Society Fellow, joined Arizona Center for Cancer Care in 2012. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University and both her Master of Science and Medical degrees from State University of New York. She completed her internship at Northwestern University Medical Center and her residency in the Department of Radiation and Cellular Oncology at the University of Chicago, where she would eventually serve as assistant professor of radiation oncology. She also served as clinical director of the Department of Radiation Oncology at Louis A. Weiss Memorial Hospital before moving to Arizona in 1999.
Dr. Chen’s expertise led her to also serve as a manuscript reviewer on cancer research for such publications as the International Journal of Oncology Biology and Physics, Journal of Clinical Oncology and The Cancer Journal from Scientific American.
Dr. Chen is a current or was a past member of the American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, American College of Radiation Oncology, American Brachytherapy Society, American College of Radiology, Chinese Alliance for Professional Advancement and National Association for Asian American Professionals. She is also a Fellow of the American College of Radiation Oncology.
Dr. Chen is a multi-year “Top Doc” honoree by Phoenix Magazine.
Rezwan Chowdhury, MD
Radiation OncologyBiography
Rezwan Chowdhury, MD is dual board certified by the American Board of Radiology, and The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (Canada), in Radiation Oncology. He completed his residency and Medical Doctorate at the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He has a special interest in breast cancer, lung cancer, SBRT, and brachytherapy, and treats all tumor sites.
Dr. Chowdhury is fellowship trained in brachytherapy, including all modalities of breast brachytherapy. He has specialized training and is experienced in treating lung cancer, brain metastases and oligo-metastases using SBRT/SRS techniques. Dr. Chowdhury has over 5 years of clinical academic experience at the University of British Columbia/BC Cancer Agency, where he was a clinical instructor to medical students, residents and fellows and served as the Chair of the SBRT program, thoracic tumor site and breast brachytherapy program. Dr Chowdhury has extensive research experience and has published his findings and presented to other specialty physicians around the world.
Dr. Chowdhury joined Arizona Center for Cancer Care in 2021 and has been treating patients throughout the Phoenix metro area for nearly a decade. Dr. Chowdhury believes in using evidenced based medicine, and a compassionate approach that places an emphasis on his patient’s individual needs and desires.
College:
University of Alberta, Edmonton
Medical School:
University of Alberta, Edmonton
Residency:
Cross Cancer Institute, Edmonton
Board Certified:
Radiation Oncology
Justin Famoso, MD
Radiation OncologyBiography
Dr. Justin Famoso specializes in radiation oncology treating a wide variety of malignant and benign diseases with innovative radiation technologies He promotes continuity of care and emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach in his practice.
Dr. Famoso specializes in the treatment of malignancies of the breast, prostate, lung, head and neck, gynecologic tract, gastrointestinal tract, skin, central nervous system, hematologic/lymphatic systems, and musculoskeletal systems. He has extensive training with modern radiation treatment technologies and techniques including external beam radiation therapy, IMRT, SBRT, and brachytherapy.
Dr. Famoso has authored numerous research articles focused on the combination of immunotherapy and radiation therapies leading to improved patient outcomes. He joined the Arizona Center for Cancer Care in 2019. He earned a bachelor of science degree from West Virginia University with a double-major in Biology and Chemistry. He went on to receive his Medical Doctorate from West Virginia University before completing his internship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Famoso completed his radiation oncology residency training at the University of Arizona, where he would ultimately serve as Chief resident.
Dr. Famoso enjoys golfing, skiing, playing piano, traveling, and viticulture. He is also passionate West Virginia University Mountaineers sports fan.
Robert Kuske, MD
Radiation OncologyBiography
Biography
- Language(s): English
- College: Swarthmore College
- Medical School: University of Cincinnati
- Internship: Jewish Hospital of Cincinnati
- Residency: University of Cincinnati
- Board Certification: American Board of Radiology; American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
Dr. Robert R Kuske is a radiation oncologist, who has sub-specialized in the treatment of breast cancer.
Dr. Kuske moved to the valley from Wisconsin in 2003. He co-founded Arizona Breast Cancer Specialists in 2008 as the first ever radiation oncology facility in the world focused solely on breast cancer treatment with radiation. In 2012 Dr. Kuske and Arizona Breast Cancer Specialists partnered with Arizona Center for Cancer Care to extend this expertise throughout the valley.
Dr. Kuske received his B.A. in Physics from Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania. He completed medical school, residency and Chief Resident in Radiation Oncology at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. After starting his career in academics at Washington University in St. Louis, Dr. Kuske was named Chairman of Radiation Oncology at the famed Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans, where he was also chief of staff to more than 470 physicians. Dr. Kuske helped lead the breast cancer program at the University of Wisconsin, continuing his clinical research accomplishments as full professor of Human Oncology.
Dr. Kuske is the inventor and pioneer of “accelerated partial breast irradiation,” (APBI) a five-day alternative to conventional six weeks of external beam whole breast irradiation in select early-stage breast cancer. In 1991, a Venezuelan business woman flew to New Orleans and insisted on a shorter radiation treatment for her early stage breast cancer. By treating only the affected part of the breast with a radioactive seed, Dr. Kuske was able to shorten her therapy to less than one week. The success of this novel idea led to the first trial at the Ochsner Clinic, then to the national Phase II and III trials that Dr. Kuske wrote and directed. He also invented a technique to treat breast cancer in women with breast augmentation that does not cause hardening of the implants.
Dr. Kuske’s critical work in radiation oncology and breast cancer has been published in several hundred U.S. and international textbooks, trade association journals and other publications. In 2018, he received the 32nd Henschke Award from the American Brachytherapy Society, the “Gold Medal.” In 2018, the landmark National Surgical Adjuvant Breast Project B-39 trial was presented in San Antonio with a tiny 0.7% difference in breast recurrence rates for APBI vs whole breast RT. In 2019, Dr. Kuske and several other breast cancer experts published the TRIUMPH-T trial, which further shortens breast cancer radiotherapy to 2 days. After 28 years as the champion of research into a more convenient option for women with early stage breast cancer, Dr. Kuske is proud that APBI is now considered a standard after lumpectomy in select early stage breast cancers. This change represents an important “paradigm shift.”
Terry T. Lee, MD
Radiation OncologyBiography
- Language(s): English, Korean
- College: University of California, Los Angeles
- Medical School: Tufts University
- Internship: Tufts University
- Residency: University of California, San Francisco
- Board Certification: American Board of Radiology
Dr. Terry Lee specializes in radiation oncology, and has extensive experience in brain, head and neck, lung, and gastrointestinal cancer.
Dr. Lee co-founded Arizona Center for Cancer Care in 2008 with Drs. Christopher Biggs and Daniel Reed. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles and his Master of Science degree in Nuclear Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he explored new treatment options for brain tumors using Boron Neutron Capture Therapy. Dr. Lee attended medical school at Tufts University School of Medicine, where he would also complete his internship, before completing his residency at the University of California, San Francisco, where he would eventually serve as chief resident.
Dr. Lee certified by the American Board of Radiology, and he is a Diplomat of the American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology. He is a multi-year “Top Doc” honoree by Phoenix Magazine.
Gregory Maggass, MD
Radiation OncologyBiography
- Language(s): English
- College: University of Colorado, Boulder
- Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin
- Internship: University of California, Irvine
- Residency: University of Southern California
- Board Certification: American Board of Radiology
Gregory A. Maggass, MD is board certified in radiation oncology, with a focus on the treatment of prostate cancer with both brachytherapy and IMRT/IGRT radiation therapy. Dr. Maggass has extensive experience with brachytherapy treatment using radioactive seeds, otherwise known as Internal Radiation Therapy. He is a pioneer in bringing Brachytherapy to patients in Arizona treating prostate, skin, eye and breast cancers.
Passionate about advancing treatments in cancer care, Dr. Maggass played an instrumental role in developing improved treatments for delivering radiation, as well as combining radiation with surgical techniques and chemotherapy.
For nearly two decades, Dr. Maggass served as the Medical Director for Arizona Oncology Services in the East Valley. In this role, he started and lead the prostate brachytherapy program at Banner Desert Medical Center and Banner Baywood. In 2012, Dr. Maggass partnered with Arizona Center for Cancer Care to expand the groups footprint into the East Valley.
Dr. Maggass received his Medical Degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin. He completed his residency at the University of Southern California Medical Center, where he received specialized training in Brachytherapy.
Dr. Maggass is a multi-year “Top Doc” honoree by Phoenix Magazine, and “Best Doctors in America” honoree by Best Doctors, Inc.
Anushka Patel, MD
Radiation OncologyBiography
- Language(s): English, Gujarati
- College: Saint Louis University
- Medical School: Saint Louis University
- Internship: Saint Louis University
- Residency: Henry Ford Hospital
- Board Certification: American Board of Radiology
Dr. Anushka Patel is a board-certified radiation oncologist and is an expert in using Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), as well as Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT), to treat a multitude of cancers including those of the breast, lung, head and neck, and gastrointestinal tract. Dr. Patel is experienced in the delivery of Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) for intracranial, spinal, and lung treatments. She is also a radiation oncology attending for the Honor Health Dermatology Residency Program.
Dr. Patel joined Arizona Center for Cancer Care in 2014. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from Saint Louis University. She completed medical school at Saint Louis University School of Medicine and her residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, where she would eventually serve as chief resident. She has published and presented at national meetings on SRS for brain metastases from breast cancer, SBRT for central lung lesions, and radiographic abnormalities detected at the time of CT simulation. Dr. Patel has been practicing in the Scottsdale and Deer Valley regions since 2009 and believes in taking a personalized and individualistic approach towards all her patients. She is known for going the above and beyond to ensure patients and their families have a full understanding of the diagnosis and overall treatment plan.
Dr. Patel is a member of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, American Society for Clinical Oncology, American College of Radiation Oncology, and Radiological Society of North America. Dr. Patel has been honored as a “Top Doc” by Phoenix Magazine in 2013, 2015, and as a FEATURED PROFILE in 2016.
Daniel Reed, DO
Radiation OncologyBiography
- Language(s): English
- College: Western Kentucky University
- Medical School: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
- Internship: Doctor’s Hospital Ohio University
- Residency: University of Washington Medical Center
- Board Certification: American Board of Radiology
Dr. Daniel Richard Reed specializes in radiation oncology, with a focus on breast and prostate cancers.
Dr. Reed co-founded Arizona Center for Cancer Care in 2008 with Drs. Christopher Biggs and Terry Lee. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and Biology from Western Kentucky University. He attended medical school at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, completed his internship at Doctor’s Hospital Ohio University and his residency at the University of Washington Medical Center, where he would eventually serve as chief resident and in 2002 earned the National Research Award in radiation oncology for his work in breast cancer treatment. He also served as the Seattle Prostate Institute/American Brachytherapy Society Prostate fellowship coordinator for several years.
In 2007, he authored the National Treatment Guidelines of the American College of Radiology for Prostate Cancer Radiation Therapy. He has also served as a scientific reviewer for the International Journal of Radiation Oncology and national representative of the American Brachytherapy Society.
Dr. Reed is certified by the American Board of Radiology and is a Diplomat of the American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology. He is a current or past-member of the, American Brachytherapy Society, American Radium Society, American Radiology Resident Association, American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Medical Association and American Osteopathic Association, among others.
Dr. Reed is a multi-year “Top Doc” honoree by Phoenix Magazine.
Dr. Reed has over 70 combined 5-star reviews from happy patients.
Jason Samuelian, DO
Radiation OncologyBiography
- Language(s): English, Spanish
- College: Brigham Young University
- Internship: Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center
- Residency: Baylor College of Medicine
- Board Certification: American Board of Radiology
Dr. Jason Samuelian is a Board-certified Radiation Oncologist, with expertise in novel radiation techniques including Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT), Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS), and Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy (SABR). He has a particular interest in using new and advanced treatment techniques to minimize side effects. He most enjoys spending time with his patients and developing relationships with them that last long beyond their cancer care.
Dr. Samuelian joined Arizona Center for Cancer Care in 2015. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Physiology from Brigham Young University, where he graduated cum laude. He earned his medical doctorate at Midwestern University in Glendale, where he was awarded the MICA Scholastic Award in 2008, and graduated with Honors in 2010. He completed an internal medicine internship at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, followed by residency training at the Baylor College of Medicine, where he also served as chief resident. In addition, Dr. Samuelian has completed two brachytherapy fellowships — at the MD Anderson Cancer Center and the Seattle Prostate Institute.
Dr. Samuelian is a member of the American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology, American Brachytherapy Society, American College of Radiology, American College of Radiation Oncology, and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. He has been invited to serve on the ASCO Professional Development Committee. He currently serves as Chairman of the Cancer Committee at Banner Boswell Medical Center in Sun City, a program accredited by the Commission on Cancer (CoC).
Dr. Samuelian actively participates in cooperative group clinical trials. His research has been published in peer-reviewed medical journals, and he has presented at national meetings on SABR for COPD patients with early stage lung cancer, IMRT for the treatment of rectal cancer, and prostate cancer brachytherapy, among others.
Steven Sckolnik, MD
Radiation OncologyBiography
- College: Northwestern University
- Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine
- Internship: Mary’s Medical Center
- Residency: University of Arizona Medical Center
- Board Certified: Radiation Oncology
Dr. Steven Sckolnik is a board-certified radiation oncologist and has expertise in the management of breast, prostate and gastrointestinal cancers. He has a particular interest in utilizing new and advanced treatment techniques to minimize side effects. He most enjoys developing long lasting relationships with his patients that extend beyond their treatments. He is a Scottsdale native and returned home to join Arizona Center for Cancer Care in 2016. He received a bachelors degree from Northwestern University in Chicago and a medical degree from the University of Arizona in Tucson. He enjoys cooking, traveling, colorful socks, skiing and Arizona Wildcats basketball.
Dr. Sckolnik is a member of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, American Brachytherapy Society, American College of Radiology and the Arizona Radiological Society.
Scott Tannehill, MD
Radiation OncologyBiography
- Language(s): English
- College: University of Wisconsin
- Medical School: University of Wisconsin, Madison
- Internship: St. Luke’s Medical Center
- Residency: University of Wisconsin
- Board Certification: American Board of Radiology
Dr. Scott P. Tannehill is Board Certified in Radiation Oncology with over two decades of clinical experience. He has been in practice in Arizona since 2008 and was a co-founder of Arizona Breast Cancer Specialists and Arizona Radiation Oncology Specialists, both of which joined Arizona Center for Cancer Care in 2012.
Dr. Tannehill earned his medical degree and specialty training at the University of Wisconsin. He has held faculty positions at several top-tier universities, including the University of Wisconsin, the University of Florida, and the University of Arizona. He was Chair of the Oncology Curriculum for the University of Wisconsin for several years. He worked a sabbatical year at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne, Australia before moving to Arizona and joining the faculty at the University of Arizona-Tucson, where he served as the Program Director for the Radiation Oncology Residency. Dr. Tannehill continues to hold the academic title of Clinical Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology with the University of Arizona and continues to educate medical trainees.
Dr. Tannehill has extensive clinical expertise in brachytherapy and in Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT). He has been invited to present on his techniques and experience both nationally and internationally. His research interests include treatment techniques for breast cancer, brachytherapy for breast and other cancers; and participation in cooperative group clinical research.
Dr. Tannehill is a member of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, American Society of Hematology, American Society of Clinical Oncology and American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology. He is board certified in Radiation Oncology by the American Board of Radiology.
Dr. Tannehill is a multi-year “Top Doc” honoree by Phoenix Magazine and has been named among the “Best Doctors in America” by Best Doctors, Inc since 2003.
Shelby Wilson, PA
Certified Physician AssistantBiography
- Language(s):English
- College:University of the Cumberland’s; Bachelor of Science in Biology
- Graduate College: University of the Cumberlands; Masters of Physician Assistant Studies
Shelby Wilson is a certified Physician Assistant at Arizona Center for Cancer Care, working alongside Dr. Terry Lee.
Shelby graduated from the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, KY with a Bachelor’s in Biology before entering into their graduate physician assistant program and graduating with her Masters in Physician Assistant Studies. During graduate training, she fulfilled her clinical rotations in general surgery, family medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatric care, dermatology, psychiatry and emergency medicine.
Shelby and her husband relocated to the Phoenix area upon completion of school being drawn by the warmer climate. Prior to joining Arizona Center for Cancer Care, she served patients in the valley as a physician assistant in both hormone therapy and general medicine.
Wilson is certified by the American Heart Association in Basic life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support. She is certified by NCCPA and licensed to practice in Arizona State.
In her leisure, she enjoys spending time with family and friends exploring all that Arizona outdoors has to offer.
Farley Yang, MD
Radiation OncologyBiography
- Language(s): English
- College: University of Michigan
- Medical School: University of Michigan
- Internship: William Beaumont Hospital
- Residency: Department of Cellular and Radiation Oncology, University of Chicago
- Fellowship: Department of Immunology, University of Chicago
- Board Certification: American Board of Radiology
Dr. Farley E. Yang specializes in radiation oncology, and was one of the first radiation oncologists in Arizona to use Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), which is a more precise way of shaping the beams of radiation to conform to the target disease, in the treatment of head and neck cancers with great success.
Dr. Yang joined Arizona Center for Cancer Care in 2012. He received his Bachelor of Science degree and Medical degree, respectively, from the University of Michigan, where he developed his interest in cancer biology and patient care. Dr. Yang completed his internship at William Beaumont Hospital in Michigan and his residency at the Department of Cellular and Radiation Oncology at the University of Chicago, where he would eventually serve as chief resident and as an instructor. During his time at the University of Chicago, he obtained brachytherapy training at Memorial-Sloan-Kettering and William Beaumont Hospitals, as well as experience with stereotactic radiosurgery, high-dose brachytherapy and three-dimensional conformal therapy.
Dr. Yang is certified by the American Board of Radiology and is a Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners.
Since arriving in Arizona, Dr. Yang has embraced the latest technologies in the treatment of some of the most difficult oncology cases. Although adopting advanced technology has played an important role in developing his practice in Arizona, Dr. Yang believes strongly that educating the patients and their families is the first step towards a successful outcome. Time and patience for those in need is an essential component in his treatment of cancer patients.
Dr. Yang is a multi-year “Top Doc” honoree by Phoenix Magazine.
