UCLA Journal of Radiation Oncology December First Edition - Flipbook - Page 23
UCLA RADIATION ONCOLOGY JOURNAL
What has the construction process been like?
DR. STEINBERG: Once it began, the construction
process has gone smoothly and quickly, even ahead
of schedule. It is gratifying to see the site come
together as the construction progresses. It will be a
warm and friendly place for patients to receive their
care.
Who will be part of the Santa Clarita Team?
DR. STEINBERG: Michael Xiang, MD, PhD, Assistant
Professor of Radiation will be the primary physician
in Santa Clarita. Dylan O’Connell, PhD will the lead in
medical physics for the center.
What technology and treatments will
be available here?
DR. STEINBERG: We are excited to
be putting into operation the Varian
Ethos treatment system. This newest
and cutting edge technology allows
for real time adaptive therapy, never
before available to these patients close
to home.
Will patients receive the same level of
care here as they would in Westwood?
DR. STEINBERG: The care will be
commensurate with Westwood and
Santa Monica. It will benefit from
the same anatomic site expert UCLA
faculty and our sophisticated medical
physics program in a totally integrated
manner. Chart Rounds, Quality
Oversight, and Case Conference will all
be integrated with Westwood and Santa
Monica.
Photo Credit: N. Agazaryan
Will UCLA Radiation Oncology be
building any additional sites in the
near future?
DR. STEINBERG: Yes! Keep watching.
A number of new UCLA Radiation
Oncology sites are being planned.
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