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Summary
- Southern California native, UC Irvine undegrad and MD/MBA Alum. Radiation Oncology training at the renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. During residency, completed a fellowship with the Institute for Cancer Care Innovation, served on several institutional operations and research committees, and published over 25 peer-reviewed manuscripts. Continually involved in the Rad Onc community and national organizations such as ASTRO and ACR.
Now back in southern California/San Diego as a board-certified Radiation Oncologist with Scripps MD Anderson. Treating cancers of the lung/thorax, brain, head & neck, skin, GU system (prostate/bladder), as well as lymphoma and sarcoma in collaboration with a fantastic team of in-house and community oncologists, surgeons, and other specialists. Also have a portion of my time dedicated to research focused around improving disparities in cancer treatment, finding novel biomarkers for early cancer detection and customized treatment therapies, and improving the cancer care experience for our patients and staff.
Education & Training
- University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer CenterResidency, Radiation Oncology, 2017 - 2021
- University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer CenterFellowship, Institute For Cancer Care Innovation , 2019 - 2020
- Scripps Mercy HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 2016 - 2017
- The Paul Merage School of BusinessMBA, Beta Gamma Sigma; Dean's Scholar; Mazda Leadership Scholar; Merage Fellow, 2014 - 2016
- University of California, Irvine, School of MedicineClass of 2015, MD, AOA
- University of CaliforniaBS, Neurobiology, 2006 - 2010
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License 2021 - 2025
- American Board of Radiology Radiation Oncology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Travel Grant American Radium Society, 2019
- ASTRO Annual Meeting Physics Award American Society For Radiation Oncology, 2018
- (MBA) Beta Gamma Sigma The Paul Merage School of Business, 2016
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Optimizing Outpatient Radiation Oncology Consult Workflow by Using Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing: Efficiency and Financial Impacts.Weng, J., Mesko, S., Chronowski, G., Lee, P., Choi, S., Das, P., Koong, A., French, K., Aloia, T., Ehlers, R., Elrod-Joplin, D., Kerr, A., Smith, R., Martinez, W., Blo...> ;JCO Oncology Practice. 2024 Feb 8
- 1 citationsUsing patient flow analysis with real-time patient tracking to optimize radiation oncology consultation visits.Shane Mesko, Julius Weng, Prajnan Das, Albert C Koong, Joseph M Herman, Dorothy Elrod-Joplin, Ashley Kerr, Thomas Aloia, John Frenzel, Katy E French, Wendi Martinez, I...> ;BMC Health Services Research. 2022 Dec 13
- 4 citationsPayment Methodology for the Radiation Oncology Alternative Payment Model: Implications for Practices and Suggestions for Improvement.David Boyce-Fappiano, Matthew S. Ning, Olsi Gjyshi, Shane Mesko, Dario Pasalic, Albert J. Chang, Peter F. Orio, Nikhil G. Thaker> ;JCO Oncology Practice. 2021 Jun 7
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Press Mentions
- External Beam Radiotherapy plus Single-Fraction High Dose Rate Brachytherapy in the Treatment of Locally Advanced Prostate CancerDecember 9th, 2016
Committees
- Member, ASTRO Finance Committee 2018 - Present
- Member, Radiation Onoclogy Strategic Initiative (ROSI) - Grant Review Committee 2020 - 2021
- Resident Representative, MD Anderson Program Evaluation Committee 2019 - 2021
- Committee Chair, MD Anderson Resident Improvement Committee 2018 - 2021
- Resident Representative, MD Anderson Clinical Operations Committee 2018 - 2020
- Transitional Year Representative, Scripps Residency Committee 2016 - 2016
- Resident Advisor, McGraw-Hill Publishing, Medical Advisory Commitee 2016 - 2016
Research History
- Radiation Oncology Researcher - UCLA2012 - 2016
Professional Memberships
- Member
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Hospital Affiliations
- Scripps Mercy HospitalSan Diego, California
Industry Relationships
- Consultant, Oscar Healthcare2016 - Present
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