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Andrew Turrisi Iii III, MD, Radiation Oncology, Johnson City, TN

Andrew T Turrisi Iii III MD


Radiation Oncology; Mountain Home VA, Johnson City, TN.

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  • 1821 Waters Edge DrJohnson City, TN 37604

  • Phone+1 313-657-4031

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Summary

  • Dr. Andrew Turrisi III is a Radiation Oncologist based in Johnson City, TN, with an extensive educational background including a medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine and specialized training at the National Institutes of Health and the University of Pennsylvania. He has held various academic and clinical positions such as Clinical Professor at Michigan State University and Specialist-in-Chief of Radiation Oncology at Detroit Medical Center. Dr. Turrisi is experienced in treating breast cancer, brain tumors, and head, neck, and gastrointestinal cancers. He has contributed to significant publications in his field, including guidelines on small cell lung cancer, and has received multiple honors, including being listed among the Best Doctors in America and receiving the Distinguished Southern Oncologist Award.

Education & Training

  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Radiology-Diagnostic, 1980 - 1982
  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
    National Institutes of Health Clinical CenterFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1977 - 1980
  • MedStar Health Georgetown University/Georgetown Hospital
    MedStar Health Georgetown University/Georgetown HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1975 - 1977
  • Georgetown University Hospital
    Georgetown University HospitalInternship, Internal Medicine, 1974 - 1975
  • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    Georgetown University School of MedicineClass of 1974
  • Saint Peter's College
    Saint Peter's CollegeB.S, 1967 - 1970

Certifications & Licensure

  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 1994 - 2025
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1976 - 2022
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 1976 - 2021
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1980 - 2021
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 1989 - 2019
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1978 - 1991
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Medical Oncology
    American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology
  • Therapeutic Radiology
    American Board of Radiology Therapeutic Radiology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Doctors in America 1992-2013, 2015
  • Cambridge Who’s Who 2010
  • Honorary Texan 6th Meeting, Texas Radiologic Society, Fort Worth, Tx, 2009
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Twice-daily compared with once-daily thoracic radiotherapy in limited small cell lung cancer treated concurrently with cisplatin etoposide: A randomized Intergroup stu...  
    Turrisi AT, Kim K, Blum R et al., New England Journal of Medicine, 1/1999
  • Optic neuritis in nitrosoureas.  
    Louie AC, Turrisi AT, Muggia FM, Bono VH, Med and Ped Oncol 5:245-247
  • Pulmonary toxicity after radiation and bleomycin: A review.  
    Catane R, Schwade JG, Turrisi AT, Webber BL, Muggia FM, Int J Rad Oncol Biol Phys 6:1513-1518
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • A phase I-II study of daily carboplatin and simultaneous accelerated hyperfractionated chest irradiation followed by carboplatin in patients with regionally inoperable...
    Kelly K, Bunn PA, Hazuka M, Turrisi A, Lung Cancer 11(1):179
  • Incidence and clinical significance of variant morphology (small cell/large cell subtype) in limited state small cell lung cancer (SCLC). A prospective analysis of an...
    Aisner SC, Turrisi AT, Kim KM, et al, Proceedings of ASCO Volume 17
  • Observations after 5 year follow-up of intergroup trial 0096: 4 cycles of cisplatin (P) etoposide (E) and concurrent 45 Gy thoracic radiotherapy (TRT) given in daily ...
    Turrisi A, Kim K, Sause W, et al, Proceedings of ASCO, Volume 17
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Lectures

  • The Role of Radiation Therapy in Lung Cancer (Small Cell and Non-Small Cell). 
    Lung Cancer Task Force, European School of Oncology, Venice, Italy
  • Combined Modality Therapy and Cranial Irradiation in Small Cell Lung Cancer. 
    European School of Oncology, Venice, Italy
  • Radiotherapy for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Role in Surgical Adjuvant and Regional Disease. 
    European School of Oncology, Venice, Italy
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