David E Wazer MD FASTRO
Professor of Radiation Oncology, Brown University
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593 Eddy StDepartment of Radiation OncologyProvidence, RI 02903
Phone+1 401-444-8311
Fax+1 401-444-5335
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Summary
- David Wazer, MD, is a Radiation Oncologist based in Providence, RI, currently serving as a Professor and Chair of Radiation Oncology at Brown University and Director of the Brown Health Cancer Institute. He completed his residency in Radiation Oncology at Tufts Medical Center and his internship in Internal Medicine at Brown University. Dr. Wazer has expertise in treating conditions such as prostate cancer, stereotactic radiosurgery, and melanoma and cutaneous malignancies. His research contributions include numerous publications in reputable journals such as the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics, and Brachytherapy. Over the years, he has received multiple recognitions, including being listed as one of America's Top Doctors and America's Top Doctors for Cancer by Castle Connolly, as well as being named a Super Doctor by SuperDoctors.com.
Education & Training
Tufts Medical CenterResidency, Radiation Oncology, 1985 - 1988
Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University HealthInternship, Internal Medicine, 1982 - 1983
New York University School of MedicineClass of 1982
Certifications & Licensure
MA State Medical License 1990 - 2027
RI State Medical License 1998 - 2026
American Board of Radiology Radiation Oncology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2002-2014
- America's Top Doctors for Cancer Castle Connolly, 2005-2013
- Redbook Magazine: Top Breast Cancer Doctors Castle Connolly, 2001
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 3 citationsTRAIL agonists rescue mice from radiation-induced lung, skin, or esophageal injury.Jillian Strandberg, Anna Louie, Seulki Lee, Marina Hahn, Praveen Srinivasan
The Journal of Clinical Investigation. 2025-01-14 - Phase II Trial of Five-Fraction Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation Using Noninvasive Image-Guided Breast Brachytherapy.Jaroslaw T Hepel, Kara L Leonard, Catheryn M Yashar, John P Einck, Sandra J Sha
International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics. 2024-07-01 - 3 citationsComparison of Tumor Bed Delineation Using a Novel Radiopaque Filament Marker Versus Surgical Clips for Targeting Breast Cancer Radiotherapy.Utkarsh Shukla, Ulrich W Langner, David Linshaw, Sydney Tan, Kathryn E Huber
American Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2023-10-01
Journal Articles
- Targeted Intraoperative Radiotherapy for Early Breast CancerDavid Wazer, Frank Vicini, JAMA Oncology
Lectures
- Association of Community Cancer Centers(ACCC) 30th National ConferenceAssociation of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC), Boston, Massachusetts - 10/2/2013
- Association of Community Cancer Centers(ACCC) 30th National ConferenceAssociation of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC), Boston, Massachusetts - 10/2/2013
Other
- Role of radiation therapy in the management of melanomaWazer DE
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/role-of-radiation-therapy-in-the-management-of-melanoma
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health - 2012-05-30
Authored Content
- Targeted Intraoperative Radiotherapy for Early Breast CancerAugust 2020
Press Mentions
Could Rhode Island Become New England’s Next Life Sciences Hub?May 22nd, 2023- Lifespan Cancer Institute Re-Ups Alliance with Dana-FarberMarch 23rd, 2022
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Lifespan Renew Strategic Alliance AgreementMarch 23rd, 2022
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