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Harvey Wolkov, MD, Radiation Oncology, Sacramento, CA

Harvey Brian Wolkov MD MSc, FACR, FACRO, FASTRO

Central Nervous System Cancer, Ocular Radiation Oncology, Pediatric Radiation Oncology


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  • 2825 Capitol AvenueSacramento, CA 95816

  • Phone+1 916-454-6600

  • Fax+1 916-454-6618

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Summary

  • Dr. Harvey Wolkov is a specialized radiation oncologist based in Sacramento, CA, with subspecialties in central nervous system cancer, ocular radiation oncology, and pediatric radiation oncology. He completed his residency in radiation oncology at Stanford University and UCSF Medical Center after earning his medical degree from The University of Toledo College of Medicine. Dr. Wolkov holds a Master's degree in Physics from Purdue University. He serves as an advisor at the NRC and has been an associate clinical professor at UC Davis Medical Center since 1990. His past roles include medical director at Sutter Health. Dr. Wolkov has expertise in treating non-Hodgkin and Hodgkin's lymphoma, and utilizing stereotactic radiosurgery and gamma knife stereotactic radiosurgery. His contributions to research and education are evident through his publications and his role in various scientific forums. His notable accolades include serving on the Board of Directors for the American Society of Radiation Oncology, being a Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine, a Chancellor with the American College of Radiation Oncology, and receiving the CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification.

Education & Training

  • Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University
    Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityResidency, Radiation Oncology, 1980 - 1983
  • UCSF Medical Center
    UCSF Medical Center1979 - 1980
  • The University of Toledo College of Medicine
    The University of Toledo College of MedicineClass of 1979
  • Purdue University
    Purdue UniversityM.Sc, Physics, Eta Sigma Gamma, 1975 - 1976

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1980 - 2028
  • Radiation Oncology
    American Board of Radiology Radiation Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Board of Directors American Society of Radiation Oncology
  • Fellow Royal Society of Medicine
  • Who's Who in America Marquis Whos Who

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Lectures

  • Gamma Knife Stereotactic Radiosurgery 
    Multiple presentations/Multiple SItes
  • Advances in Radiation Therapy 
    Multiple lectures/Multiple sites
  • Intraoperative Radiation Therapy 
    Multiple Lectures/ Multiple sites

Press Mentions

  • First Patient in United States Treated with Elekta Leksell Gamma Knife Icon
    First Patient in United States Treated with Elekta Leksell Gamma Knife IconMarch 7th, 2016

Committees

  • Member, Government Relations: American Society of Radiation Oncology 2020 - Present
  • Committee Member, Ethics Committee: American College of Radiation Oncology 2019 - Present
  • Chair multiple subcommittees, Advisory Committee on the Use of Medical Isotopes: Advisor to Nuclear Regulatory Commission 2019 - Present
  • Current Chair, Nuclear Regulatory Commission Committee: American Society of Radiation Oncology 2018 - Present
  • Member, Economics and Government Relations Committee: American College of Radiation Oncology 2010 - Present

Research History

  • Co-Principal InvestigatorChildrens Oncology Group2001 - 2010
  • Co- Principal InvestigatorPediatric Oncology Group1989 - 2001
  • Radiation Therapy Oncology GroupExecutive Committee, Chair - New Investigators Committee, Chair - Intraoperative Radiation Therapy Study 85-061986 - 1990
  • ResearchRadiation Biology - Stanford University1982 - 1982
  • Honors Research ProgramDepartment of Neuroscience/ Neurobiology - Purdue University1972 - 1974

Professional Memberships

  • Fellow
  • American College of Radiation Oncology
    Fellow
  • American Society of Radiation Oncology
    Fellow
  • California Radiological Society
    Past President
  • Council of Affiliated Regional Radiation Oncology Societies
    Past President

Other Languages

  • French

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