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John Gleason Jr., MD, Radiation Oncology, Huntsville, AL

John Francis Gleason Jr. MD

Radiation Oncology•Huntsville, AL

Central Nervous System Cancer, Head & Neck, Thoracic Cancer, Urologic Cancer

Medical Director, Division of Radiation Oncology, Clearview Cancer Institute

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  • 201 Sivley Rd SWSte 10Huntsville, AL 35801

  • Phone+1 256-319-5400

  • Fax+1 256-327-5977

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Summary

  • John "Jack" Gleason Jr., MD, is a Radiation Oncologist based in Huntsville, Alabama, specializing in all radiation oncology sites with particular interest in Central Nervous System, Head & Neck, Prostate, and Thoracic malignancies. He completed his residency in Radiation Oncology at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine after earning his medical degree from Wake Forest School of Medicine. Dr. Gleason has been in practice since 2013 and is part of the Division of Radiation Oncology at Clearview Cancer Institute, following the integration of Alliance Cancer Care into Clearview. He has extensive experience with advanced radiation techniques, including stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT), and high-dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy. His honors include membership in Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Omega Alpha.

Education & Training

  • University of Kentucky College of Medicine
    University of Kentucky College of MedicineResidency, Radiation Oncology, 2009 - 2013
  • University of Kentucky College of Medicine
    University of Kentucky College of MedicineInternship, Surgery, 2008 - 2009
  • Wake Forest School of Medicine of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
    Wake Forest School of Medicine of Wake Forest Baptist Medical CenterClass of 2008
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    University of North Carolina at Chapel HillBA, History, 2000 - 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2013 - 2026
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2014 - 2016
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2009 - 2013
  • Radiation Oncology
    American Board of Radiology Radiation Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification MOSAIQ, Elekta - IMPAC Medical Systems, Inc., 2015-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification MOSAIQ, Elekta - IMPAC Medical Systems, Inc., 2015-2017
  • Phi Beta Kappa

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Low-dose Fractionated Radiation with induction chemotherapy for locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck: 5 year results of a prospective phase II...  
    Gleason Jr JF. Kudrimoti M, Van Meter EM, Mohiuddin M, Regine WF, Valentino, Arnold SM, Journal of Radiation Oncology, 1/1/2012
  • Age-related disparities in the use of radiotherapy for treatment of localized soft tissue sarcoma  
    Horton JK, Gleason JF Jr., Klepin HD, Isom S, Fried DB, Geiger AM, Cancer, 1/8/2011
  • Local recurrence after surgery for non-small cell lung cancer: recurrent themes and a paradigm shift  
    Gleason JF Jr., McGarry RC, American Journal of Hematology/Oncology, 1/1/2010

Books/Book Chapters

  • Advances in Medical Physics 2012 
    Chapter: Imaging in Modern Radiation Oncology. 
    Gleason JF Jr., Langner U, McGarry RCEditors: Wolbarst AB, Karellas A, Krupinski EA, Hendee WR.Medical Physics Publishing, Madison, WIEdition 4th,2012
  • Cancer and Cognition 
    Chapter: Pharmacologic Interventions for the Treatment of Radiation-Induced Brain Injury. 
    Shaw  EG,  Butler  J,  Case LD, d'Agostino R, Gleason J, Ip E, Naughton MJ, Robbins ME, Saconn P, and Rapp SREditors: Meyers CA and Perry JR.Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UKEdition 1st,2008

Abstracts/Posters

  • Low-dose Fractionated Radiation (LDFRT) as a Chemopotentiator of Neoadjuvant Paclitaxel and Carboplatin for Locally Advanced Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Ne...
    Gleason Jr JF. Kudrimoti M, Van Meter EM, Mohiuddin M, Regine WF, Valentino J, Arnold SM, ASTRO Annual Meeting, Miami, FL, 1/2/2011
  • Patterns of Care in Soft Tissue Sarcomas: Conclusions from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Database.
    Gleason Jr JF, Isom S, Horton J, RSNA Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, 1/30/2008
  • Symptom clusters in newly-diagnosed brain tumor patients.
    Gleason Jr J, Case D, Rapp S, Ip E, Naughton M, Butler J, McMullen K, Stieber V, Saconn P, Shaw E, ASCO Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, 1/6/2006

Committees

  • Trustee, Huntsville Hospital Foundation Board 2025 - Present
  • Board, Southeast Lung Alliance 2020 - Present
  • Radiation Oncologist, Huntsville Hospital Committee on Cancer 2015 - Present
  • Board Member, Russell Hill Cancer Foundation

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