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Radiation Oncologists
Radiation oncologists are the doctors who will oversee your radiation therapy treatments. These physicians work with the other members of the radiation therapy team to develop your treatment plan and ensure that each treatment is given accurately. Your radiation oncologist will also monitor your progress and adjust the treatment as necessary to make sure the radiation is hitting its target while minimizing side effects. Before, during and after your radiation therapy treatments, your radiation oncologist works closely with other cancer doctors, such as medical oncologists and surgeons, to maximize the radiation's effectiveness.
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Mary Austin-Seymour, MD, FASTRO
Dr. Mary Austin-Seymour, a board-certified radiation oncologist, received her medical degree at the University of Chicago. She completed her residency at Stanford University Medical Center and is board-certified in radiation oncology. Prior to joining Samaritan Regional Cancer Center in October 2006, Dr. Austin-Seymour was vice-chair for Radiation Oncology at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle.
She became a doctor and specialized in oncology because she likes to care for people at a critical time in their lives. In taking care of patients, she tries to be a good listener and uses technological advances to give patients the best possible radiation treatments. Dr. Austin-Seymour is married with two children and enjoys reading fiction and going to the opera.
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Bruce Frey, MD, PhD
Medical Director
Dr. Bruce Frey, a board-certified radiation oncologist, entered medical training after earning degrees from Cornell University and Oregon State University. He taught and conducted research while on the OSU faculty and in Chile. Dr. Frey completed medical school and radiation oncology residency training at Oregon Health & Sciences University. He chose medicine as a career because he finds satisfaction in helping someone at an important time in his or her life. He also enjoys keeping up with the technical complexity and latest developments in radiation oncology. Dr. Frey is married with two children, and enjoys a variety of outdoor activities including kayaking, canoeing, skiing, biking, hiking and sailing. Dr. Frey also speaks fluent Spanish.
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Patrice McGowan, MD
Dr. McGowan, a board-certified radiation oncologist, began her medical training after earning a degree in mechanical engineering at Rutgers University. She completed her radiation oncology residency at University of Michigan in 1999. Dr. McGowan has extensive experience in the use of 3D conformal radiation therapy and intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT). In her work as a radiation oncologist, she combines a background in physics and math with her fine interpersonal skills and love of people. Dr. McGowan is married and has three children.
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