Department Chair
William F. Regine, MD, FACR, FASTRO, FACRO
Distinguished Professor of Radiation Oncology
Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs
Elizabeth M. Nichols, MD
Professor of Radiation Oncology
The Department of Radiation Oncology is a proud part of the University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMGCCC), providing the most advanced radiation therapies for the treatment of a variety of cancers. UMGCCC is designated as a comprehensive cancer center by the National Cancer Institute.
Our radiation oncology experts work as part of a multidisciplinary (multi-D) team, along with medical, surgical and other oncology specialists, to deliver a customized treatment plan for each individual patient. The University of Maryland multi-D programs encompass all cancer types, including breast, thoracic, and gastrointestinal.
This coordinated team approach to cancer care gives our patients access to the widest possible range of treatment options and the best chance for a successful outcome.
We offer a full range of the latest radiation oncology treatment modalities, including external beam radiation therapy, proton therapy, hyperthermia therapy, and brachytherapy.
Locations
The Department of Radiation Oncology has two locations in downtown Baltimore;
University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC)
Maryland Proton Treatment Center (MPTC)
The department has community programs at five locations across Maryland;
Columbia
Central Maryland Radiation Oncology (CMRO)
Bel Air
UM Upper Chesapeake Health Kaufman Cancer Center
Glen Burnie
Tate Cancer Center at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center (BWMC)
Easton
Requard Radiation Oncology Center at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health
Largo
Radiation Oncology at UM Capital Region Health
Our Affiliations
Each site is staffed with University of Maryland School of Medicine faculty. This affiliation opens the door to leading-edge treatment modalities, cutting-edge clinical trials, and expert consultation with the University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center physicians.
For more information about our clinical program, please visit our University of Maryland Medical Center site.
To learn more about our clinical research, including clinical trials, visit our research page.
University of Maryland School of Medicine Clinical Faculty

William F. Regine, MD, FACR, FASTRO, FACRO (he/him)
Isadore & Fannie Schneider Foxman Chair and Distinguished Professor of Radiation Oncology
Interim Chair, Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine
Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs
President, University of Maryland Faculty Physicians, Inc.
Executive Director, Maryland Proton Treatment Center
Locations: University of Maryland Medical Center & Maryland Proton Treatment Center
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Mohan Suntha, MD, MBA
Marlene & Stewart Greenebaum Professor of Radiation Oncology
President & CEO of University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS)
Location: University of Maryland Medical Center

Elizabeth M. Nichols, MD
Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology
Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs
Department of Radiation Oncology
Locations: University of Maryland Medical Center, Maryland Proton Treatment Center

Rashmi Benda, MD
Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology
Medical Director, Requard Radiation Oncology Center
Location: UM Shore Regional Health

Sally B. Cheston, MD
Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology
Medical Director
Location: Central Maryland Radiation Oncology

Wendla K. Citron, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology
Medical Director, Radiation Oncology at Tate Cancer Center
Location: UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center

Sara A. Dudley, MD
Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology
Location: UM Upper Chesapeake Health
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Matthew J. Ferris, MD
Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology
Billing & Compliance Director
Department of Radiation Oncology
Medical Director
Location: Maryland Proton Treatment Center

Jack J. Hong, MD
Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology
Medical Director
Radiation Oncology at Kaufman Cancer Center
Location: UM Upper Chesapeake Health

Samir P. Kanani, MD
Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology
Locations: University of Maryland Medical Center & Maryland Proton Treatment Center

Michael Kim, MD
Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology
Locations: University of Maryland Medical Center & Maryland Proton Treatment Center

Dan K. Kunaprayoon, MD
Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology
Locations: University of Maryland Medical Center, Maryland Proton Treatment Center, UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center

Young Kwok, MD (he/him)
Professor of Radiation Oncology
Locations: Maryland Proton Treatment Center & Central Maryland Radiation Oncology
Sarah A. McAvoy, MD (she/her)
Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology
Vice Chair for Education
Medical Residency Program Director
Department of Radiation Oncology
Locations: UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center, University of Maryland Medical Center, Maryland Proton Treatment Center

Reed McDonagh, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology
Locations: University of Maryland Medical Center & Maryland Proton Treatment Center

Mark V. Mishra, MD
Professor of Radiation Oncology
Vice Chair for Clinical Research
Department of Radiation Oncology
Associate Director for UM Cancer Networks
Locations: University of Maryland Medical Center & Maryland Proton Treatment Center

Jason K. Molitoris, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology
Medical Director, University of Maryland Medical Center
Department of Radiation Oncology
Locations: University of Maryland Medical Center & Maryland Proton Treatment Center

Kamila Anna Nowak Choi, MD (she/her)
Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology
Locations: UM Upper Chesapeake Health, University of Maryland Medical Center & Maryland Proton Treatment Center

Zaker H. Rana, MD
Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology
Director of Medical Student Elective Course & Medical Student Research Internships
Department of Radiation Oncology
Locations: University of Maryland Medical Center & Maryland Proton Treatment Center

Phuoc T. Tran, MD, PhD
Professor of Radiation Oncology
Senior Vice Chair for Research
Department of Radiation Oncology
Locations: University of Maryland Medical Center & Maryland Proton Treatment Center

Melissa Ana Liriano Vyfhuis, MD, PhD (she/her)
Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology
Medical Director of Radiation Oncology
Location: UM Capital Regional Medical Center
Other University of Maryland School of Medicine Clinical Faculty
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Martha E. Francis, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, AOCNP
Visiting Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology
Nurse Practitioner
Department of Radiation Oncology
Location: UMMC

John P. Mastandrea, MD
Clinical Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology
Requard Radiation Oncology Center
Location: UM Shore Regional Health
Akshar N. Patel, MD
Visiting Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology
Location: UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center
Volunteer University of Maryland School of Medicine Clinical Faculty
- Christine K. Bang, MD (she/her), Adjunct Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology, BVAMC
- Warren D. D'Souza, PhD, MBA, FAAPM, Adjunct Professor of Radiation Oncology
- Mandira Mehra, MD, Adjunct Instructor of Radiation Oncology
- Danny Y. Song, MD, Clinical Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology
- Keith R. Unger, MD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology
- Matthew E. Witek, MD, MS, Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology