experienced at performing permanent seed prostate implants in addition to high-dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy implants., extensive knowledge of Image Guided/Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IG/IMRT), and uses the TomoTherapy Hi-Art System® to treat sites such as prostate, head and neck, and pelvic malignancies.
Dr. Marc Botnick received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biology from the University of Pennsylvania followed by a Medical Degree from the Hahnemann University School of Medicine where he graduated in the top of his class, receiving entry into the Alpha Omega Alpha society. He completed his Radiation Oncology residency training at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York where he then dedicated an entire year towards advanced brachytherapy training.
Dr. Botnick is experienced at performing permanent seed prostate implants in addition to high-dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy implants. He serves as one of the primary brachytherapists of Valley Radiotherapy Associates Medical Group, performing implants at several facilities in the San Fernando Valley and is Medical Director of Vantage Oncology, Sherman Oaks Radiation Therapy Center. Dr. Botnick has acquired extensive knowledge of Image Guided/Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IG/IMRT) and uses the TomoTherapy Hi-Art System® to treat sites such as prostate, head and neck, and pelvic malignancies.
Experience / Training
Specialties:
Oncology
A self-designated specialty or practice area is not equivalent to, nor does it imply, ABMS Board Certification or special training and competence.
Radiation Oncology
A self-designated specialty or practice area is not equivalent to, nor does it imply, ABMS Board Certification or special training and competence.
Medical School:
Hahnemann University School Of Med Philadelphia Mid City East, PA 1995
Residency:
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center New York, NY
Undergraduate School:
University of Pennsylvania
Procedure
Procedure
Number per Year (Approximate)
Prostate cryotherapy
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Brachytherapy (Radiation Therapy)
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Disciplinary Actions
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Malpractice History
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Dr. Marc I.
Botnick, MD
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