- Jun
- 27
- 2018
Leading edge radiation therapy services that you can feel good about
If you or a loved one is facing the challenges of beating cancer, know that Northwell Health is here for you. When enrolled in Northwell’s Value, Buy-Up or High Deductible employee medial plan through United Healthcare, you have the opportunity to utilize our state-of-the-art radiation oncology services at no cost. Here are a few more reasons you should be seeking your treatment at Northwell Health Department of Radiation Medicine:
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In-system radiation therapy services are offered at the following locations*:
- Center for Advanced Medicine (Lake Success)
- Imbert Cancer Center (Bay Shore)
- North Shore Radiation Therapy (Greenlawn)
- CyberKnife of Long Island (Smithtown)
- Lenox Hill Hospital
- Staten Island University Hospital
- Phelps Hospital
Name brand technology
We offer access to every major radiation therapy technology including CyberKnife, Gamma Knife, TrueBeam®, proton therapy and more.
Continuously evolving treatment options
We’re the first on Long Island to offer Gamma Knife® Icon™, which treats brain tumors in a single session. If proton therapy is the recommended treatment for you, one of our radiation oncologists will coordinate your care at the facility in Somerset, New Jersey.
Expert radiation oncologists to guide you
Our 18 radiation oncologists have access to the widest array of technology and treatments in the area, with years of experience, training and knowledge to select the most appropriate treatment for you or your loved one.
National leaders in radiation oncology quality and safety
Northwell Health is leading the way nationally and internationally in providing safe, efficient and high quality radiation therapy through our Smarter Radiation Oncology® program.
Dedicated to patient satisfaction
We developed a C.A.R.E philosophy that emphasizes Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Education. And our commitment shows in our consistently high patient satisfaction scores.
Leading the trend toward a shorter course of radiation therapy
Our team has embraced the trend towards a shorter course of radiation, with utilization rates significantly higher than the national average. As an example, many of our breast cancer patients are completing care in 3 weeks instead of 6.
Your very own fast pass
You’ll receive a personal photo ID prior to your first treatment. The ID will help eliminate the need for unnecessary paperwork or to arrive early for your appointment.
Part of Northwell Health Cancer Institute
As part of the Northwell Health Cancer Institute, our radiation oncologists work as part of multidisciplinary teams coordinating your plan with other members of your care team, including medical oncologists, surgeons, radiologists and pathologists.
Learn more at Northwell.edu/radiationtherapy.
*Radiation therapy service are also available at Mather and Northern Westchester hospitals, but are currently not considered in-system.