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Radiation Oncologists The radiation oncologist is your physician who will oversee your radiation therapy treatments. The radiation oncologist is a member of the radiation oncology department of Fox Chase Cancer Center, one of the preeminent providers of urologic radiation oncology care in the country. Fox Chase radiation oncologists have developed techniques for treating prostate cancer that are utilized throughout the country and around the world. The Prostate Center is proud to have Mark Sobczak, M.D. on staff. Dr. Sobczak is an expert in intensity modulated radiation therapy; image guided radiation therapy, brachytherapy, and three-dimensional treatment planning. Before joining the staff at Fox Chase, Sobczak served as a regional medical director in Maryland and Delaware for 21st Century Oncology, headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida. Previously he was Chairman of oncology for the Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, VA. Among his honors, the American Cancer Society named Dr. Sobczak a clinical oncology fellow. Dr. Sobczak is a distinguished graduate of the United States Naval Academy, serving as an antisubmarine aircraft commander, naval aviator, and research test pilot for the United States Navy before entering medical school. He received his M.D. from the Uniformed Services University for Health Sciences and held a transitional internship at the National Navy Medical Center before completing his residency training at Massachusetts General Hospital. Mark L. Sobczak, M.D.  Office Location(s): The Prostate Center 211 S. Gulph Road Suite 200 King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406 Location Phone: 610-382-5900 Location Fax: 610-382-5919 Accepting new patients: I am accepting new patients. Primary Specialty: Radiation Oncology Undergraduate Education: Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD - 1977 Medical Education: Doctor of Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD - 1987 Internships: Transitional Internship, National Navy Medical Center, Bethesda, MD - 1988 Graduate School Education:Naval Aviator, Pensacola, Florida & Corpus Christi, TX - 1978 Research Test Pilot, Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC - 1983 Antisubmarine Aircraft Commander, Brunswich, ME - 1981 Residency: Residency, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA - 1991 Board Certifications: National Board of Medical Examiners - Diplomat Radiation Oncology - Lifetime Certification - 1992 Affiliations: American College of Radiation American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology Maryland Medical Society Lower Shore (of Maryland) Medical Society Association of Freestanding Radiation Oncology Centers American College of Radiation Oncology Naval Academy Alumni Association American Medical Association Delaware Medical Society Honors and Awards: Finalist, Astronaut Mission Specialist, NASA - 1992 Clinical Oncology Fellow, American Cancer Society - 1991 Distinguished Graduate, United States Naval Academy - 1977 Distinguished Graduate, Massachusetts General Hospital - 1991 Lawrence J. Scharf, M.D.  Office Location(s):
The Prostate Center 211 S. Gulph Road Suite 200 King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406 Location Phone: 610-382-5900
Location Fax: 610-382-5919 Accepting new patients: I am accepting new patients. Primary Specialty: Radiation Oncology Undergraduate Education: 6 year Accelerated BA-MD Program, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA Medical Education: The Medical College of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Internships: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX Residency: Radiation Oncology Residency, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX Board Certifications:
American Board of Radiology, 1989 Memberships: ASRO HopeWell Cancer Support Board of Directors (2004-2005)
HopeWell Cancer Support Professional Advisory Board (1998-2004)
Radiation Physicists The medical physicist oversees the work of the dosimetrist to help ensure that the IMRT/IGRT treatment is properly tailored to each patient. The physicist also collaborates with the radiation oncologist to design the treatment routines, take precise measurements of the radiation beam and monitor the equipment and procedures to ensure that each patient receives the prescribed dose of radiation. Daria Kushnir, DABR Office Location(s): The Prostate Center 211 S. Gulph Road Suite 200 King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406 Primary Phone: 610-382-5900 Primary Fax: 610-382-5919 Radiation Therapists
Our Radiation Therapists perform the CT Scan used for your treatment planning. They use a special machine called a linear accelerator to deliver the radiation to the patients using the plan that has been developed by the Team. Amber Bailey, BSRT (R) (T)  Amber is the Chief Therapist at the Prostate Center. Amber is boardcertified in both Radiologic Technology and Radiation Therapy. Amberalso has a bachelor's degree in Allied Health Management. Amber hasbeen a radiation therapist for twenty years, three of which she has heldmanagerial positions. Amber has a passion for quality patient care andstrives to run a department where the patient's needs always comefirst. Office Location(s): The Prostate Center 211 S. Gulph Road Suite 200 King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406 Primary Phone: 610-382-5900 Primary Fax: 610-382-5919 Cindy Dienes, RT  Cindy is a part-time Radiation Therapist at The Prostate Center. Cindyis board certified in both Radiologic Technology and Radiation Therapy.Cindy also has a bachelor's degree in Health Science Education. Cindyhas been a radiation therapist for twenty six years. Cindy has a uniquesense of humor that is contagious to her patients and co-workers. Cindy makes treatments fun! Office Location(s): The Prostate Center 211 S. Gulph Road Suite 200 King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406 Primary Phone: 610-382-5900 Primary Fax: 610-382-5919 Nancy Kqira, RT  Nancy is a fulltime Radiation Therapist at the Prostate Center. She isboard certified and has an Associate Degree in Radiation Therapy. Nancyhas been a radiation therapist for sixteen years. Nancy's great reporewith patients makes the patient feel at ease and comfortable throughouttheir treatment course. Office Location(s): The Prostate Center 211 S. Gulph Road Suite 200 King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406 Primary Phone: 610-382-5900 Primary Fax: 610-382-5919 Tina Wells, RT  Tina is a full time Radiation Therapist at the Prostate Center. Tina is board certified in both Radiologic Technology and Radiation Therapy. Tina has been a radiation therapist for eighteen years. Tina's pleasant personality is a strong attribute in making a patient feel at ease during his radiation course of treatment. Office Location(s): The Prostate Center 211 S. Gulph Road Suite 200 King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406 Primary Phone: 610-382-5900 Primary Fax: 610-382-5919 Clinical Coordinator Our Clinical Coordinator provides support to the Radiation Oncologist and Radiation Technicians, and is available to you for any of your treatment related issues. Julie E. Thomas, R.N., B.S.N. Office Location(s): The Prostate Center 211 S. Gulph Road Suite 200 King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406 Primary Phone: 610-382-5900 Primary Fax: 610-382-5919 Joined Practice: 2012 Undergraduate Education: Bachelor of Science - Nursing, Misericordia University - 2008 Affiliations: Member, Sigma Theta Tau International, Theta Phi Chapter Urologists Academic Urology has over 30 superbly trained physicians in urology. All of our physicians are board certified or board certification eligible. Thirty percent are fellowship trained. All are on staff at the areas leading hospitals and 40% hold leadership positions within those hospitals. But even more importantly than our credentials, what makes the doctors associated with the Prostate Center superior is how much they care: they strive every day in everything they do to make sure their patients are treated with care, concern and respect.
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