Ramesh Rengan, MD, PhD, FASTRO

Locations of Practice

Overview

Dr. Rengan is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Washington. Dr. Rengan specializes in the treatment of thoracic malignancies, ocular tumors, renal cell carcinoma, and prostate cancer.

Patient Care Philosophy

“My philosophy is fairly simple—the patients come first. I try to spend time getting to know each patient from their initial visit through their entire journey through the treatment process. Each patient has distinct mental and emotional needs and I try to do my best to tailor my approach to suit those needs. That can only come from spending time and truly listening to the patient. Although, I may have greater medical knowledge about their disease, they have a far better understanding of their physical and emotional needs. In order to be successful in caring for the patient, a partnership must be forged between the oncologist and the patient, with each contributing to the development of a treatment plan that speaks to all of the needs of the patient.”

Education and Training

Medical Degree: University of Michigan Medical School, 2001

Doctoral Degree: University of Michigan Medical School, 2001

Residency: Radiation Oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 2006