Dr. Paul E. Zorsky, MD, MS

Expert Publications

• Adoptive immunotherapy of mucin1 expressing adenocarcinomas with mucin1 stimulated human peripheral blood mononuclear cells.
• Use of CD34+ cell fraction as a measure of hematopoietic stem cells in bone marrow and peripheral blood: comparison with the CFU-GM assay.
• Salvage and transfusion of autologous red blood cells from bone marrow harvest.
• Letter: Preliminary crystallographic data for Escherichia coli beta-lactamase.
• High-dose ifosfamide/carboplatin/etoposide: maximum tolerable doses, toxicities, and hematopoietic recovery after autologous stem cell reinfusion.
• Maximum-tolerated doses of ifosfamide, carboplatin, and etoposide given over 6 days followed by autologous stem-cell rescue: toxicity profile.
• Intensive dose ifosfamide, carboplatin, and etoposide followed by autologous stem cell rescue: results of a phase I/II study in breast cancer patients.
• Optimizing high-dose therapy using pharmacokinetic principles.
• Fine needle aspiration as a means to cost-effective health care.
• Nephrotoxicity of high-dose ifosfamide/carboplatin/etoposide in adults undergoing autologous stem cell transplantation.

Media Releases

Get to know Oncologist Dr. Paul E. Zorsky, who serves patients in Amarillo, Texas.

Having worked in the oncology and hematology fields for more than 30 years, Dr. Zorksy sees patients at Harrington Cancer Center in Amarillo, Texas. 

Harrington Cancer Center is dedicated to providing the most advanced cancer care and treatment in the Texas Panhandle region. The team of professionals working there provides a unique, team approach to providing consultation, evaluation, diagnosis, and comprehensive treatment.

Originally from Connecticut, Dr. Zorsky received his Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Chemical Engineering and his Master of Science (MS) degree in Biochemistry from the University of Connecticut. He then went on to obtain his Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Wanting to further his training, he completed his residency in internal medicine and his fellowship in oncology and hematology at The George Washington University Medical Center in Washington, D.C. 

Following his education, the doctor became board-certified in internal medicine, medical oncology, and hematology by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world. 

Oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. A medical professional who practices oncology is an oncologist. An oncologist is a doctor who treats cancer and provides medical care for a person diagnosed with cancer. They lead a cancer treatment team of various healthcare professionals, treat patients with radiation therapy, coordinate treatment plans and prescribe various types of treatment, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy, as well as assist patients with pain management.

In honor of his clinical excellence, Dr. Zorsky is the recipient of Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2014, 2018), Patients’ Choice Award (2014, 2015, 2018), and Top 10 Doctor – City (2014).

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