Dr. John A. Shaw MD, Radiation Oncologist
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Dr. John A. Shaw MD

Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology

1/5(2)
14506 West Meeker Boulevard Sun City West Arizona, 85375
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1/5

About

John A. Shaw, MD, maintains a private practice as a radiation oncologist in Sun City West, Arizona. A radiation oncologist specializes in the treatment of cancer using ionizing radiation; such as megavoltage X-rays or radionuclides, and can be used as a curative solution, alone or in combination with surgery and/or chemotherapy. Dr. Shaw remains a leader in the field of of radiation oncology community and is Board certified in radiation oncology by the esteemed American Board of Radiology. To remain active and current, Dr. Shaw has membership with the American College of Radiology, Radiation Therapy Oncology Group, American Medical Association, and American Society for Radiation Oncology. In addition he is licensed throughout WA, OR, CA, UT, NV, AZ, IN, MT (pending), VA, and AK.

Education and Training

University of Utah

University of Utah School of Medicine 1969

Board Certification

American Board of Radiology- Radiation Oncology

Radiology

RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 55 years of experience
Dr. John A. Shaw MD
Dr. John A. Shaw MD's Expert Contributions

Areas of expertise and specialization

Radiation Oncology

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Local, Regional, and National Guest Lecturing on Radiation Oncology -

Treatments

  • Prostate Cancer
  • Breast Cancer

Internships

  • Virginia Mason Hospital & Medical Center

Fellowships

  • Royal Marsden Hospital; MD Anderson Cancer Center

Professional Society Memberships

  • American College of Radiology, Radiation Therapy Oncology Group, American Medical Association, American Society for Radiation Oncology

What do you attribute your success to?

  • His belief that knowledge is power. Listening to his patients gives him a better chance of curing them, with a much more positive attitude and fewer side effects.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Snow and Jet Skiing, Golfing, Collecting Clocks

Favorite professional publications

  • International Journal of Radiation Oncology

Dr. John A. Shaw MD's Practice location

14506 West Meeker Boulevard -
Sun City West, Arizona 85375
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12410 E SINTO AVE STE B -
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA 99216
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