Springfield Clinic welcomes University Radiologists to the team

 

[July 07, 2020] 

Springfield Clinic will now offer radiation oncology services. University Radiologists, a group of five physicians and one advanced practice provider, has joined Springfield Clinic effective, July 1, 2020. They will continue to provide quality cancer care as part of Springfield Clinic from their current location at Memorial Medical Center (701 North 1st Street, Springfield), as well as other locations in Springfield.

C. Matthew Bradbury, MD, completed his medical and graduate degrees at the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vt. He then completed his radiation oncology residency at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Mo.

Board-certified in radiation oncology, Dr. Bradbury started his career in radiation treatment research before pursuing a career as a physician. “I like interacting with people, helping them come up with treatment plans that make sense for them,” he says. “I also like sitting with families, being a good counselor and helping them all make sometimes tough decisions.”

Simon Brown, MD, felt compelled to become a doctor after a conversation with his grandmother, during which he found himself wishing he could better understand and help with medical problems she was experiencing. He received his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, S.C., and completed his radiation oncology residency at Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland, Ore. He is board certified in radiation oncology.

“My favorite part of practicing medicine is how something I do today is going to be different the next day,” he says. “Things are always changing, there’s new data out there, there’s always a way to improve. We just keep getting better and better, and that is probably the most exciting thing about it.”

Daniel Ferraro, MD, completed his medical degree at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in Iowa City, Iowa, followed by his radiation oncology residency at Washington University in St. Louis, Mo.

A native of northern Minnesota, Dr. Ferraro had several family members who had cancer and sometimes had to travel to Mayo Clinic for treatment. “One of
my goals is to be able to give the equivalent care that you would get at a place like Barnes here, in a more rural environment. I know how hard it is for people to get back and forth when care is far away from where you live. That’s one of the reasons I wanted to go into this.” Dr. Ferraro is board certified in radiation oncology.

Kelli Fisher, APRN, CNP, completed her undergraduate degree at MacMurray College in Jacksonville, Ill., and her graduate degree at St. Louis University in St. Louis, Mo. Knowing that she wanted to be a nurse at a very young age, Fisher has more than 30 years of nursing experience. “I’m a strong advocate for making sure there is communication among the providers to meet the patient’s treatment plan and goals,” she says.

Adrianna Masters, MD, PhD, received her medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine in Louisville, Ky., and then completed her residency in gynecologic oncology at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Dr. Masters’ favorite part of practicing medicine is taking care of patients and how varied her day can be as a doctor. “I really enjoy taking care of cancer patients,” she says. “You have a really rare opportunity to take care of them and provide peace for them in a very scary situation. And radiation oncology is this neat mix of science and physics and medicine.
And you get to bond with your patients because you’re going to see them for several weeks in a row.”

Parashar Nanavati, MD, completed his medical degree at Simmons College in Louisville, Ky., followed by his radiation oncology residency at Northwestern University School of Medicine in Chicago. He started the University Radiologists group in 1981 and has been practicing medicine for nearly forty years. A pilot and avid runner, Dr. Nanavati has valued the relationships he has had with his patients the most throughout his career. He is board certified in radiation oncology.

The physicians with Springfield Clinic’s Cancer Center treat every type of known blood disorder and cancer with innovative services and treatments that help diagnose problems, reduce pain and promote healing. In addition to our radiation oncology team at Memorial Medical Center, Cancer Center specialists are located at Springfield Clinic 1st – 900 Building (900 North 1st Street, Springfield), St. John’s Hospital (800 East Carpenter) and Springfield Clinic Lincoln (100 Stahlhut Drive, Lincoln). Visit www.SpringfieldClinic.com/
CancerCenter  to learn more about our providers or services.

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Springfield Clinic is a progressive, physician-led multispecialty medical group devoted to providing the highest quality health care to its patients. More than 500 physicians and advanced practitioners deliver value-based care in approximately 80 medical specialties and sub- specialties. As one of the largest private multispecialty medical clinics in Illinois, Springfield Clinic currently employs over 2,400 clinical and administrative staff members who are committed to improving health, providing value and serving the community. For more information, visit us online at www.SpringfieldClinic.com.

[Rachel Dyas
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Springfield Clinic]