Radiation Oncology at Community Medical Center

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The radiation oncology physicians at Community Medical Center are all Board Certified and dedicated to providing the highest quality care in a compassionate setting.

Dr. Joseph Lattanzi, formerly of the prestigious Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, joined the medical staff of Community Medical Center's as an attending in the department of Radiation Oncology and an associate of East Coast Radiation Oncology Associates, PA. (ECRO) in July of 1999.

A board-certified Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Lattanzi brings the highest level of expertise in cancer treatment to every patient in his care. A highly-skilled, caring radiation oncologist, Dr. Lattanzi brings not only broad-based experience in radiation oncology, but a particular expertise in the treatment of prostate cancer. His pioneering efforts utilizing high-dose rate implants, along with his innovative techniques in localizing the prostate cancer during external beam radiation with ultrasound, have generated nationwide attention.

Dr. Lattanzi, a highly-respected practitioner, has published numerous articles and a book chapter, on a variety of issues concerning cancer. He is an accomplished speaker, often pursued by some of the country's premier cancer centers and medical organizations, including the Fox Chase Cancer Center and the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, to present his clinical findings.

A graduate of Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA, Dr. Lattanzi received his medical degree in 1994 from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, WI. In 1995, the Medical College awarded Dr. Lattanzi the Maurice Greenberg Radiation Oncology Research Award. He completed his postgraduate training with an internship in Transitional Medicine at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland, PA, where he also received the Resident Teaching Award in 1996. Dr. Lattanzi completed his residency in Radiation Oncology at the Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, where he was named Chief Resident of Radiation Oncology in 1997. He remained at the Fox Chase Cancer Center to complete his fellowship training where his extensive clinical activities involved the study of various prostate cancer treatments. During this same period, Dr. Lattanzi was involved in fellowship research activities including the evaluation of MRI simulation techniques and the development of the innovative ultrasound localization system, BAT (B mode, Acquisition and Treatment) in use at Community Medical Center today.

Dr. Lattanzi is a member of the American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology, American College of Radiology and the American Medical Association.

As a member of the Radiation Oncology Department at Community Medical Center, Dr. Lattanzi carefully evaluates and treat patients with malignancies or other radiation-treatable diseases.

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