About Dr. Selamawit Negusse
Dr. Selam Negusse began her academic journey earning a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy. She gained valuable experience working in retail pharmacy and at Merck Pharmaceuticals. Driven to expand her expertise, Dr. Negusse pursued medicine, graduating with high honors and earning her Doctor of Medicine from Ross University School of Medicine - Academic Campus.
She completed her internship in Family Medicine at St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City. However, she soon discovered a passion for Radiation Oncology and went on to complete her residency in Radiation Oncology at Oklahoma State University, where she also served as Chief Resident at The University of Oklahoma Health Science Center. During residency, Dr. Negusse published research in The Gulf Journal of Oncology titled ?Quantitative Evaluation of The Dosimetric Effects of the Balloon Deformation and Source Positioning in High-Dose Rate Mammosite Breast Brachytherapy.? Currently, she is involved in brain cancer research focusing on ?Analysis of Recurrence and Necrotic Diseases in Brain Tumors Treated with Stereotactic Radiosurgery, using a Deep Learning Algorithm and MRI Images.?
With over a decade of experience as an oncologist in Oklahoma and Arkansas, Dr. Negusse treats a broad range of cancers, including brain, head and neck, lung, breast, prostate, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, and skin cancers. She has held leadership roles such as Chairwoman of the Cancer Commission and Medical Director and Chairwoman of the Radiation Safety Committee at St. Francis Hospital, helping to advance the mission of the hospitals and medical centers where she has worked.
For Dr. Negusse, Radiation Oncology is more than medicine-it touches the hearts and souls of patients, their families, friends, and the community. As a dedicated physician who connects with patients' needs with ease, she is deeply committed to providing compassionate, passionate patient care.
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Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Radiation treatment of prostate cancer
Radiation treatment of breast cancer
Radiation treatment for head and neck cancer
Radiation treatment of lung cancer
Radiation treatment of cancer spread to bone
Radiation treatment of prostate cancer
Radiation treatment of breast cancer
Radiation treatment for head and neck cancer
Radiation treatment of lung cancer
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Board certifications
- American Board of Radiology
- Radiation Oncology (American Board of Radiology)
Education and training
- Medical School - Ross University School of Medicine - Academic Campus, Doctor of Medicine
- Oklahoma State University, Residency in Radiation Oncology
- OU College of Pharmacy, Doctor of Pharmacy
- St. Anthony Hospital, Internship in Family Medicine
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Female
NPI number
1316144041
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What practice does Dr. Selamawit Negusse work with?
Dr. Selamawit Negusse works with KSK Cancer Center of Irvine.
Where is Dr. Selamawit Negusse's office located?
Dr. Selamawit Negusse's office is located at 16100 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine, CA 92618.
Which board certifications does Dr. Selamawit Negusse have?
Dr. Selamawit Negusse is certified by American Board of Radiology and Radiation Oncology (American Board of Radiology).
What languages does Dr. Selamawit Negusse speak?
Dr. Selamawit Negusse speaks English.