Scottsdale / Arizona / United States
At Southwest Oncology Centers, we strive to improve the health of our patients by creating a vibrant environment of hope and healing. We are far from just another treatment clinic in Arizona.Lead by Dr. Gordon L. Grado our team of physicians, nurses, physicists and administrative personnel use a family centered philosophy in the care of cancer patients. We believe that a combination of experience and the latest technology sets us apart in being able to bring our patients the very best treatments available. Our team approach means that our Radiation Oncologists work closely with the referring physicians to ensure that each patient receives integrated care for their particular cancer. Trust in us to take care of your health. The well-being and safety of our patients is our main priority and the driving force behind each one of us.Fight Cancer at the Safest, Most Technologically Advanced, & Family-Oriented Cancer Clinic in ArizonaSouthwest Oncology Center was the first radiation therapy facility to introduce TomoTherapy in the Phoenix metropolitan area and we were pioneers in the use of true Image Guided Radiation Therapy. We are proud to say that we are the longest freestanding radiation therapy center in the Valley.We were also the first group in the Valley to introduce the Xoft Axxent Electronic Brachytherapy System and the first center in the West to use a Large Bore multi-slice CT Scanner to provide better imaging and localization, not only of the tumor, but also of the structures that need to be protected.Dr. Grado is a pioneer in the use of interstitial brachytherapy to treat prostate cancer with bi-plane ultrasound and fluoroscopic guidance.Technology is not enough though. Having the experience to deliver the treatments is what makes the difference, and at Southwest Oncology Centers, our doctors have a combined experience of 100 years in Radiation Therapy.
