Thomas M. Churilla
Dr. Thomas M. Churilla
M.D. Degree: The Commonwealth Medical College
Residency: Fox Chase Cancer Center
Internship: Abington Memorial Hospital
B.S. Degree: University of Scranton
Board Certification: Radiation Oncology
Dr. Thomas M. Churilla is a partner in Radiation Medicine Associates of Scranton (RAMAS). Board certified in Radiation Oncology, he is a diplomat of the American Board of Radiology.
He is a graduate of The Commonwealth Medical College, Scranton, having entered as a member of its charter class, and received full tuition as a scholarship recipient. Prior to enrolling in medical school (now Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine), he was a Magna Cum Laude graduate of the University of Scranton. After completing an internship in Internal Medicine at Abington Memorial Hospital, Abington, PA, he completed his Radiation Oncology residency at Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA.
Dr. Churilla has presented at multiple national meetings and authored or co-authored more than 30 peer reviewed journal articles. He holds an appointment as Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, and serves on the Cancer Committee of Regional Hospital of Scranton.
He has also been recognized with several awards during training, including the 2017 RSNA Roentgen Resident Research Award at Fox Chase Cancer Center, 2016 ASTRO Resident Clinical Research Abstract Award, and the 2012 AMA Physician of Tomorrow Award. He was also elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society in 2020.
Dr. Churilla is a member of several medical societies including ASTRO (the American Society for Radiation Oncology) and the Lackawanna County Medical Society. He served as the inaugural president of the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine Alumni Society Board (2020-2022) and remains active as a member. He is also a member of the University of Scranton Medical Executive Committee since 2018.