Three of the radiation oncology physicians of Radiation Medicine Associates of Scranton (RAMAS) see patients at NROC:

Thomas M. Churilla, M.D.
Meghan S. Haggerty, M.D.
Christopher A. Peters, M.D.

The team of physicians and the treatment facilities at Northeast Radiation Oncology Centers (NROC) offer people in Northeastern Pennsylvania a level of excellence in cancer diagnosis, treatment, and research unduplicated in the region.

Board Certified Radiation Oncologists.

RAMAS physicians’ professional expertise and national reputation for excellence are unparalleled in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

In addition to Radiation Oncology, the physicians’ range of certification and specialized training includes:

• Internal Medicine
• Radiation Oncology Physics and Cancer Biology

RAMAS physicians have served on staff at the following tertiary care institutions:

• Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
• SUNY Upstate University Hospital
• Crozer-Chester Medical Center
• University Hospitals Case Medical Center
• Mount Sinai Hospital
• Fox Chase Cancer Center

Each oncologist has specialized expertise in state-of-the-science radiation therapy techniques; all are dedicated to utilizing the most current treatment options including national cancer research trials.

The doctors have authored or co-authored more than 100 medical and scientific articles, text book chapter, and research studies.

The professional team at NROC is committed to a mission of healing and service, with a history of working together for more than 40 years.
The team of nurses, technologists, physicists, dosimetrists and support personnel has the best available training and extensive expertise in their individual fields.

RapidA c®
Xofigo (Radium 223)
National Cancer Institute Cancer Clinical Research Trials
Brachtherapy
Radioative Iodine I131 therapy and follow-up clinic Radioimmunotherapy
Radioisotope Therapy
SBRT Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy
Intra-operative radiation and surgical procedures
Nutrition, social work, exercise therapy and pet therapy

Outpatient services at the center on Meade Street in Dunmore include radiation treatment technology second to none in Northeastern Pennsylvania. NROC Dunmore also has access to an adjacent Medical Oncology practice providing convenient coordination of radiation and chemotherapy services.

RAMAS physicians have worked with physicians and administrators from all hospitals in Northeastern Pennsylvania for more than 35 years, including GCMC, Moses Taylor, Regional Hospital of Scranton, Wayne Memorial Hospital, Tyler Memorial Hospital, Veterans Administration Hospital in Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, and Geisinger Wyoming Valley.

RAMAS physicians work closely with physicians from major tertiary care hospitals in Philadelphia, New York, Washington, DC, and Baltimore.

RAMAS has always been committed to a mission of spiritually-based,
compassionate care and to a common goal of insuring excellence in cancer treatment for people throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania. For over 35 years they have continually upgraded their services, consistently offering the most sophisticated radiation therapy equipment and a professional team of doctors and support staff with extensive training and experience.