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Brian Lawenda, MD, Radiation Oncology, Venice, FL

Brian Douglas Lawenda MD


Radiation Oncologist, Advocate Radiation Oncology (Venice & Port Charlotte, Florida)

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  • 8026 S Tamiami TrailSuite 101Venice, FL 34293

  • Phone+1 941-220-6460

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Summary

  • Dr. Brian Lawenda is a radiation oncologist at Advocate Radiation Oncology, in Venice and Port Charlotte, FL. He received his medical degree from Temple University, Philadelphia and completed his radiation oncology residency at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School. He specializes in radiation treatment of breast, prostate, head & neck, skin, lung, brain and gastrointestinal cancers and various benign conditions. He is also an integrative oncologist, acupuncturist and functional medicine specialist. Dr. Lawenda proudly served as a U.S. Navy physician for 13 years and attained the rank of Commander.

Education & Training

  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    Massachusetts General HospitalResidency, Radiation Oncology, 2000 - 2004
  • Naval Medical Center (San Diego)
    Naval Medical Center (San Diego)Internship, Surgery, 1997 - 1998
  • Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
    Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple UniversityClass of 1997
  • University of California, San Diego
    University of California, San DiegoBS, Biochemistry and Cellular Biology, 1988 - 1993
  • University of Kent, Canterbury
    University of Kent, CanterburyMinor, Art History and British History , 1990 - 1991

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2016 - 2026
  • OR State Medical License
    OR State Medical License 2016 - 2025
  • NV State Medical License
    NV State Medical License 2010 - 2019
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2004 - 2010
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2007 - 2009
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2000 - 2004
  • Radiation Oncology
    American Board of Radiology Radiation Oncology
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2012-2024
  • Top Doctor US News and World Reports, 2012-2024
  • Top Radiation Oncologist HealthTap, 2013-2015
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • A Study of Breathing-Induced Uncertainties in Three Dimensional Conformal Radiation Therapy Treatment Planning for Lung Cancers
    Jiang SB, Doppke KP, Law CC, Brown AL, Lawenda BD, et. Al, 87th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, 11/1/2001
  • Invasive Breast Cancer in Women Age 75 and Older
    Lawenda BD, Riffenburgh RH, Johnstone PA, 85th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, 11/1/1999

Press Mentions

  • Q&A: Holistic Care. What It Is and How It Helps Cancer Patients
    Q&A: Holistic Care. What It Is and How It Helps Cancer PatientsApril 15th, 2022
  • Northwest Cancer Clinic Welcomes New Radiation Oncologist
    Northwest Cancer Clinic Welcomes New Radiation OncologistMay 23rd, 2016
  • Integrative Oncologist First of His Kind in Tri-Cities
    Integrative Oncologist First of His Kind in Tri-CitiesJuly 1st, 2016

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