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Hesham Gayar, MD, Radiation Oncology, Flint, MI

HeshamGayarMD

Radiation Oncology Flint, MI

Medical Director, McLaren Proton Therapy, Karmanos Cancer Institute; Chairman Radiation Oncology, McLaren Flint; Chairman Clinical Leadership Council, Karmanos Cancer Institute; Associate Medical Director, Karmanos Cancer Institute; Chairman Research Advisory Board, McLaren Health Care

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  • Office

    4100 Beecher Rd
    Ste A
    Flint, MI 48532
    Phone+1 810-342-3800
    Fax+1 810-342-3784

Summary

  • Hesham Gayar, M.D., a board certified radiation oncologist, is Medical Director for the McLaren Proton Therapy Center, part of the Karmanos Cancer Network. He also serves as Vice President for the Particle Therapy Co-Operative Group (PTCOG) -North American Chapter and as a board member and Steering Committee member for PTCOG worldwide. His involvement in proton therapy also includes membership on the Executive Committee of the Proton Collaborative Group Medical Societies and as a member of the World Forum on Particle Therapy Strategic Planning for 2030.
  • Dr. Hesham Gayar - Advantages of Proton Radiation

    Dr. Hesham Gayar, Medical Director of the McLaren Proton Therapy Center in Flint, Michigan, explains the advantages of proton therapy for certain cancer site...

    Meet Dr. Hesham Gayar - Radiation Oncology | Karmanos Cancer Institute

    Hesham Gayar, M.D., MBChB, chairman of Radiation Oncology at Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Flint and a member of the Genitourinary Multidisciplinary Team

    McLaren Proton Therapy Center

    Dr. Hesham Gayar discusses the innovative cancer treatment option available at McLaren Proton Therapy Center in Flint, Michigan.

Education & Training

  • MD Anderson Proton Therapy Center
    MD Anderson Proton Therapy CenterObservership, 2012 - 2012
  • Ohio State University Hospital
    Ohio State University HospitalFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1986 - 1987
  • New York Medical College at Westchester Medical Center
    New York Medical College at Westchester Medical CenterResidency, Radiation Oncology, 1983 - 1986
  • Alexandria University Faculty of Medicine
    Alexandria University Faculty of MedicineClass of 1980, MD, MBChB, High Honors

Certifications & Licensure

  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 1990 - 2027
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1987 - 1996
  • American Board of Radiology Radiation Oncology

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Angiosarcoma of the Breast Following Lumpectomy and Radiation Therapy for Breast Carcinoma: Case Report and Review of the Literature  
    Timmer, SJ; Osuch, JR; Colony, LH; Edminster, RR; Gayar, HE and Ingram, R, The Breast Journal, 1/3/1997

Abstracts/Posters

  • Use of radium-223 in heavily pretreated metastatic castrate resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) patients
    Gayar, H., Genitourinary Cancers Symposium, 2015
  • Comparison of survival and nodal staging in rectal cancer patients undergoing sentinel lymph node mapping versus conventional surgery
    Saha, S; Berbiglia, L; Koduru, U; Johnston, G; Dhar, VK; Burke, J; Nettleton, J; Devisetty, K; Gayar, H; Sing, T; Arora, ML, Journal of Clinical Oncology, 3/2014

Lectures

  • McLaren Health Care Proton Treatment Center: A Lower-Cost, Breakthrough Technology Center in Michigan 
    50th Conference of the Particle Theory Co-Operative Group - Philadelphia, PA - 5/2011
  • Clinical Outcomes of Inoperable, Early Stage, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients Treated with Image Guided Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy Delivered by Helical To... 
    52nd American Socieity for Radiation Oncology Conference - San Diego, CA - 11/2010
  • Patterns of Recurrence and Nodal Staging in Rectal Cancer Patients Undergoing Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping Compared to Conventional Surgery 
    51st American Society for Radiation Oncology Conference - Chicago, IL - 2009
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Other

  • Results of Novel Multi-channel HDR Brachytherapy Applicators in the Treatment of Non-melanoma Skin Cancer 
    Gayar, H; Devisetty, K; Sharma, VK; Gayar, K; Dillon, T; Gaffney, K; Soderstrom, R; Khan, F and Nettleton, JL, American Society for Radiation Oncology
    2/2014

Press Mentions

  • UK Trial Asks if Proton Beam Therapy for Breast Cancer Can Reduce Heart Risks
    UK Trial Asks if Proton Beam Therapy for Breast Cancer Can Reduce Heart RisksJanuary 9th, 2023
  • Fellowship-Trained Proton Therapy Specialist, Radiation Oncologist Joins McLaren
    Fellowship-Trained Proton Therapy Specialist, Radiation Oncologist Joins McLarenSeptember 16th, 2021
  • Radiation Oncologist Joins McLaren Proton Therapy Center Team
    Radiation Oncologist Joins McLaren Proton Therapy Center TeamAugust 27th, 2020
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Committees

  • Member, Steering Committee (Particle Therapy Co-Operative Group - Worldwide)
  • Member, Education Sub-committee (Particle Therapy Co-Operative Group - International)

Professional Memberships

  • Particle Therapy Co-Operative Group - North America
    Vice President
  • Particle Therapy Co-Operative Group - Worldwide
    Board Member
  • Genesee County Medical Society
    Board of Directors Member, Former President
  • Michigan State Medical Society
    Delegate
  • Particle Therapy Co-Operative Group - International
    Member

Industry Relationships

  • Member, Michigan Governor Advisory Board for the Commission on Arab and Chaldean American Affairs
  • Board Member, Grand Blanc Islamic Center
  • Board Member, Flint Islamic Center
  • Board Member, Arab American Heritage Council - Flint
  • Board Member, McLaren Flint Foundation