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John Kresl, MD, Radiation Oncology, Phoenix, AZ

JohnJKreslMDPhD FACRO FACR DABR FASTRO

Radiation Oncology Phoenix, AZ

Breast Cancer, Central Nervous System Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Gynecologic Cancer

Medical Director Phoenix CyberKnife & Radiation Oncology Center

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  • Office

    4611 E. Shea Blvd
    Ste. 120
    Phoenix, AZ 85028
    Phone+1 602-441-3845
    Fax+1 602-464-9769

Education & Training

  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Radiation Oncology, 1994 - 1997
  • Marshfield Clinic
    Marshfield ClinicInternship, Transitional Year, 1993 - 1994
  • Northwestern University 	Medical/Graduate School
    Northwestern University Medical/Graduate SchoolM.D./Ph.D, Tumor Cell Biology, 1986 - 1993
  • Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
    Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineClass of 1993
  • Northwestern University
    Northwestern UniversityPh.D, Molecular & ImmunologicTumor Cell Biology, 1986 - 1992
  • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
    University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireBS, Summa Cum Laude, 1982 - 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 1997 - 2026
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2010 - 2026
  • AK State Medical License
    AK State Medical License 2017 - 2024
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1994 - 2000
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1996 - 1999
  • American Board of Radiology Radiation Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctors:Arizona State Castle Connolly, 2013
  • Excellence in Teaching and Certificate of Appreciation, RT(T) Training Program Gateway Community College, 2010
  • The American Radium Society,The Visiting Oncologist Award Radiation Oncology and Gynecologic Oncology, Det Norske Radiumhospital, Oslo Norway, 1996-1997
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Postoperative Localization of Portahepatis and Abdominal Vasculature in Pancreatic Malignancies: Implications for Postoperative Radiotherapy Planning.  
    Kresl JJ, Bonner JA, Bender CE, Grill JP and Gunderson LL, International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology
  • Adjunctive Single-Fraction Beta Irradiation Following Surgical Resection of Pterygia: A Review of Literature and Results of 374 Treated Eyes.  
    Lee BW, Speiser B, Shaw JA, Kresl JJ, Thomas T, Journal of Brachytherapy International
  • A historical perspective of the radiation oncology workforce and ongoing initiatives to affect recruitment and retention.  
    Kresl JJ, Drummond RL, International Journal of Radiation Oncology
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Hypofractionated CyberKnife Radiosurgery for Perichiasmatic Pituitary Adenomas: Early Results.
    Killory BD, Kresl JJ, et al, Neurosurgery
  • Phase I/II Conformal 3D Radiation Therapy Dose Escalation Study in Patients with Supratentorial Glioblastome Multiforme (GBM): Report of the Radiation Therapy Oncolog...
    Werner-Wasik M, Seiferheld W, Michalski J, Gilbert M, Purdy J, Simpson J, Kresl J, et al, ASTRO
  • Spinal Cord Gliomas – A Multi-Institutional Retrospective Analysis.
    Abdel-Wahab M, Etuk B, Palermo J, Shirato H, Kresl J, et al, ASTRO
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Lectures

  • CNS/Functional Disease – Tumor Review Board. 
    CyberKnife 6th Annual Users’ Meeting, Palm Springs, CA
  • Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy: Clinical Implications and New Indications. 
    Arizona University Medical Center, Oncology Grand Rounds, Tuscon, AZ
  • Comparison of Nephron Sparing Focal Treatment for Renal Cell Carcinoma: Partial Nephrectomy, RFA, Robotic SBRT and Beyond. 
    Cyberknife Robotic Radiosurgery Symposia
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Other

  • Evaluation of Native and Modified C-Reactive Protein Interconversion: Possible Role for Modified C-Reactive Protein in Tumor Inhibition. 
    Kresl, J.J
  • Methods of Treating Cancer Using Modified C-Reactive Protein. 
    Kresl JJ, Potempa LA and Anderson BE, United States Patent
  • Methods of Imaging Cancer Cells Using Modified C-Reactive Protein. 
    Kresl JJ, Potempa LA and Anderson BE, United States Patent
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Press Mentions

  • How Has COVID-19 Impacted the Provision of Radiation Therapy?
    How Has COVID-19 Impacted the Provision of Radiation Therapy?April 29th, 2020