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William Small Jr., MD, Radiation Oncology, Chicago, IL

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Radiation Oncology Chicago, IL

Dept Chair of Radiation Oncology at Loyola University Medical Center

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  • Office

    251 E Huron St
    Galter Pavillion
    Chicago, IL 60611
    Phone+1 312-926-2520
    Fax+1 312-926-6524

Summary

  • Dr. William Small Jr. is a radiation oncologist based in Chicago, IL, specializing in the treatment of gynecologic, breast, and gastrointestinal cancers. He completed his medical education at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, followed by an internship and residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. He is currently the Chair of Radiation Oncology and the Director of the Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago. Dr. Small has contributed to over 300 publications, including research on radiation toxicity, innovative translational research and disparities in global healthcare. His clinical trial work involves innovative approaches to treating cancers and he is an established leader in cooperative trial organizations. Throughout his distinguished career, he has received several honors, including the Senior Scientist of the Year award and the Lifetime Service Award from the American Board of Radiology, as well as fellowship in the American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology, the American College of Radiology, and the American College of Radiation Oncology.

Education & Training

  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Radiation Oncology, 1991 - 1994
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityInternship, Internal Medicine, 1990 - 1991
  • Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
    Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineClass of 1990
  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignB.S., Honors Biology, Magna Cum Laude, 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1992 - 2026
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2018 - 2020
  • Radiation Oncology
    American Board of Radiology Radiation Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Senior Scientist of the Year Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, 2016
  • Lifetime Service Award American Board of Radiology, 2015
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Adjuvant Vaginal Brachytherapy for Endometrial Cancer: A Comprehensive Review  
    Harkenrider, M., Block, A., Alektiar, K., Gaffney, D., Jones, E., Klopp, A., Viswanathan, A., Small, Jr., W., Brachytherapy, 1/31/2016
  • Combined modality therapy in the adjuvant treatment of uterine serous carcinoma  
    Block, A., Small, Jr., W., Journal of Gynecologic Oncology, 1/27/2016
  • Utility of the ACE inhibitor captopril in mitigating radiation-associated pulmonary toxicity in lung cancer: Results from NRG Oncology RTOG 0123  
    Small, Jr., W., et al., Am J Clin Onc, 1/20/2016
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Factors Associated with the Use of Magnetic Resonance (MR) Imaging for Cervical Brachytherapy in the United States
    Cho, L., Grover, S., Harkenrider, M., Small, C., Small, Jr., W., Erickson, B., Viswanathan, A., Brachytherapy, 1/1/2016
  • Improving Communication of Patient Care through Integration of Hospital and Radiation Oncology Electronic Medical Records
    Solanki, A., Surucu, M., Kazcmarz, B., McCoo, T., Roeske, J., Small, Jr., W., Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys, 1/1/2016
  • Investigation of a Novel Synthetic Computed Tomography Algorithm Based on NMR Spectral Characteristics of Tissue
    Diak, A., Shea, S., Medved, M., Karczmar, G., Patel, R., Gros, S., Small, Jr., W., Roeske, J., Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys, 1/1/2016
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Lectures

  • Post-operative Vaginal Cuff Brachytherapy 
    Bangkok, Thailand - 1/30/2016
  • Review of Current CCRN Trials 
    Bangkok, Thailand - 1/29/2016
  • TARGIT U.S. Update 
    Las Vegas, NV - 1/19/2016
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Other

Authored Content

  • Perspectives from Council of Affiliated Regional Radiation Oncology SocietiesJune 2019
  • Perspectives from Council of Affiliated Regional Radiation Oncology SocietiesJune 2019

Press Mentions

  • Radiation May Be Better Than Anti-Hormonal Therapy for Breast Cancer
    Radiation May Be Better Than Anti-Hormonal Therapy for Breast CancerAugust 8th, 2019

Committees

  • Member, Committee on Appropriateness Criteria, Expert Panel on Interventional Radiology, American College of Radiology 2015 - Present

Professional Memberships