Roman O. Kowalchuk, M.D.

Roman O. Kowalchuk, M.D., is a radiation oncologist specializing in the treatment of children and adolescents with cancer. He cares for patients with a wide range of pediatric cancers, including brain, spine, and other solid tumors, and is a member of the pediatric cancer specialty group. He also treats adults with tumors of the brain and spine, as well as patients with metastatic cancer. Dr. Kowalchuk is committed to providing compassionate, personalized care while advancing new approaches to improve outcomes for children with cancer.

Dr. Kowalchuk's research focuses on developing more effective and precise radiation treatments for pediatric cancers. His work includes studying new medications that can make tumors more sensitive to radiation, designing innovative radiation delivery techniques, combining radiation with emerging therapies, and developing molecular tools that help identify which patients may benefit from more or less intensive treatment. His goal is to deliver more personalized cancer care while improving both survival and quality of life for children with cancer.