Biographical summary
Dr. Adam Holtzman is a board certified radiation oncologist who specializes in head and neck cancers and complex skull base tumors. He completed the University of Florida’s combined accelerated honors program, earning both his Bachelor of Science and medical degree, and continued his training at UF, completing residency in radiation oncology.
Dr. Holtzman’s clinical and research work centers on advanced, highly precise radiation therapy techniques designed to optimize outcomes while minimizing toxicity. His expertise includes particle therapy and other conformal treatment approaches. He leads and collaborates on clinical trials and international research efforts aimed at improving treatment effectiveness, refining therapeutic strategies, and reducing treatment related side effects. His work includes studies of modern radiation delivery, treatment de-intensification, and innovations in the management of tumors of the head and neck and skull base.
Conditions treated
Interests
- Head and neck cancer
- Skull base tumors
- Particle Therapy
- Clinical Trials
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2018
Chief Resident - Radiation OncologyUniversity of Florida College of Medicine
- 2017
Residency - Radiation OncologyUniversity of Florida College of Medicine
- 2014
Internship - Internal MedicineUniversity of Florida College of Medicine
- 2013
MDUniversity of Florida College of Medicine
- 2010
BS - Biological and Medical SciencesUniversity of Florida
- 2008
Undergraduate Studies - BiochemistryNorthwestern University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2019
Radiation OncologyAmerican Board of Radiology
Awards and honors
- 2018
Outstanding Resident Teacher AwardUniversity of Florida College of Medicine
- 2017
InducteeGold Humanism Honor Society
- 2013
Honors in Medical ResearchUniversity of Florida
- 2010
Summa Cum LaudeUniversity of Florida
- 2008
Junior Honors Accelerated Medical ProgramUniversity of Florida
- 2008
Weinberg Undergraduate Research GrantNorthwestern University
Professional memberships
- 2025 - present
Vice President ElectParticle Therapy Cooperative Group - North America (PTCOG-NA)
- 2024 - present
MemberProtocol Review and Monitoring Committee (PRMC) - Orange, Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center
- 2024
MemberExam Standard-Setting (Angoff) Meeting, American Board of Radiology
- 2023 - present
Executive CommitteeMayo Clinic Head and Neck Disease Group
- 2022 - 2023
MemberScanning Proton Arc (SPArc) Therapy Consortium
- 2021 - present
MemberNorth American Skull Base Society
- 2019 - present
MemberSociety of Neuro-oncology
- 2019 - present
DiplomatAmerican Board of Radiology
- 2017 - present
MemberParticle Therapy Co-Operative Group
- 2017 - present
MemberParticle Therapy Cooperative Group - North America (PTCOG-NA)
- 2014 - present
MemberAmerican Society for Radiation Oncology
- 2010 - present
MemberAmerican Medical Association
Publications
Research activities