RADIATION THERAPY TREATMENT TEAM
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The Radiation Therapy Department is where our patients will spend most of their time while going through treatment - we have a great group of special therapists who the patients will come to know and look forward to seeing on a daily basis. Patients will find just the right blend of knowledge, experience, sensitivity, humor and heart! This is truly a good mix of people who will do their level best to make each patient feel as comfortable as possible. Our patients tell us that after a few days it's as though they have known the staff forever!
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Mid South Radiation Physics
provides our physics support.
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KIM VANN, RT (R) (T) CMD
Dosimetry
Kim is the only certified medical dosimetrist in the River Valley area.
* 1992 graduate of Sparks School of Radiography
* 1992 Associate Degree in Radiologic Science
* 1995 graduate of CARTI - Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute School of Radiation Therapy
* 1995 Registered through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists as a Radiation Therapist
* 2003 Certified Medical Dosimetrist through the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board
* Member of the AAMD - American Association of Medical Dosimetrist since 2005
* Member of the ASRT - American Society of Radiologic Technologists since 1995.
* Licensed through the Arkansas Health Department in Radiation Therapy.
Kim began working for Holt Krock Clinic in 1995 as a radiation therapist and stayed on when Dr. Gast took over in 1999. As the dosimetrist she plans and calculates the proper radiation treatment. This includes performing CT treatment planners as part of the patient's individual planning before treatments are started. Kim is also in charge of all of the office's community volunteer efforts.
Kim lives in Roland with her husband and daughter Katie. Kim is currently President of the Zonta Club of Fort Smith, a board member for the Fort Smith Girl's Shelter, and Survivor Co-Chair of the North Sebastian County Relay for Life.
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SHEA ELLIS, RT (R) (T)
Shea came to work for Dr. Gast in September of 1999.
* 1998 graduate of Sparks School of Radiography
* 1999 graduate of CARTI - Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute School of Radiation Therapy
* 2000 Registered through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists as a Radiation Therapist
* Member of the ASRT - American Society of Radiologic Technologists since 2000.
* Licensed through the Arkansas Health Department in Radiation Therapy.
In addition to being the senior radiation therapist he also performs the duties of back-up dosimetrist. Shea lives in Fort Smith with his wife and two sons.
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BRANDON HARDCASTLE RT (R) (T)
Brandon joined FSRO in July of 2004.
* 2005 Associates of Applied Science degree in Radiologic Technology
* 2008 Washburn University Radiation Therapy Graduate
* Licensed by the Arkansas Department of Health in Radiation Therapy
Brandon is certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy and also is a member of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists. Brandon lives in Greenwood with his wife, stepdaughter and son.
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KARLA FOLEY, BSRS (R) (T)
Karla joined FSRO in August of 2005.
* 2004 Associates degree in Radiologic Technology from Arkansas State University
* 2005 Bachelors degree in Radiologic Sciences specializing in Radiation Therapy from Arkansas State
* Licensed by the Arkansas Health Department in Radiation Therapy.
Karla is certified by the Arkansas Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy and is a member of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists, the Arkansas Society of Radiologic Technologists and the American Registry of Technologists.
Karla lives in Russellville with her husband and son.
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BRENT CALLAWAY, RT, (R) (T)
Brent is the newest therapist to our office. He joined FSRO in August of 2010.
* 2007 Associates Degree from Carl Albert State College
* 2009 Associates Degree in Radiologic Technology from the University of Arkansas Fort Smith
* 2010 Washburn University Radiation Therapy Graduate
* Licensed by the Arkansas Department of Health in Radiation Therapy
Brent is certified through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist in both X-ray and Radiation Therapy and is a member of American Society of Radiologic Technologist. Brent lives in Poteau with his wife.
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