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Dr. Thomas Buchholz, MD

Radiation Oncology
37 years of experience
Scripps Cancer Center, John J. Hopkins 10670 John J Hopkins Dr, San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 554-4100

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Brief Intro

Thomas Buchholz, MD, is medical director of Scripps Cancer Center, a comprehensive and clinically integrated cancer care program in San Diego. In his leadership role, Dr. Buchholz is responsible for directing all clinical activities and programs at Scripps Cancer Center, ensuring care is efficient, effective and supports the patient-centered mission of the program. He leads the development of clinical research activities within the program, including collaboration with clinical trials and other industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated trials. In addition to his leadership responsibility, Dr. Buchholz maintains a clinical practice focused on radiation oncology and breast cancer. He has made significant scientific and academic contributions over the course of his career. His breast cancer research has been published in more than 350 peer-reviewed journals and he has written 97 editorials, 48 invited articles and numerous book chapters. He is board certified by the American Board of Radiology and the National Board of Medical Examiners. He served a six-year-term as the co-chair of the Breast Cancer Steering Committee of the National Clinical Trials Network of the National Cancer Institute. Dr. Buchholz spent 20 years in Houston at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. He previously held a variety of clinical, research, academic and administrative leadership positions with MD Anderson, including division head and department chair of radiation oncology and serving as executive vice president and physician-in-chief.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

University of Washington School of Medicine Program

Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, Radiation Oncology; Mt Auburn Hosp, Internal Medicine

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Tufts University School of Medicine - 1988

Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma - 1988

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

10670 John J Hopkins Dr, San Diego, CA 92121
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Radiation Oncology

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross
Medicare
SCAN Health Plan
Kaiser Permanente
Meritain Health
Blue Shield of California
Sharp Health Plan

Cancer 86
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 79
Orthopedics 161
Neurology & Neurosurgery 120
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 149
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 161
Diabetes & Endocrinology 65
Children's Hospital 18
Urology 149
Psychiatry 91
Geriatrics 143
Rehabilitation 73
Obsterics & Gynecology 23
Ophthalmology 8
Ear, Nose & Throat 10
Rheumatology 4
Long Term Care 19
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 99