Pioneer in MRIdian Linac Guided Radiation Therapy
In April 2018, Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute became one of the first centers in the world to treat patients with the ViewRay™ MRIdian Linac, the first FDA-cleared MR (magnetic resonance)-guided radiation therapy system.
Meet the Team
We’re proud that our MRIdian Linac team includes internationally renowned radiation oncology specialists. They have expertise in using high-dose radiation to treat a wide range of conditions. Our team includes:
“Treatment was exceptionally well-tolerated, despite the exceptionally high dose, which was made possible by the advanced features of MRIdian. It was also encouraging that patients themselves reported that the high-dose radiation therapy did not negatively impact their quality of life.”
Michael Chuong, M.D.
MRIdian Linac Radiation Therapy
"A significant number of our patients have surpassed the expected survival for this deadly disease, with many alive several years after their initial diagnosis,” said Michael Chuong, M.D., director of MRI-Guided Radiation Therapy at the Institute and a radiation oncologist specializing in gastrointestinal cancers.
Michael Chuong, M.D.
MRIdian Linac Radiation Therapy
Cutting-Edge Treatment In One Place
When you’re going through cancer treatment, you need convenient care. At Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute, we give you easy access to one of the world’s most comprehensive, advanced radiation oncology programs. We’re home to South Florida’s first proton therapy center, and we’re the only cancer center worldwide that offers all the latest radiation therapies in one place. Together, we can find the treatment that’s right for you.
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