John P. Stamato, MD, MPA, FACRO
Radiation Oncologist
Clinical Director
Dr. John Stamato, a Board Certified Radiation Oncologist, heads up the
team at the Center.
A Radiation
Oncologist is a medical physician who specializes in Radiation Oncology.
Training includes four years of college; four years of medical school,
one year of internship, and four years of residency training in
Radiation Oncology.
When a patient is referred for consultation, Dr. Stamato will
see the patient, take a complete history, and perform a detailed
physical examination. All medical records are reviewed, as are all
x-rays, CT Scans, MRI’s, and all other diagnostic, laboratory and
pathology findings. A thorough understanding of all these factors is
required to prescribe a course of treatment which will ensure the
greatest success in the treatment of the cancer. An individual treatment
plan is then developed which includes localization of the tumor to
define the exact location, extent, and volume of the tumor. Vital
organs, which are located within and adjacent to the treatment field,
need to be identified to ensure they are protected from radiation.
Selection of treatment modalities defines the most effective combination
of radiation by selecting the proper combination of high energy photons
and electrons. Dose prescription and schedule is calculated using the
prescribed dose to effectively treat the tumor; this includes the number
of treatments, frequency and total dose.
Dr. Stamato received his Doctor of Medicine from the Indiana
University School of Medicine, and completed his residency in Radiation
Oncology, where he was also Chief Resident. He holds a Master’s Degree
in Public Administration from Indiana University, Bloomington. He is
Board Certified in Radiation Oncology, a full member of the American
College of Radiation Oncology, the Wyoming Medical Society and a Fellow
of the American College of Radiation Oncology. He holds
medical licenses in the states of Wyoming, Montana, and Indiana.
