Department of Radiation Oncology

Radiation Oncology Residents

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What are we looking for in resident?
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Celebrations

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What are we looking for in a resident?

A team player, motivated, empathetic and willing teacher for co-residents, students and patients.

Our residents and faculty gather to celebrate holidays and other outings.

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Residents Outings
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Resident Outings

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Our residents enjoy time outside the program attending events that Houston has to offer.

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First-Year Residents

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Abraham

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Abraham Arenas, M.D.

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Hometown: McAllen, Texas
Medical School: McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science at Houston
Hobbies: Fishing, carpentry, silver working creating silver signet rings, bands, and pendants.  I also love running in 5k program.

Madeline

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Madeline Flanagan, M.D.

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Hometown: Spring, Texas
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
Hobbies: Going on walks, gardening, crocheting, and spending time with my family.

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Second-Year Residents

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Kevin

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Kevin Cao, M.D.

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Hometown: Houston, Texas
Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch
Hobbies: Traveling, Fitness, Reading

Caleb

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Caleb Stewart, M.D.

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Hometown: Austin, Texas
Medical School: Texas Tech HSC
Hobbies: Baseball, javelin, Russian literature

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Third-Year Residents

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Cheryl

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Cheryl Claunch, M.D.

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Hometown: Falfurrias, Texas
Medical School: Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
Hobbies: Hiking, camping, trail running, and spending time with my family

Piyush

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Piyush Pathak, M.D.

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Hometown: Weslaco, Texas
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
Hobbies: Running, biking, travel, museums, podcasts/audiobooks, chess and guitar

 

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Fourth-Year Residents

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Lucas

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Lucas Sapienza, M.D., Ph.D.

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Hometown: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Medical School: Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Hobbies: Running, soccer, playing the piano and bass

Justin

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Justin Thomas, M.D.

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Hometown: Carrollton, Texas
College/University: Southern Methodist University
Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso
Hobbies: Spending time with wife, pretending to play guitar, road trips, eating, hiking when there’s a chance of elevation gain, and reminiscing.