Clinical Leadership
The Maryland Proton Treatment Center (MPTC) has a leadership team comprised of physicians and business leaders from the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s Department of Radiation Oncology, as well as business leaders from Maryland Proton Treatment Holdings.
Get to know the MPTC clinical leadership team by viewing their profiles below.
Executive Director, Maryland Proton Treatment Center; Professor and Isadore & Fannie Schneider Foxman Chair, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine
Dr. Regine is a leader in the field of radiation oncology and a recognized expert in the areas of GI and CNS malignancies. He has served as a principal investigator for multiple NCI-sponsored clinical trials. His research has defined new standards of care for patients. He is co-inventor of the “GammaPod,” the first treatment system dedicated to the stereotactic radiation of early stage breast cancer and is co-editor of “Principles and Practices of Stereotactic Radiosurgery,” the first comprehensive textbook of its kind.
- Special Interests: Base of skull/paranasal sinuses, Central nervous system (brain, spine), Esophagus, GI (anus, rectum, stomach, colon, liver, pancreas), Head and neck (non-paranasal sinuses), sarcoma
- Medical Degree: State University of New York Health and Science Center
- Residency: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
- Physician Fellowships: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and University of Florida, Radiation Oncology
- Certification: Radiation Oncology
Medical Director, Maryland Proton Treatment Center; Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology
Dr. Ferris’ areas of interest at the University of Maryland is focused on optimizing advanced radiation techniques, including proton therapy, to maximize control of malignancies while sparing side effects and improving long-term patient reported outcomes. His research has resulted in numerous peer-reviewed publications and has yielded oral presentations at national and international conferences. He also has keen interest in clinical trial development and enrollment.
Overall, Dr. Ferris strives to work closely with the entire treatment team, including surgeon and medical oncology colleagues, to offer cutting edge and tailored treatment for each patient. He prizes meticulousness and attention to detail throughout each patient’s course of radiation therapy.
- Special Interests: Head and neck cancers, thoracic cancers and skin cancers
- Medical Degree: University of Maryland School of Medicine
- Residency: Emory University
- Certification: Radiation Oncology
Senior Administrator of the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s Department of Radiation Oncology
Frank has been with the UM SOM Department of Radiation Oncology since 1997, when he joined as a senior therapist. He soon advanced to chief therapist and later became the director of operations, responsible for overseeing the technical operations of the downtown and community treatment centers, including nursing, dosimetry, and therapy. In April 2008, Young became the department’s senior administrator.
Operations Director at the Maryland Proton Treatment Center
Ms. LePage graduated with a BS in Radiologic Science with a concentration in Radiation Therapy from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has been with the University of Maryland Department of Radiation Oncology for more than 14 years. Before coming to the Maryland Proton Treatment Center, Jaime held the position of Assistant Chief Therapist at the University of Maryland Medical Center.
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