Meet Our Affiliate Physicians
The Maryland Proton Treatment Center strives to make proton therapy accessible for all cancer patients in the region. To increase accessibility, MPTC partners with several health centers in the area. Below is a list of MPTC physicians affiliated with our partner health centers.
Physician, Chesapeake Oncology Hematology Associates
Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine
Dr. Patel specializes in utilizing advanced radiation therapy techniques, including proton therapy, to treat a variety of cancers.
- Special Interests: Lung, Prostate, Breast, Head & Neck , Gastrointestinal (anal, liver, esophagus, pancreas, rectum, stomach) and Brain
- Medical Degree: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
- Residency: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
- Certification: Radiation Oncology
A radiation oncologist, Dr. Keara English is committed to providing proven cancer care that meets people’s exact needs in a supportive setting. She provides radiation therapy for a wide range of cancers.
Among the cancers Dr. English treats people for are:
- Breast cancer
- Cancers that affect parts of the digestive system (colorectal cancer, stomach cancer, etc.)
- Cancers that affect your urinary system (such as bladder, kidney and prostate cancers)
- Cancers that develop in your central nervous system (such as a brain tumor)
- Cancer that develops in your chest area (such as lung cancer)
- Head and neck cancers
- Skin cancer
Together with multidisciplinary oncology teams, Dr. English places a strong emphasis on attentive bedside manner, clear and thoughtful communication, and compassionate, shared decision-making throughout the cancer treatment process. Her academic interests include patient-reported outcomes and strategies to reduce treatment-related toxicity, with ongoing efforts focused on improving quality of life during and after cancer treatment.
