The radiation practice at Gettysburg Cancer Center was established in 2006. Prior to this, patients needing radiation therapy had to travel extensive distances to receive treatment.
Our radiation department includes Andrew J. Young, M.D., as the Medical Director and Clinical Radiation Oncologist, with faculty and Medical Director experience at Dartmouth and The University of Michigan; as well as a team of radiation therapists who have experience in multiple academic settings including extensive experience in diagnostic imaging.
Our radiation oncology team not only delivers technically accurate treatment but provides evidence based and compassionate care for every patient, working closely with multidisciplinary teams of other Oncologic subspecialists both within the local region as well as larger academic tertiary centers.
Meet The Physician
Meet the Radiation Oncologist
Dr. Andrew J. Young, M.D received his B.A in Music from Hampshire College in Amherst Massachusetts. He then went on to take his pre-med classes at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He also studied Computer Science and Mental Health Counseling. Dr. Young received his medical education at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia.
Dr. Young found his career niche when Dr. Eugene Hug, former Chief of Radiation Oncology at Dartmouth, recruited him out of training to establish a community-based practice approximately two hours south of the main hospital. Dr. Young also served on faculty at the University of Michigan. Dr. Young took over the Radiation Oncology department at Gettysburg Cancer Center in 2014.
The most satisfying part of being a radiation oncologist for Dr. Young is working with his patients, relieving pain and suffering, and helping them beat cancer. It is extremely important to Dr. Young to spend time with his patients and support them throughout their technically advanced and effective treatment.
