George Naoum, MD, MMSCI
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Areas of Expertise
Conditions I Treat
- Breast cancers and conditions
My Specialties
- External beam radiation
- Stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT)
- Proton therapy
Get to Know Me
I am a radiation oncologist who has special training in using radiation therapy to treat cancer.
I am an expert in the latest radiation therapy techniques, including external beam radiotherapy, stereotactic radiotherapy, and proton therapy, with a special focus on treating breast cancer. I see patients at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Bergen location in New Jersey.
In addition to my residency training at Northwestern University—consistently ranked among the top cancer centers in the country—I dedicated 3 full years of my career to breast cancer research at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. This work was driven by a personal mission to improve breast cancer care, a cause that is especially meaningful to me because my mother is a breast cancer survivor.
My research has led to more than 35 peer-reviewed original publications featured in some of the most respected and globally top-ranked journals in radiation oncology, medical oncology, and plastic surgery.
The driving philosophy behind this work has been simple and consistent: to reduce the side effects of treatments—particularly from radiation—while maintaining the same strong results in controlling cancer. I have received several awards in recognition of my work, including honors from the American Society for Radiation Oncology.
Some of the key challenges I’ve studied include different approaches to lymph node surgery, comparing radiation techniques such as protons and photons, strategies for managing breast cancer–related lymphedema, integrating breast reconstruction with radiation therapy, using genetic markers to personalize treatment, and achieving the best treatment results for both early and advanced stages of breast cancer.
At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), I continue to contribute to research and innovation through similar projects, always striving to improve outcomes and quality of life for my patients. But just as important to me is the human connection that comes with every visit.
Having experienced cancer from a caregiver’s perspective, I understand that it affects not only the person diagnosed but their entire family. This is why I make it a priority to tailor care based on each patient’s unique needs—and those of their loved ones—with a commitment to being fully present throughout the entire journey.
I'm a radiation oncologist, which is a cancer doctor with special training in using radiation therapy (RT) to treat cancer.
- Assistant Attending Physician
Conditions I Treat
- Breast cancers and conditions
My Specialties
- External beam radiation
- Stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT)
- Proton therapy
Education
- Alexandria Medical School
Residencies
- Radiation Oncology Residency, Northwestern University
Fellowships
- Breast Radiation Oncology Fellowship, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital
Board Certifications
- American Board of Radiology (2026)
Awards and Honors
- Clinical Category Award/Grant, American Society of Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) (2023)
- Best of ASTRO Clinical Breast Cancer) Research Abstract Award (2019, 2023)
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- Naoum GE, Oladeru O, Ababneh H, Shui A, Ly A, Taghian AG. Pathologic Exploration of the Axillary Soft Tissue Microenvironment and Its Impact on Axillary Management and Breast Cancer Outcomes. J Clin Oncol. 2024 Jan 10;42(2):157-169. doi: 10.1200/JCO.23.01009. Epub 2023 Nov 15. PMID: 37967296.
- Naoum GE, Taghian AG. Endocrine Treatment for 5 Years or Radiation for 5 Days for Patients With Early Breast Cancer Older Than 65 Years: Can We Do It Right? J Clin Oncol. 2023 May 1;41(13):2331-2336. doi: 10.1200/JCO.22.02171. Epub 2022 Dec 20. PMID: 36538740
- Naoum GE, Roberts S, Brunelle CL, Shui AM, Salama L, Daniell K, Gillespie T, Bucci L, Smith BL, Ho AY, Taghian AG. Quantifying the Impact of Axillary Surgery and Nodal Irradiation on Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema and Local Tumor Control: Long-Term Results From a Prospective Screening Trial. J Clin Oncol. 2020 Oct 10;38(29):3430-3438. doi: 10.1200/JCO.20.00459. Epub 2020 Jul 30. PMID: 32730184; PMCID: PMC7527159.
- Naoum GE, Hazim Ababneh, Andrzej Niemerko, Laura Salama, Myrsini Ioannidou, Amy Colwell, Alphonse Taghian. Impact of Pre-pectoral Implant Placement and Radiation Modalities (Protons/Photons/Dosimetry) in Mastectomy Patients undergoing Immediate Direct-to-Implant Breast Reconstruction. International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics, 2025 Apr 1;121(5):1156-1167. doi: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2024.11.079. Epub 2024 Nov 30. PMID: 39617361.
- Naoum GE, Katrina Dobinda, Amulya Yalamnchili, Alexander Ho, Poonam Yadav, Eric Nesbit, Eric Donnelly, Masha Kochergenski, Jonathan Strauss. Protons versus Photons Postmastectomy Radiotherapy Effects on Breast Reconstruction Outcomes and Dosimetry Analysis. Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics 2025 Jun 1;122(2):249-266. doi: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2025.01.034. Epub 2025 Feb 11. PMID: 39947259.
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