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Brachytherapy and IGRT are very effective and safe ways to treat tumors. These advanced techniques allow us to deliver high doses of radiation while sparing healthy tissue and causing fewer side effects. I work with a team of highly skilled surgeons, radiologists, medical physicists, radiation therapists, and nurses. Caring for patients together allows us to take advantage of the sophisticated medical technology available at MSK, and ultimately to provide better outcomes for our patients.
When I first meet with patients, we spend a lot of time discussing the potential benefits and side effects of radiation therapy. It is always my priority to explain things in a way that my patients can truly understand. We often look at their scans together and I point out specific ways radiation therapy can be helpful. My goal is to make sure my patients feel hopeful that there are good treatment options available to them, and that they know we’ll work together to make the best choices.
I am also involved in cancer clinical trials. My research focuses on using image-guided technologies to treat tumors in all areas of the body, including adult brain and spine tumors and liver tumors. I am the primary researcher for several trials using brachytherapy to treat prostate cancer.
The field of radiation therapy is constantly evolving, especially in the area of caring for patients with advanced cancers. We are using focused, high-dose radiation in combination with targeted drug therapies. As a result, we’re helping patients live longer and more fulfilling lives.
I have been invited to speak in many scientific forums both nationally and internationally. I currently serve on the medical advisory board of the Chordoma Foundation.
Outside of work, I am a lay minister for my church.
My Role at MSK
A radiation oncologist is a cancer doctor with special training in using radiation therapy (RT) to treat cancer with radiation.
Areas of Expertise
My Specialties
Brachytherapy
Genitourinary Cancers
Brain Tumors
Spine and Bone Tumors
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Liver Tumors
Image-Guided Radiotherapy
Education & Honors
Education
MD, University of Alberta
Residencies
Radiation Oncology - Princess Margaret Hospital
Awards and Honors
Castle Connolly: Top AAPI Doctor (2024)
Castle Connolly: America’s Top Doctor (2024)
Top Doctors New York Metro Area, Castle Connolly (2023)
Castle Connolly: America's Top Doctors (2023)
Castle Connolly: New York Magazine Top Doctors (2016)
Fellowships
Radiation Oncology - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Board Certifications
Radiation Oncology (US and Canada)
Insurance Information
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Aetna
In Network Coverage Type HMO, EPO PPO, POS, Transplant
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Disclosures
Doctors and faculty members often work with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology, and life sciences companies, and other organizations outside of MSK, to find safe and effective cancer treatments, to improve patient care, and to educate the health care community.
MSK requires doctors and faculty members to report (“disclose”) the relationships and financial interests they have with external entities. As a commitment to transparency with our community, we make that information available to the public.
Yoshiya (Josh) Yamada discloses the following relationships and financial interests:
Brainlab Professional Services and Activities
Chordoma Foundation Professional Services and Activities (Uncompensated)
icotec Medical, Inc. Professional Services and Activities
University of Wollongong Professional Services and Activities (Uncompensated)
Varian Medical Systems Professional Services and Activities (Uncompensated)
Vision RT Ltd. Professional Services and Activities (Uncompensated)
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