John C. Flickinger
Experienced in Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma

Dr. John C. Flickinger

Radiation Oncology
UPMC
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
4401 Penn Avenue, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
On Staff At
Accepting New Patients

Experienced in Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma
UPMC
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
4401 Penn Avenue, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Overview

John C. Flickinger, MD, FACR, is a professor of radiation oncology and neurological surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Flickinger holds an interest in spine tumors, brain tumors, metastatic diseases, effects of radiation on normal tissue, and the mathematical modeling of radiation response.

Dr. Flickinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Meningioma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Rhizotomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 214 peer reviewed articles and participating in 8 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Radiation Oncology
Licenses
Specialist in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Radiology
Hospital Affiliations
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Call: 412-692-9513
Other Locations
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
815 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Call: 412-784-4900

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


8 Clinical Trials

Short Course Chemo-Radiation Therapy for Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma: Comparison of Two Established Schedules
Short Course Chemo-Radiation Therapy for Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma: Comparison of Two Established Schedules
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: June 18, 2025
Intervention Type: Radiation, Drug
Study Drug: Temozolomide
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
PHASE I STUDY OF FRACTIONATED STEREOTACTIC RADIOSURGERY FOR LARGE BRAIN METASTASES
PHASE I STUDY OF FRACTIONATED STEREOTACTIC RADIOSURGERY FOR LARGE BRAIN METASTASES
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 28, 2025
Intervention Type: Radiation
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Phase I Study of Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) for Liver Metastases
A Phase I Study of Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) for Liver Metastases
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 10, 2024
Intervention Type: Radiation
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Prospective Evaluation Of Hypofractionated Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy For Low And Intermediate Risk Prostate Cancer
Prospective Evaluation Of Hypofractionated Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy For Low And Intermediate Risk Prostate Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 02, 2024
Intervention Type: Radiation
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Phase II Study for Curative Intent Treatment for Patients With Oligometastatic Disease at Initial Presentation
Phase II Study for Curative Intent Treatment for Patients With Oligometastatic Disease at Initial Presentation
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: October 11, 2023
Intervention Type: Radiation, Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
Phase II Study of Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Patients With Oligo-recurrent Disease
Phase II Study of Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Patients With Oligo-recurrent Disease
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 19, 2023
Intervention Type: Radiation
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SBRT for Close or Positive Margins After Resection of Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma A Prospective Evaluation in Select Patients With Resected Pancreas Cancer
SBRT for Close or Positive Margins After Resection of Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma A Prospective Evaluation in Select Patients With Resected Pancreas Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 24, 2021
Intervention Type: Radiation
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Multicenter Phase II Study of Border Zone Stereotactic Radiosurgery With Bevacizumab in Patients With Recurrent or Progressive Glioblastoma Multiforme
Multicenter Phase II Study of Border Zone Stereotactic Radiosurgery With Bevacizumab in Patients With Recurrent or Progressive Glioblastoma Multiforme
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 07, 2019
Intervention Type: Drug, Procedure
Study Phase: Phase 2
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214 Total Publications

Stereotactic radiosurgery for lung cancer spinal metastases.
Stereotactic radiosurgery for lung cancer spinal metastases.
Journal: Journal of neuro-oncology
Published: July 02, 2025
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