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Howard Francois is a Radiologist in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Francois is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epithelioid Sarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Tenosynovitis.

EDUCATION Dr. Schwartz attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas for his undergraduate studies. In May 1996, he graduated with a major in cell and molecular biology. Dr. Schwartz received his medical degree from the University of Nevada School of Medicine, Reno in 2001, where he received the Excellence in Research award from the Western Student Medical Research Forum. He served as President of the American College of Physicians, UNSOM medical student section from 1998-1999. He completed his internship in 2002 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. His residency was completed in radiation oncology in 2006 at McGill University Health Center, where he was Chief Resident.AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Specializes in using Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) and High Dose Rate Brachytherapy for the treatment of various cancer types including prostate, breast, lung, gastrointestinal, head and neck and gynecologic cancers.EXPERIENCE Dr. Schwartz joined Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada as a radiation oncologist in July 2006 and currently serves as a member of the Radiation Executive Committee of The US Oncology Network and the Clinical Pathways Committee. Dr. Schwartz serves as the Chairman of the Marketing Committee of Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada, and is the Chairman of the Board of Managers of the Las Vegas Cyberknife.  Dr. Schwartz also participates in clinical research and has served as principal investigator on various groundbreaking research studies at the practice. In addition, he has authored/co-authored several scientific papers and has been a speaker at conferences in the field of radiation therapy. Dr. Schwartz was named Top Doctor by Las Vegas Life magazine and was recognized as a Medical Marvel by Nevada Business Magazine in 2012, 2013 and 2014.PERSONALDr. Schwartz and his wife have two daughters. He enjoys going to the gym, running, skiing, traveling and spending time with his family.BOARD CERTIFIED Radiation Oncology, American Board of RadiologyMEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSAmerican College of RadiologyAmerican Society for Therapeutic Radiology and OncologyClark County Medical SocietyWe specialize in Comprehensive cancer care offering on-site, integrated radiation therapy, medical oncology, and laboratory services. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epithelioid Sarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Anal Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

EDUCATIONDr. Sinopoli attended Duke University for his undergraduate studies, graduating with honors in public policy, and earned his Medical Doctorate from MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine in Philadelphia. After graduating medical school, he did his internship at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia and completed his residency training in radiation oncology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. While at Baylor, Dr. Sinopoli served as Chief Resident, and in 2005, he won the American Radium Society's Young Oncologist Award for his research on adult medulloblastoma brain tumors.AREAS OF SPECIAL INTERESTProstate Cancer, Lung Cancer, Breast Cancer, CyberKnife ® Stereotactic Radiosurgery, and Image Guided Radiation TherapyEXPERIENCEDr. Sinopoli joined Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada in October 2010 after five years of private practice in St. Augustine, Florida. While in St. Augustine, Dr. Sinopoli served as Chairman of the Flagler Hospital Cancer Committee and was the Medical Officer on the St. Johns County Operating Board for the American Cancer Society. He has also authored scientific papers and been a speaker at several national and international conferences in radiation oncology.Since joining CCCN, Dr. Sinopoli has been an active member in the Las Vegas community, and serves on the Board for Family and Child Treatment of Southern Nevada. He has also been named a Top Doctor in Radiation Oncology by several publications, including the US News & World Report, Vegas Seven, and Desert Companion.PERSONALDr. Sinopoli grew up in Philadelphia as one of seven children. Outside the office, he enjoys golf, hiking, mountain biking, snowboarding, wine tasting, photography, and travel. Dr. Sinopoli and his fiancée, Nikki, recently had a baby girl named Lily. He is enjoying fatherhood and expanding his family.BOARD CERTIFIEDRadiation Oncology, American Board of RadiologyMEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSAmerican Society for Therapeutic Radiology and OncologyAmerican College of RadiologyAmerican College of Radiation OncologyAmerican Brachytherapy SocietyAmerican Radium SocietyAmerican Medical AssociationClark County Medical SocietyThe Radiosurgery SocietyMy philosophy is to treat each patient with the same respect and personalized care as I would want for a member of my own family. I believe in treating each patient as an individual, and to take the time to listen to and learn their own personal wishes and needs. I also believe that open, honest communication is key to ensure that patients understand and are comfortable with each aspect of the treatment process. Dr. Sinopoli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epithelioid Sarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Breast Cancer, Metastatic Brain Tumor, and Lung Cancer.