Overview
Heath Mackley, MD, is a radiation oncologist. Dr. Mackley provides compassionate cancer care for children and adults, helping them manage their symptoms and understand their treatment options. Patients in his care receive radiation therapy.|Dr. Mackley is the chair for radiation oncology for Geisinger. He specializes in treating a variety of conditions, including sarcomas, lymphomas, pediatric cancers, breast cancer, skin cancer, prostate cancer, kidney or bladder cancer and gastrointestinal (GI) cancer.|Dr. Mackley has a clinical interest in stereotactic radiosurgery.|Board-certified in radiation oncology, Dr. Mackley earned his medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, followed by a residency in radiation oncology at the Cleveland Clinic.|A husband and father of four, Dr. Mackley is active in the Boy Scouts of America and his local church. As a resident of central Pennsylvania, he is committed to serving his community by giving the best care he possibly can.|In 2007, Dr. Mackley received the Radiological Society of North America’s Resident/Fellow Research Award to recognize his superior research efforts as a resident.|He has published several papers and participated in many research projects. He is an advisory board member for the journal Applied Radiation Oncology and has served as a reviewer for 10 other journals.|Dr. Mackley is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Society for Radiation Oncology, American College of Radiation Oncology, American Medical Association and American Society of Clinical Oncology. He is vice chair and a trustee of the Pennsylvania Medical Society and has served as president of the Dauphin County Medical Society. Dr. Mackley is an investigator in the cancer therapy evaluation group of the National Cancer Institute and the Children’s Oncology Group. He is a fellow of the American College of Radiation Oncology and a member of Penn State College of Medicine’s mentoring academy.|In his free time, Dr. Mackley enjoys spending time with his family, hiking and camping. When he’s not outside, he can be found rooting for the Baltimore Orioles, the Washington Football Team and the Penn State Nittany Lions.|Video: more from Dr. Heath Mackley, M.D.
Dr. Mackley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC). His top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Familial Prostate Cancer, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, and Anal Cancer.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 42 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
100 N Academy Ave, Danville, PA 17822
Clinical Research
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Min Yao is a Radiation Oncologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Yao is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC). His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Tenotomy, and Gastrostomy.
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Mitchell Machtay is a Radiation Oncologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Machtay is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC). His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.
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Bradly Kramer, MD, is a radiation oncologist. He provides radiation therapy for adults with different cancers, including prostate, breast and lung. He performs permanent prostate brachytherapy and HDR interstitial brachytherapy to treat prostate, breast and gynecological cancers.|Dr. Kramer has a clinical interest in specialized targeted radiation therapy, palliative treatment and the treatment of thyroid cancer using iodine. A keen learner, he loves finding new paths to help his patients. “I’m always interested in finding new ways to improve patient outcomes, whether that’s through new treatments or combining different therapies. There is so much progress to be made in oncology and I’m excited to be a part of that process,” he says.|Dr. Kramer earned his medical degree from The Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. He completed radiation oncology residencies at Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis and Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston.|He notes a lifelong interest in science as well as his own childhood medical conditions for leading him to a career in medicine. But it was his uncle’s death from leukemia that led him to the field of oncology. “His death left an indelible mark and showed me the toll cancer can take on people and their loved ones,” he says.|Dr. Kramer is an accomplished medical researcher. He’s published numerous abstracts, manuscripts and book chapters. This two-time winner of the Cancer Liaison Physician Award from the American College of Surgeons also presents at meetings and conferences across the country.|He’s an active member of a number of professional organizations, including The American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, American College of Radiation Oncology, Oregon Radiation Oncology Society, Klamath County Medical Society and Wisconsin Society of Radiation Oncology.|Improving his patients’ quality of life is what inspires Dr. Kramer to come to work each day. “I treasure the interaction with my patients and get great satisfaction out of treating them with radiation that gives minimal side effects. I feel privileged to be a radiation oncology physician and have the opportunity to touch so many lives,” he says. He’s also proud of having run his own practice shortly after residency, as well as the time he spent as director of the Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Chicago. Dr. Kramer was the first oncologist in southern Oregon to offer stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT).|A love of the outdoors and small town life led this Wisconsin native to Geisinger. “Danville was a perfect fit for me and my family, given the beauty and recreational opportunities,” he says.|In his spare time, Dr. Kramer enjoys spending time with his wife Susan and son Alexander. As a family, they hike, mountain bike, ski, snowboard and travel. He also enjoys playing tennis, foosball, darts and basketball, lifting weights and showcasing his creative side through woodworking and carving. Dr. Kramer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC). His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Breast Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Prostate Cancer.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Mackley isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Mackley isDistinguished. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Advanced
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Mackley isAdvanced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Anal CancerDr. Mackley isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- AstrocytomaDr. Mackley isAdvanced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- Bone TumorDr. Mackley isAdvanced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- Experienced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary GlandsDr. Mackley isExperienced. Learn about Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands.
- Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaDr. Mackley isExperienced. Learn about Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Mackley isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Mackley isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Mackley isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Mackley isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
