Overview
EDUCATION Dr. Cohen attended Brandeis University in Waltham, MA for his undergraduate studies. In May 1984, he graduated with departmental honors in chemistry. Dr. Cohen received his medical degree from the State University of New York, Upstate Medical University in 1988. He completed his internship in June 1989 at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. In 1992 he completed his residency in radiation oncology at the University of Miami, where he was Chief Resident.AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Treatment of Prostate Cancer with CyberKnife®, IMRT and BrachytherapyBreast and Lung MalignanciesImage Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)EXPERIENCE Dr. Cohen joined Nevada Radiation Oncology Centers in 1997, now known as Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada. Previously, he was Medical Director of Treasure Coast Radiation Oncology Center in Port St. Lucie, Florida and was in private practice in West Palm Beach, Florida.ACCOMPLISHMENTS Dr. Cohen is certified in CyberKnife® for Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Stereotactic Body Radiation therapy and was the first physician to use this technology for the treatment of prostate cancer in Southern Nevada.He initiated the prostate brachytherapy programs at Summerlin Hospital, Spring Valley Hospital and Desert Springs Hospital. In 1994, Dr. Cohen started the first IMRT (Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy) program in the state of Nevada.PERSONAL Dr. Cohen enjoys spending time with his family, attending his children's activities and travel.BOARD CERTIFIED Radiation Oncology, American Board of RadiologyNational Board of Medical ExaminersMEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and OncologyAmerican Society of Clinical OncologyClark County Medical Society, Board of Trustees - previousCyberKnife® SocietyNevada State Alternate Representative for Radiation Oncology - Medicare Carrier Advisory Nevada State Medical Association, Committee MemberDr. Andrew Cohen is a radiation oncologist at Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada who treats a variety of cancer types with the most advanced radiation technologies and therapies including Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy, Stereotactic Radiosurgery and many others.
Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Teratocarcinosarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Metastatic Brain Tumor.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
7445 Peak Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89128
Comprehensive Cancer Centers Of Nevada
EDUCATION Samual R. Francis, MD, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering from University of Utah in Salt Lake City. He also received his Master of Science in bioengineering and Doctor of Medicine from the University of Utah. After taking a transitional intern year at the Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, Virginia, he returned to Salt Lake City to complete his Radiation Oncology Residency at the University of Utah Huntsman Cancer Hospital.EXPERIENCE Dr. Francis is a radiation oncologist at Comprehensive Cancer Centers with extensive experience using external beam treatment modalities as well as brachytherapy. He also has expertise in advanced CT simulation, treatment planning and image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT).Prior to joining Comprehensive Cancer Centers, Dr. Francis was enrolled in the Radiation Oncology Residency Program at the University of Utah Huntsman Cancer Hospital. He served as chief resident there in 2017. His research and findings have appeared in several industry publications including Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics and Journal of Clinical Oncology. He also won the Radiological Society of North America Roentgen Research Award for his work in 2018.PERSONAL When he's not treating patients, Dr. Francis enjoys spending time with his wife, three young sons and newborn daughter. He also serves in his church and enjoys board games, gardening, hiking and trail running.I truly enjoy getting to know each of my patients as I seek to understand their individual situations, goals and desires. I believe in personalizing care for each patient. My own father's battle with cancer inspired me to become a radiation oncologist and helps me relate better to what my patients and their families are going through. I believe in treating each of my patients with the same compassion, care and expertise that I would want for myself or any member of my own family. Dr. Francis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Teratocarcinosarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Anal Cancer, Metastatic Brain Tumor, and Throat Cancer.
Intermountain Medical Holdings Nevada Inc
David Pomerantz is a Radiation Oncologist in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Pomerantz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Teratocarcinosarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Breast Cancer, and Anal Cancer. Dr. Pomerantz is currently accepting new patients.
Allison Curtis Kingsley Meoz Michael And Sanchez PC
Wei-gang Wang is a Radiation Oncologist in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Wang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Teratocarcinosarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Metastatic Brain Tumor, and Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Cohen isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- Prostate CancerDr. Cohen isDistinguished. Learn about Prostate Cancer.
- Advanced
- Anal CancerDr. Cohen isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Breast CancerDr. Cohen isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Lung CancerDr. Cohen isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Cohen isAdvanced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Cohen isAdvanced. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Cohen isAdvanced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Experienced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
- Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaDr. Cohen isExperienced. Learn about Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Cohen isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Cohen isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- AstrocytomaDr. Cohen isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)