Overview
I specialize in treating genitourinary cancer, which includes prostate, bladder, kidney, and testicular cancers. I use advanced radiation techniques such as stereotactic body radiation therapy, adaptive radiotherapy, and prostate brachytherapy to deliver precise, personalized care. I have a special interest in exercise oncology—how physical activity can support people during and after cancer treatment. What I find most rewarding about this work is getting to know each person’s unique story and tailoring treatment to fit their needs. For example, men with prostate cancer often must choose between several good treatment options. My role is to help you understand those choices and find the approach that feels right for you and your family. Outside of medicine, I love being outdoors—hiking, biking, or kayaking whenever I can. I also enjoy following Philadelphia sports and spending quality time with my family.
Dr. Dougherty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Testicular Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Testicular Cancer, Bladder Cancer, and Prostate Cancer.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- INDEMNITY
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- 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
20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Dougherty has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
Duke Cancer Center Cary Radiation Oncology
I graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1983 and served as a nuclear-trained officer on board two submarines before shifting to the Navy Medical Corps. Following medical school, I completed Diving Medical Officer training and served as head of diving research at the Naval Medical Research Center. After completing specialty training, I completed my 30+ year Navy career as Head, Radiation Oncology at Naval Medical Portsmouth Virginia. After returning to Duke, I served two years as Medical Director, Danville Center for Radiation Oncology, where I helped introduce technological advances into the clinical setting designed to improve treatment precision while minimizing treatment-related side effects. I joined Duke’s Wake County Radiation Oncology team in June 2017, and see patients in Raleigh and Cary. My clinical focus is on multi-disciplinary treatment of gynecologic, genitourinary, and lower gastrointestinal malignancies, with a focus on quality-of-life through minimizing treatment-related side effects. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Testicular Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
Duke Cancer Center
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Duke Cancer Center Radiation Oncology
I am a radiation oncologist specializing in genitourinary malignancies including prostate, bladder, kidney, and testicular cancer. I have a special interest in using short course, high dose and precision radiotherapy known as Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) for the treatment of cancers. I chose to be a radiation oncologist because I believe in the amazing ability of radiotherapy to not only treat cancer, but also to maintain and improve a patient's quality of life. I love to cook and eat delicious food and to spend time with my wonderful family. Dr. Koffer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Testicular Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Prostate Cancer, and Familial Prostate Cancer.
Areas of Expertise
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