
Overview
Benjamin Durkee, MD, PhD, is a UW Health radiation oncologist. He's also an associate professor in the Department of Radiation Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Dr. Durkee’s leadership and guidance has been pivotal in preparing for the launch of the proton therapy program at Eastpark Medical Center in his role as Medical Director of the Proton Therapy Program.Dr. Durkee is a member of the American Society for Radiation Oncology and is board-certified in radiation oncology. He has a special interest in stereotactic radiotherapy/radiosurgery and in women's health and oncology.
Dr. Durkee is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vaginal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Dr. Durkee is board certified in Radiation Oncology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Durkee is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Durkee 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.
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Kristin Bradley, MD, is a radiation oncologist at UW Health and a professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Radiation Medicine. She specializes in treating gynecologic, blood and pediatric cancers. She has a special interest in brachytherapy (internal radiation) for cervical, endometrial and vaginal cancers.Dr. Bradley values the opportunity to establish relationships with her patients. She treats them as she would want her own friend or family member to be treated. She finds it most rewarding to help people through a very difficult time and then see them thrive during follow-up appointments.Active in clinical research, Dr. Bradley investigates ways to improve radiation treatment. She also helps enroll patients in clinical trials for gynecologic, pediatric and blood cancer treatment.Outside of work, Dr. Bradley enjoys spending time with her kids, playing and watching sports, gardening and baking. Dr. Bradley is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Vaginal Cancer, Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, and Tubal Ligation. Dr. Bradley is board certified in Radiation Oncology. Dr. Bradley is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Benjamin Y. Durkee
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Benjamin Y. Durkee?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Benjamin Y. Durkee by calling their office at 608-915-1200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Benjamin Y. Durkee a top-rated expert for Vaginal Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Benjamin Y. Durkee is classified as an Distinguished expert for Vaginal Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Benjamin Y. Durkee specialize in?
While Dr. Benjamin Y. Durkee is a Radiation Oncology, they have specific expertise in Vaginal Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiation Oncology.
Does Dr. Benjamin Y. Durkee participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin Y. Durkee has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Vaginal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Benjamin Y. Durkee's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Benjamin Y. Durkee accept my insurance?
Dr. Benjamin Y. Durkee accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 608-915-1200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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.
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- Distinguished
- Lung CancerDr. Durkee isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Oral Squamous Cell CarcinomaDr. Durkee isDistinguished. Learn about Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Durkee isDistinguished. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)Dr. Durkee isDistinguished. Learn about Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
- Vaginal CancerDr. Durkee isDistinguished. Learn about Vaginal Cancer.
- Advanced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Durkee isAdvanced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- AngiosarcomaDr. Durkee isAdvanced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- AstrocytomaDr. Durkee isAdvanced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Durkee isAdvanced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Durkee isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- GliosarcomaDr. Durkee isAdvanced. Learn about Gliosarcoma.
- Large-Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Durkee isAdvanced. Learn about Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Laryngeal CancerDr. Durkee isAdvanced. Learn about Laryngeal Cancer.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Durkee isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung NodulesDr. Durkee isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- MelanomaDr. Durkee isAdvanced. Learn about Melanoma.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Durkee isAdvanced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Durkee isAdvanced. Learn about Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- NeuroepitheliomaDr. Durkee isAdvanced. Learn about Neuroepithelioma.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Durkee isAdvanced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Durkee isAdvanced. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Squamous Cell Skin CarcinomaDr. Durkee isAdvanced. Learn about Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma.
- Throat CancerDr. Durkee isAdvanced. Learn about Throat Cancer.
- Experienced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaDr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- Anal CancerDr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Anaplastic Large Cell LymphomaDr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Angiosarcoma of the ScalpDr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma of the Scalp.
- Bladder CancerDr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Cancer.
- Bone TumorDr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Brain TumorDr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Breast CancerDr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Breast Cancer in MenDr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer in Men.
- Cervical CancerDr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Cancer.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- Classical Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Endometrial CancerDr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Endometrial Cancer.
- Endometrial Stromal SarcomaDr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma.
- EpendymomaDr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Ependymoma.
- Epithelioid SarcomaDr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Epithelioid Sarcoma.
- Ewing SarcomaDr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Ewing Sarcoma.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- FibrosarcomaDr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Fibrosarcoma.
- Follicular LymphomaDr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Follicular Lymphoma.
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- GlioblastomaDr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliomaDr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Glioma.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- Glomus Tympanum TumorDr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Glomus Tympanum Tumor.
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
- Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
- LiposarcomaDr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Liposarcoma.
- Medullary Thyroid CarcinomaDr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.
- MeningiomaDr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Meningioma.
- Merkel Cell CarcinomaDr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Merkel Cell Carcinoma.
- MesenchymomaDr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Mesenchymoma.
- MesotheliomaDr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Mesothelioma.
- Metastatic Pleural TumorDr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Pleural Tumor.
- Myxoid LiposarcomaDr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Myxoid Liposarcoma.
- Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the CervixDr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix.
- Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- OligodendrogliomaDr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Oligodendroglioma.
- Papillary Thyroid CancerDr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Papillary Thyroid Cancer.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)Dr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
- PlasmacytomaDr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Plasmacytoma.
- Prostate CancerDr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Prostate Cancer.
- Rhabdomyosarcoma EmbryonalDr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal.
- Salivary Gland TumorsDr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Salivary Gland Tumors.
- SchwannomaDr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Schwannoma.
- Smoldering Multiple MyelomaDr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Smoldering Multiple Myeloma.
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC)
- Stomach CancerDr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
- Thyroid CancerDr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Cancer.
- Tongue CancerDr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Tongue Cancer.
- Undifferentiated Pleomorphic SarcomaDr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma.
- Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC)Dr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC).
- Vulvar CancerDr. Durkee isExperienced. Learn about Vulvar Cancer.

