Joseph W. Shelton
Expertise in
13
conditions

Dr. Joseph W. Shelton

Radiation Oncology
500 Martha Jefferson Drive, 
Charlottesville, VA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
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Expertise in
13
conditions
500 Martha Jefferson Drive, 
Charlottesville, VA 

Overview

Joseph Shelton is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Dr. Shelton is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Prostatectomy.

Dr. Shelton is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, 2012 and American Board Of Radiology - Radiation Oncology - 2026. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 57 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. Dr. Shelton is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Radiation Oncology

Licenses

Radiology in GA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Radiology, 2012
American Board Of Radiology - Radiation Oncology - 2026

Hospital Affiliations

Sentara Rmh Medical Center
University Of Virginia Medical Center
Grady Memorial Hospital
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Sentara Martha Jefferson Radiation Oncology
500 Martha Jefferson Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22911

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.

3 Clinical Trials

A Randomized Phase III Trial of Memantine and Whole-Brain Radiotherapy With or Without Hippocampal Avoidance in Patients With Brain Metastases
A Randomized Phase III Trial of Memantine and Whole-Brain Radiotherapy With or Without Hippocampal Avoidance in Patients With Brain Metastases
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 23, 2025
Intervention Type: Radiation, Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase III Trial of Adjuvant Chemotherapy Following Chemoradiation as Primary Treatment for Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer Compared to Chemoradiation Alone: The OUTBACK Trial
A Phase III Trial of Adjuvant Chemotherapy Following Chemoradiation as Primary Treatment for Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer Compared to Chemoradiation Alone: The OUTBACK Trial
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 07, 2022
Intervention Type: Other, Drug, Radiation
Study Drugs: Carboplatin, Cisplatin, Paclitaxel
Study Phase: Phase 3
Phase II Study of Adjuvant 3D-Conformal Radiotherapy in High Risk Bladder Cancer
Phase II Study of Adjuvant 3D-Conformal Radiotherapy in High Risk Bladder Cancer
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: March 02, 2022
Intervention Type: Radiation
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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57 Total Publications

18F-Fluciclovine or 68Ga-PSMA-11 PET/CT-guided Salvage Radiotherapy Changes in Postprostatectomy Biochemical Recurrence: Secondary Analysis of the EMPIRE-2 Trial.
18F-Fluciclovine or 68Ga-PSMA-11 PET/CT-guided Salvage Radiotherapy Changes in Postprostatectomy Biochemical Recurrence: Secondary Analysis of the EMPIRE-2 Trial.
Journal: Radiology
Published: June 30, 2026
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Is Dr. Joseph W. Shelton a top-rated expert for Prostate Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joseph W. Shelton is classified as an Distinguished expert for Prostate 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. Joseph W. Shelton specialize in?

While Dr. Joseph W. Shelton is a Radiation Oncology, they have specific expertise in Prostate Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Lung Adenocarcinoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiation Oncology.

Does Dr. Joseph W. Shelton participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Joseph W. Shelton has published 57 articles and abstracts on conditions like Prostate Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Joseph W. Shelton's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Joseph W. Shelton accept my insurance?

Dr. Joseph W. Shelton accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 434-654-8125 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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