Timothy J. Kruser
Expertise in
23
conditions
Expertise in
23
conditions
1104 John Nolen Drive, 
Madison, WI 

Overview

Dr. Tim Kruser is board certified in radiation oncology. He obtained his undergraduate degree in molecular biology from the University of Wisconsin and earned his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine both located in Madison, WI. He completed his transitional internship and his residency in radiation oncology at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. Dr. Kruser also completed a postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of Wisconsin Paul P. Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center in Madison. Dr. Kruser's practice is focused on brain tumors and lung cancer as well as head and neck and skin cancers. Dr. Kruser is board certified by the American Board of Radiology. He is a member of the American Society for Radiation Oncologists, the Society of NeuroOncology, and the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer. He is also a member of the NRG Brain Tumor core committee for clinical trial development and an associate senior editor of the main radiation oncology journal, the IJROBP. In his time away from work, Dr. Kruser enjoys running and is an avid Badger basketball fan. He and his wife also golf and travel in addition to trying to corral their two young boys. I do my best to understand who each patient is as a person before going into particulars concerning their medical care. It is important to me that I know about their family, their hobbies, and their goals for care before we work together to optimize the game plan for their cancer treatment. - Timothy Kruser, MD.

Dr. Kruser is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

Dr. Kruser is board certified in Illinois Department Of Professional Regulation , Wisconsin Medical Examining Board, Drug Enforcement Administration , and American Board Of Radiology/Radiation Oncology . He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles and participating in 8 clinical trials.

Specialties

Radiation Oncology

Licenses

Radiology in IL

Board Certifications

Illinois Department Of Professional Regulation
Wisconsin Medical Examining Board
Drug Enforcement Administration
American Board Of Radiology/Radiation Oncology

Fellowships

University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center

Hospital Affiliations

Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - Madison
Columbus Community Hospital
Ssm Health St Clare Hospital - Baraboo
Upland Hills Health
SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Janesville
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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  • HMO
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  • PPO
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Dean Health
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  • HMO
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  • PPO
Humana
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Icare Independent Care Health Plan
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Medicaid
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Security Health
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

SSM Health Cancer Care
1104 John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI 53713

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Kruser 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.

Lung Cancer

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.


8 Clinical Trials

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Timothy J. Kruser

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Is Dr. Timothy J. Kruser a top-rated expert for Lung Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Timothy J. Kruser is classified as an Distinguished expert for Lung 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. Timothy J. Kruser specialize in?

While Dr. Timothy J. Kruser is a Radiation Oncology, they have specific expertise in Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiation Oncology.

Does Dr. Timothy J. Kruser participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Timothy J. Kruser has published 20 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Timothy J. Kruser's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Timothy J. Kruser accept my insurance?

Dr. Timothy J. Kruser accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 608-251-6868 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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