Overview
William Powlis is a Radiation Oncologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Powlis is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tongue Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Anal Cancer.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
75 Francis St, Boston, MA 02115
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.
1 Clinical Trials
Brigham And Women's Hospital
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Brigham And Women's Hospital, Department Of Radiation Oncology
Dr. Raymond Mak is an Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology at Harvard Medical School and Director of Clinical Innovation, Thoracic Radiation Oncology Disease Site Leader, and Director of Patient Safety/Quality in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.Dr. Mak received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and medical degree from Harvard Medical School, trained at the Harvard Radiation Oncology Residency Program, and is board certified in Radiation Oncology.Dr. Mak has over 10 years of experience in radiation treatment of thoracic malignancies including lung cancer, mesothelioma, and thymomas, and in the clinical application of advanced radiation therapy techniques including stereotactic body radiation therapy. He has applied stereotactic body radiation therapy for novel indications including the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. He led the implementation of MR-guided radiation therapy and adaptive radiation therapy program at BWH/DFCI in 2019 and has expertise in these innovative new treatment approaches. His research interests focus on developing genomic and imaging biomarkers to predict radiation therapy response and toxicity for lung cancer patients, and applying artificial intelligence techniques to automate radiation therapy planning and improve patient care. He has expertise in developing new methods to reduce the risk of cardiac and pulmonary toxicity for patients receiving radiation therapy. Dr. Mak is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
Massachusetts General Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. William Powlis
How do I make an appointment with Dr. William Powlis?
You can book an appointment with Dr. William Powlis by calling their office at 617-732-7260. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. William Powlis a top-rated expert for Tongue Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William Powlis is classified as an Advanced expert for Tongue 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. William Powlis specialize in?
While Dr. William Powlis is a Radiation Oncology, they have specific expertise in Tongue Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Lung Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiation Oncology.
Does Dr. William Powlis participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. William Powlis has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Tongue Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. William Powlis's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. William Powlis accept my insurance?
Dr. William Powlis accepts most major insurance plans, including Highmark. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-732-7260 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Tongue CancerDr. Powlis isAdvanced. Learn about Tongue Cancer.
- Experienced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Powlis isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Anal CancerDr. Powlis isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Breast CancerDr. Powlis isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Powlis isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- GliomaDr. Powlis isExperienced. Learn about Glioma.
- Large-Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Powlis isExperienced. Learn about Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma.