Dr. Andrew M. Cohen's Credentials

Accepting New Patients

Yes, this doctor is accepting new patients

Biography

EDUCATION Andrew M. Cohen, MD, attended Brandeis University in Waltham, MA for his undergraduate studies. In May 1984, he graduated with departmental honors in chemistry. Dr. Cohen received his medical degree from the State University of New York, Upstate Medical University in 1988. He completed his internship in June 1989 at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. In 1992 he completed his residency in radiation oncology at the University of Miami, where he was Chief Resident. AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST Treatment of Prostate Cancer with CyberKnife®, IMRT and Brachytherapy Breast and Lung Malignancies Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) EXPERIENCE Dr. Cohen joined Nevada Radiation Oncology Centers in 1997, now known as Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada. Previously, he was Medical Director of Treasure Coast Radiation Oncology Center in Port St. Lucie, Florida and was in private practice in West Palm Beach, Florida. ACCOMPLISHMENTS Dr. Cohen is certified in CyberKnife® for Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Stereotactic Body Radiation therapy and was the first physician to use this technology for the treatment of prostate cancer in Southern Nevada. He initiated the prostate brachytherapy programs at Summerlin Hospital, Spring Valley Hospital and Desert Springs Hospital. In 1994, Dr. Cohen started the first IMRT (Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy) program in the state of Nevada. PERSONAL Dr. Cohen enjoys spending time with his family, attending his children’s activities and travel. BOARD CERTIFIED Radiation Oncology, American Board of Radiology National Board of Medical Examiners MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology American Society of Clinical Oncology Clark County Medical Society, Board of Trustees – previous CyberKnife® Society Nevada State Alternate Representative for Radiation Oncology – Medicare Carrier Advisory Nevada State Medical Association, Committee Member

Languages

• English

Education

• State University Of New York Health Science Center Of Syracuse (Grad. 1988)

Other Specialties

• Oncologist / Hematologist