Dr. Rivera’s commitment to cancer treatment is a personal one, shaped by his experiences with loved ones who suffered from the disease. The experience helped motivate him to become a physician and cancer specialist with a goal of helping heal individuals physically and emotionally. Dr. Rivera earned a medical degree from the University of Nevada School of Medicine in Reno and completed his residency in radiation oncology at Duke University, where he served as Chief Resident. He completed his internship at Columbia University and research fellowships at Harvard/Massachusetts General Hospital and the Mayo Clinic.

He is a member of the American College of Radiology, the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology & Oncology and the American Brachytherapy Society. He also has published research featured in the journals Surgery and the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology and Physics.

Dr. Rivera has been honored with numerous awards from several prestigious medical associations, including the American Brachytherapy Society, the American Federation for Medical Research and the American College of Physicians.

Dr. Warhoe’s interest in human physiology began in high school after she discovered she always enjoyed science more than any other subject. It was during her internal medicine residency at University of California in Davis, CA, that cancer care piqued her interest. Her approach to patient care was shaped by the understanding that people are often surprised and overwhelmed to find they have cancer, increasing their already significant need for excellent medical care and compassionate support. She states, “Every day, I am privileged to see people choose to fight rather than give up. Cancer patients find enormous strength and courage that they never knew they had. Giving these people and their loved ones respect, compassion, emotional support, and excellent care is as satisfying as it is well-deserved.”

Dr. Warhoe earned a medical degree from University of Colorado, Denver and completed her residency in radiation oncology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. She also completed a residency and internship in internal medicine at University of California in Davis, CA as well as a fellowship in radioimmunotherapy. Dr. Warhoe is board-certified in radiation oncology and internal medicine and is a member of the American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, the American Society of Breast Disease, and the Texas Medical Association.

Dr. Ghafoori’s interest in oncology began while earning a molecular biology degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder, graduating summa cum laude. He attended Harvard Medical School and completed residency training at Duke University Medical Center, where he served as Chief Resident and later on faculty as an assistant professor. He has a particular interest in the use of brain and body stereotactic radiosurgery to treat patients with both malignant and benign conditions.

A member of the American College of Radiology Appropriateness Criteria Expert Panel on Brain Metastases, Dr. Ghafoori has received numerous awards and research grants from national institutions, including the National Institutes of Health, American Society of Clinical Oncology and the Radiological Society of North America.

With several publications to his credit, Dr. Ghafoori is board-certified in radiation oncology. His professional memberships include the American Society for Radiation Oncology, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the American College of Radiology.

Dr. Cox was drawn to practice medicine because both his parents suffered from polio. The experience left him very aware of the need for quality healthcare. He is dedicated to addressing all the effects of cancer and each patient’s unique needs.

Dr. Cox earned a medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston and completed his residency in radiation oncology with the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. While at the University of Texas, he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, an academic honor society.

He is board-certified in radiation oncology and his professional associations include membership in the Texas Medical Association, Texas Radiological Society, and American Society of Therapeutic Radiology & Oncology. Recently published in the Texas Medical Association magazine Texas Medicine, Symposium on Cancer topic of Modern Radiotherapy in September 2010. His professional associations include the American College of Radiology, the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology & Oncology and the American Endocurietherapy Society.

Medicine has been a passion Dr. Brown’s family for generations. His grandfather was a rural Texas radiologist, and his father is an oncology specialist. He is focused on providing cancer patients with the highest quality care, which requires clinical know-how and personal involvement.

Dr. Brown earned a medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston and completed his residency at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics.

He is board-certified in radiation oncology and his professional associations include membership in the Texas Medical Association, Texas Radiological Society, and American Society of Therapeutic Radiology & Oncology. Recently published in the Texas Medical Association magazine Texas Medicine, Symposium on Cancer topic of Modern Radiotherapy in September 2010.

He also serves as the pediatric radiation oncologist for Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas.