Ryan Nowak, MD

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A Specialist in Radiation Oncology

Dr. Ryan Nowak treats all adult and pediatric cancers. He has a special interest in treating tumors of the:

  • Breast
  • Central nervous system
  • Head and neck
  • Lung
  • Prostate

As a cancer specialist, Dr. Nowak shares his expertise in these groups:

  • Edith Sanford Breast Cancer Steering Committee
  • Edith Sanford Breast Health Leadership Protocol Review Monitoring Committee
  • Sanford Health Disease Associated Working Group for head and neck, lung and gynecologic cancers

Dr. Nowak is a member of the Edith Sanford Breast Center Physician Leadership Council, a physician-led, multidisciplinary group designed to help direct efforts for optimal breast health care. 

He is also an associate clinical professor at the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine.

Speaks: English

Specialties

Types of Care

(605) 328-6000

Background Information

Education & Training History

Residency:
Radiation Oncology: University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
Medical School:
University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, Aurora, CO

Board Certifications:
American Board of Radiology: Radiation Oncology

Experience & Research

Research Experience: 

Nowak RK, Lin C, Chen S, et al. Factors associated with hearing loss in patients with vestibular schwannomas treated with fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy [ASTRO abstract 2145]. Int J Radiat Biol Phys. 2013;87(suppl):S260.

Bennion NR, Nowak RK, Lyden ER, et al. Fractionated stereotactic radiation therapy for vestibular schwannomas: Dosimetric factors predictive of hearing outcomes. Practical Radiation Oncology. 2016; 6(5), e155-e162.

Powell SF, Gitau MM, Spanos, WC, Jensen AW, Nowak RK, et al. Phase IB study of pembrolizumab in combination with chemoradiotherapy (CRT) for locally-advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (LA-SCCHN). J Clin Oncol 34 (15), 2016 (suppl; abstr TPS6107)

Powell, SF, Gitau MM, Sumey CJ, Reynolds JT, Lohr M, McGraw S, Nowak RK, et al. Safety of pembrolizumab with chemoradiation (CRT) in locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (LA-SCCHN). J Clin Oncol 35, 2017 (suppl; abstr 6011)

 

Selected Research:

Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of a Novel VMAT-based Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation Regimen for Patients with Favorable Risk Breast Cancer

 

Professional Memberships:
American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)
American College of Radiation Oncology (ACRO)
European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO)
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
American Brachytherapy Society (ABS)
Society for Neuro-Oncology (SNO)
American College of Radiology (ACR)
American Medical Association (AMA)

Idea of Care

Given the progressive complexity of cancer therapy, I believe that patients are best served by a multidisciplinary, team-based approach.

I strive to provide patients with the most current, evidence-based cancer treatment, while offering patients access to treatment with cutting-edge radiation technology and techniques.

Personal Interests

Dr. Nowak is married and has a son and a daughter. In his spare time, he enjoys following college football, traveling, building computers, performing family history research and spending time with his wife, children and dogs.

Awards and Distinctions

Guardian Angel Award (2017)

Additional Locations

Sanford Worthington Cancer Center

1018 Sixth Ave.
Worthington, Minnesota 56187

(507) 372-3800

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