Austin CyberKnife was the first in the central Texas region to offer CyberKnife® treatment, giving our physicians the most experience treating patients with this technology in the area. The CyberKnife program at University Medical Center Brackenridge launched in 2005 and focused primarily on the treatment of brain tumors. Since Austin CyberKnife was formed, the center has expanded the clinical applications of CyberKnife to treat other areas of the body, such as the lung, liver and kidney.
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Austin CyberKnife
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Austin CyberKnife was the first in the central Texas region
to offer CyberKnife® treatment, giving our physicians the
most experience treating patients with this technology in
the area.
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The CyberKnife program at University Medical Center
Brackenridge launched in 2005 and focused primarily on
the treatment of brain tumors. Since Austin CyberKnife
was formed, the center has expanded the clinical
applications of CyberKnife to treat other areas of the body,
such as the lung, liver, prostate and kidney.
1400 North IH 35, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 324-8060
www.austincyberknife.com
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Hospital Partner:
Seton Healthcare Family
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In 2011, the center upgraded to the latest CyberKnife
technology under a partnership between the Seton Healthcare
Family, a group of local physicians and US Radiosurgery.
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1400 North IH 35, Austin, TX 78701
Austin CyberKnife is a department of University Medical Center
Brackenridge, a member of the Seton Healthcare Family.
Seton Healthcare Family is a National Cancer Institute
Community Cancer Centers Program (NCCCP) site. NCCCP is
designed to create a community-based cancer center network
to support cancer research and enhance access to and
increase quality of care at community hospitals.
(512) 324-8060
www.austincyberknife.com
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Medical Director:
Doug Rivera, M.D.
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Dr. Rivera is a member of the American College of Radiology, the
American Society for Therapeutic Radiology & Oncology and the
American Brachytherapy Society.
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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.
1400 North IH 35, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 324-8060
www.austincyberknife.com
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Brain Tumors:
A Multidisciplinary Approach
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Austin CyberKnife has treated 450 patients with brain tumors since
opening, accounting for 65% of all patients, a number that is expected to
increase from the center’s collaboration with local neurosurgical groups.
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Austin CyberKnife’s collaborative partnerships now include all
neurosurgical groups throughout Austin as part of the center’s ongoing
effort to provide multispecialty care to patients affected by brain tumors.
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CyberKnife typically treats brain tumors in a single outpatient session, but
treatment could take up to five sessions depending on the individual
diagnosis. In contrast, conventional radiation therapy for brain tumors
may require consecutive treatments five days per week for up to six
weeks.
1400 North IH 35, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 324-8060
www.austincyberknife.com
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Learn More!
How does CyberKnife Work?
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(512) 324-8060
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Contact Us
For more information about Austin CyberKnife, call our
CyberKnife intake specialist. We will discuss your information with
our physicians and determine the best next step specific to your
individual needs.
1400 North IH 35, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 324-8060
www.austincyberknife.com