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Joseph Tsai, MD, PhD

Radiation Oncology
Accepting New Patients
MultiCare Oncology Group Provider
Location
1003 South 5th St, First & Fourth Floor, Tacoma, WA, 98405
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Joseph Tsai, MD, PhD, is a board-eligible radiation oncologist with expertise in stereotactic body radiotherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery and image-guided radiotherapy. He treats a wide array of cancers including cancer of the central nervous system, head and neck, lung, breast, genitourinary system and gastrointestinal organs, as well as sarcomas, lymphomas and metastatic disease. In addition, Dr. Tsai has a special interest and expertise in evidence appraisal.

Away from work Dr. Tsai enjoys spending time with his wife, playing musical instruments, singing with the Seattle Symphony Chorale, playing tabletop games, and sports.

Languages: English
Professional School: Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (New York, NY)
Residency: University of Washington Medical Center / Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Seattle, WA)
Medical Groups: MultiCare Oncology Group
Medical Association Memberships:
  • Member, American Society for Radiation Oncology
  • Member, American College of Radiology
Research:

Tsai J, Vellayappan B, Venur V, McGranahan T, Gray H, Urban RR, Tseng YD, Palmer J, Foote M, Mayr NA, Combs SE, Sahgal A, Chang EL, Lo SS. The optimal management of brain metastases from gestational trophoblastic neoplasia. Expert Rev Anticancer Ther. 2022

Tsai J, Lo SS. Stereotactic radiosurgery and hypofractionated stereotactic radiotherapy for gliomas. Intracranial Stereotactic Radiosurgery, 3rd Edition, Sheehan JP and Lunsford LD (editors), CRC Press. 2021.

Practice Philosophy:

My philosophy is to work with you and your loved ones to make treatment decisions that give you the best ability to beat cancer while carefully considering your beliefs and values. To do this, I strive to provide the most clear and up-to-date information available about what you’re going through, and my goal is to lead your treatment team in giving you the most excellent and compassionate care possible.