Radiation Oncology near Jacksonville, FL

Care Philosophy: He also has a particular interest in helping patients with cancer make the right personal decision regarding their cancer care among an often-overwhelming array of potential treatment choices.

Biography: Dr. Vance specializes in Radiation Oncology and practices in Jacksonville, FL. He practices at 2 locations.

Biography: Dr. Bahari was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest in a small town near Salem, Oregon. She completed her bachelor of science at the University of Washington in Cell & Molecular Biology with magna cum laude honors at the age of nineteen. She became fascinated with cancer genetics and spent two years at Oregon Health & Sciences University in the basic sciences researching colon cancer (HNPCC). She discovered her passion for clinical patient care while volunteering, and before even starting medical school, felt a magnetic interest towards the field of Radiation Oncology. She attended University of Minnesota medical school and was awarded a research grant studying molecular profiling. After receiving her Doctorate of Medicine in 2007, she started her internship year in Chicago and completed her specialty specific residency in Radiation Oncology at University of California Irvine, an institution designated as a "National Comprehensive Cancer Center" by the National Cancer Institute. Her special clinical interests include breast cancer, lung cancer, gynecologic oncology, and gastrointestinal malignancies. Dr. Bahari practices at our Southpoint and Fleming Island locations and regularly attends national conferences and is an active member of several professional organizations on the local, national and international levels. On a more personal note, she is married to Dr. Anhtung Chau who is a gastroenterologist in Jacksonville, FL and they have a son, Jason. After work, they enjoy traveling, reading and spending time on the beach.

Care Philosophy: A diagnosis of cancer can be a devastating moment in a patient's or family member's lives. I became a radiation oncologist because I recognize the struggle and anxieties that come from this diagnosis and wish to provide not only a cure but a quality of life for my patients and their family during treatment.