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Lynn D. Wilson, MD, MPH, FASTRO

Professor of Therapeutic Radiology and of Dermatology
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Executive Vice Chairman, Therapeutic Radiology

Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Radiation Oncology Services, Yale Cancer Center, Smilow Cancer Hospital

Director of Clinical Affairs, Clinical Program Leader, Therapeutic Radiology, Yale Cancer Center

Associate Director of the Residency Training Program, Therapeutic Radiology

About

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Professor of Therapeutic Radiology and of Dermatology

Executive Vice Chairman, Therapeutic Radiology; Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Radiation Oncology Services, Yale Cancer Center, Smilow Cancer Hospital ; Director of Clinical Affairs, Clinical Program Leader, Therapeutic Radiology, Yale Cancer Center; Associate Director of the Residency Training Program, Therapeutic Radiology

Biography

Lynn Wilson, MD, MPH, Executive Vice Chairman and Director of Clinical Affairs of Yale Medicine’s Therapeutic Radiology Department, cares for patients with cutaneous lymphoma and breast cancer at Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven. As a board-certified radiation oncologist, Dr. Wilson’s primary goal is to successfully treat his patients while limiting side effects from radiation treatment. “This can be best achieved through multidisciplinary collaboration among specialists focused on the patient,” he says.

Through the use of specialized techniques, Dr. Wilson and his colleagues have been able to provide substantial pain relief (also called palliative care) for those in need, enhancing their quality of life. “Yale is both a national and international destination medical center for patients with cutaneous lymphoma,” he explains. “Our total skin electron beam therapy program is recognized as a major, national program anchored by a team with significant international expertise.”

In addition to providing clinical care, Dr. Wilson is also a professor of therapeutic radiology and dermatology. He studies outcomes and treatment-related factors for patients receiving care for cutaneous lymphoma, lung and breast cancers.

For example, new research reveals that there may be disparities in clinical outcomes for cutaneous lymphoma based on race. “This is a significant finding,” explains Dr. Wilson. “We are working toward understanding why this may be the case, so that we can address these issues for our patients.”

Dr. Wilson serves on the board of trustees for the American Board of Radiology and is a member of the American Society for Radiation Oncology board of directors.

Appointments

Education & Training

Resident
Yale-New Haven Hospital (1994)
Intern
Yale-New Haven Hospital (1991)
MD
George Washington University (1990)
MPH
Yale University School of Medicine (1986)

Research

Overview

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)

Dermatology; Lung Neoplasms; Lymphoma, T-Cell, Cutaneous; Mycosis Fungoides; Radiation Oncology

Research at a Glance

Yale Co-Authors

Frequent collaborators of Lynn D. Wilson's published research.

Publications

2021

2020

2019

2018

Academic Achievements & Community Involvement

  • activity

    Chair, Department of Therapeutic Radiology Quality Improvement Committee

  • activity

    Yale Medicine (YM), Operations Committee

  • activity

    American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), Board of Directors Member

  • honor

    America's Top Doctors for Cancer

  • honor

    America's Top Doctors

Clinical Care

Overview

Lynn Wilson, MD, MPH, vice chairman and clinical director of Yale Medicine’s Therapeutic Radiology Department, cares for patients with cutaneous lymphoma and breast cancer at Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven. As a board-certified radiation oncologist, Dr. Wilson’s primary goal is to successfully treat his patients while limiting side effects from radiation treatment. “This can be best achieved through multidisciplinary collaboration among specialists focused on the patient,” he says.

Through the use of specialized techniques, Dr. Wilson and his colleagues have been able to provide substantial pain relief (also called palliative care) for those in need, enhancing their quality of life. “Yale is both a national and international destination medical center for patients with cutaneous lymphoma,” he explains. “Our total skin electron beam therapy program is recognized as a major, national program anchored by a team with significant international expertise.”

In addition to providing clinical care, Dr. Wilson is also a professor of therapeutic radiology and dermatology. He studies outcomes and treatment-related factors for patients receiving care for cutaneous lymphoma, lung and breast cancers.

For example, new research reveals that there may be disparities in clinical outcomes for cutaneous lymphoma based on race. “This is a significant finding,” explains Dr. Wilson. “We are working toward understanding why this may be the case, so that we can address these issues for our patients.”

Dr. Wilson serves on the board of trustees for the American Board of Radiology and is a member of the American Society for Radiation Oncology board of directors.

Clinical Specialties

Therapeutic Radiology

Fact Sheets

Board Certifications

  • Radiation Oncology

    Certification Organization
    AB of Radiology
    Latest Certification Date
    2015
    Original Certification Date
    1995

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Contacts

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Mailing Address

Therapeutic Radiology

P. O. Box 208040

New Haven, CT 06520-8040

United States

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