Dr. Haffty is the Associate Vice Chancellor for Cancer Programs, Rutgers Cancer Institute and System Director of Radiation Oncology, RWJBarnabas Health. He completed medical school, an internship and residency training in radiation oncology at Yale School of Medicine followed by nearly 18 years there specializing in breast cancer and head and neck cancers. He has overseen the growth of our Radiation Oncology Program to offer numerous sub-specialties. Dr. Haffty has a special research interest in radiation therapies targeting breast cancer and has been awarded numerous research grants and conducts clinical trials. He has served in many leadership roles related to research and education in radiation oncology and served as president of the American Board of Radiology, the major certifying organization for the practice of diagnostic radiology, radiation oncology, and medical physics. He also served as president and Chairman of the Board of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), and as a past president of the American Radium Society, past chairman of the Residency Review Committee in Radiation Oncology, and the RSNA Board of Directors. Dr. Haffty is the author or co-author of more than 400 peer-reviewed publications, multiple book chapters and editorials. Additionally, he has served as editor of the comprehensive book entitled Handbook of Radiation Oncology.
Clinical Interest:
Breast cancer, head and neck cancer, radiation oncology, proton beam therapy, clinical trials
Yale University School of Med/Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT
Internship
Yale University School of Med/Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT
Insurance
Accepted Health Plan information is only as accurate as the most current
information submitted. Prior to your appointment, it is advisable to verify
with a physician office that they are still a participating provider.
