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Austin N. Kirschner MD, PhD

Assistant Professor
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  • 177 ratings
  • 23 comments

Areas of Expertise

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    Cancer
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    Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
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    Leukemia, Acute and Chronic
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    Lymphoma, Low, Intermediate, and High Grade
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    Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
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    Prostate, Bladder, and Kidney Cancer
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    Radiation Oncology

Conditions and Treatments

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    3D Conformal Radiation
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    Brachytherapy
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    Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)
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    SpaceOAR
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    Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy
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    Stereotactic Radiosurgery
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    Total Body Radiation
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    Total Skin Radiation

Languages

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    English

Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy - Northwestern University, 2007
  • Doctor of Medicine - Northwestern University, 2009
  • Residency - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2014

Board Certifications

  • Radiation Oncology - American Board of Radiology, 2015

Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
Dr Kirschner was a very good listener. He clearly understood my interests and concerns. He was very clear about my interests and addressed my circumstances accordingly. I would highly recommend him!
March 21, 2023
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Great communicator
March 7, 2023
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Dr Kirschner was patient, professional, polished and knowledgeable. Once again, my visit was superb in all respects!
February 3, 2023
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Very knowledgeable about the treatment and patient explaining to me.
January 23, 2023
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The resident was friendly and explained and showed up the MRI - scan and explained it well he gave great answers and *Dr. Kilschoer was very concerned and ready to listen as he always does!
January 19, 2023
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Dr Kirshner was very thorough in his presentation of my condition treatment and prognosis He answered every question and concern He made me feel confident I was in the best hands possible
December 18, 2022
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Good
December 5, 2022
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Doctor Kirshner and staff are second to none
November 21, 2022
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Super, caring, concerned. Not rushed
October 28, 2022
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