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UnityPoint names Schroeder as medical director for radiation oncology
By Linda Cook,
23 hours agoUnityPoint Health has named Samuel Schroeder, MD, medical director, radiation oncology, effective Nov. 1, a news release says.
In this system-wide role, Schroeder will provide physician leadership for radiation oncology
services across UnityPoint Health. He will focus on quality, collaboration and consistent care
while continuing to practice at John Stoddard Cancer Center in Des Moines.
“Sam brings strong clinical expertise, a collaborative leadership style and a clear commitment to
improving care for patients,” said Gregory Kennedy, MD, PhD, MBA, chief medical officer, oncology service line said. “His leadership will help connect our radiation oncology teams and build on the high-quality care already happening across UnityPoint Health.”
Schroeder joined John Stoddard Cancer Center as a radiation oncologist in 2020 and has
served in a radiation oncology medical director role there. He is board-certified by the American
Board of Radiology in radiation oncology. His clinical experience includes conventional radiation
therapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, stereotactic body radiation therapy, brachytherapy, radiopharmaceutical therapies and participation in National Cancer Institute clinical trials.
“I am excited to collaborate across UnityPoint Health to help patients access high-quality
radiation oncology care close to home,” Schroeder said.
He earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and completed his radiation oncology residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He also earned an MBA from the University of Texas at Dallas.
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