Dr. Sue Mandell – Dr. Juno Choe – Dr. Guy Jones – Dr. Lindsey Josephson – Lisa C.S. Rootvik, ARNP

 

Sue A. Mandell, MD

Medical Director, Radiation Oncologist

“Over the years, I’m often asked why I chose to take care of patients with cancer. I find it rewarding to work with people who show such bravery. I learn from their strength, their resilience, and their optimism. I am honored to know, and to have known the kindest, bravest, funniest, and strongest people during these last 25 years that I’ve worked in the field of oncology. It is with pleasure and excitement that I continue to learn to be a better physician—and a better human being—from those I meet.”

Specialties

  • Brain tumors
  • Breast cancers
  • Lung cancers
  • Lymphomas

Certification

  • Board Certified in Radiation Oncology

State Licensure

  • WA

Education

  • Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
  • New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York
  • Internship, Naval Regional Medical Center, Portsmouth, Virginia

Residency/Fellowship

  • New York Medical Center/Bellevue Hospital

Additional Information

  • Served as Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy
  • Special interests include swimming, walking, music, and reading mysteries.

Juno Choe, MD, PhD

Radiation Oncologist

“I understand that the cancer treatment journey can be tough on patients both physically and emotionally. Guiding patients through this journey competently and compassionately is my life’s work.”

Specialties

  • Brain tumors
  • Genitourinary (including Prostate and Bladder)
  • Gastrointestinal (including Esophagus, Pancreas, Colon and Rectal)
  • Lung cancers

Certification

  • Board Certified in Radiation Oncology

State Licensure

  • WA

Education

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts
  • University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington
  • Internal Medicine Internship, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington

Residency/Fellowship

  • University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio

Additional Information

  • Special interests include cello, golf, piano & tennis
  • Fluent in English and Korean

Guy Jones, MD

Radiation Oncologist

“I understand that Medicine is about more than technology and science. It is about more than education and reputation. It is about a commitment to helping others find hope and courage in the face of uncertainty. As a physician, it is my great privilege to serve and support my hometown community as we take on the fight against cancer together.”

Specialties

  • Head and Neck (including Thyroid)
  • Gynecological
  • Sarcoma
  • Breast cancers

Certification

  • Board Certified in Radiation Oncology

State Licensure

  • WA
  • OR

Education

  • Washington State University, Pullman, Washington
  • New Jersey Medical School (Rutgers University), Newark, New Jersey
  • Internship, Sacred Heart Medical Center, Spokane, Washington

Residency/Fellowship

  • National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Maryland

Additional Information

  • American Brachytherapy Society Scholar. Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Scholar
  • Special interests include: running, rock-climbing, fishing, hiking, football, teaching, research, and mentorship

Lindsey Josephson, ND

Naturopathic Physician

“I began my career as a Naturopathic Physician in Primary Care medicine. As it often does, my life has continuously pulled me toward cancer care. It is my calling. I love working with cancer patients and using the many natural tools available to enhance treatment and improve quality of life.”

Specialties

  • Integrative Oncology
  • Natural Medicine

Certification

  • Licensed Naturopathic Physician

State Licensure

  • WA

Education

  • ND, National COllege of Natural Medicine, Portland, Oregon
  • BS, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington

Current Memberships

  • Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians
  • Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians

Additional Information

  • Special interests include Taekwondo, nature walks and playing with my nieces and nephews

Lisa C.S. Rootvik, ARNP

Survivorship Nurse Practitioner

“I have chosen to work with cancer patients throughout my entire career because caring for this population is my passion and unequivocally my calling in life. Because cancer patients are far more than just their cancer diagnosis, treating each patient holistically and helping patients achieve their own life goals are the backbones of my practice in oncology.”

Specialties

  • Survivorship
  • Medical Oncology
  • Program Development
  • Palliative Care

Certification

  • Adult Nurse Practitioner – Board Certified

State Licensure

  • WA

Education

  • BA, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia
  • BSN, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
  • MSN, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Current Memberships

  • American Society of Clinical Oncology
  • Oncology Nursing Society
  • American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
  • American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Additional Information

  • Inducted in 2009 into Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing
  • Special interests include hiking, camping, practicing yoga, cooking, travel, and cheering hard for her college teams in basketball and football