As the only academic Radiation Oncology Department in the greater San Diego area, UCSD offers referring physicians a unique alternative.

Dr. Mundt and his faculty of physicians and physicists are acknowledged experts and leaders in the field, both clinically and in terms of research.  The UCSD Department of Radiation Oncology is equipped with the latest technologies, ensuring that patients are treated with state-of-the-art techniques. 

The Department is an integral member of the Rebecca and John Moores Comprehensive Cancer Center, the only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer center in the region offering patients access to the latest clinical trials and protocols. 

Most importantly, however, the entire UCSD Staff is committed to providing state-of-the-art care while never forgetting that the patient is an individual with special needs and concerns.

Please call and ask to speak to a staff Radiation Oncologist if you wish to discuss a potential referral or if you have a question about one of our treatment programs and procedures.

To Request an Appointment by Telephone                                     

Please call 858-822-6040 during Departmental Business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (except Holidays). A Patient Service Representative will assist you in setting up an appointment for your patient.

To Request an Appointment On-Line                                                          

Please complete the Patient On-Line Referral Form. Within 24 hours of receipt*, a Patient Service Representative will contact you to schedule an appointment. 

*We will respond to scheduling forms within 24 hours of receipt, except on weekends and holidays.

What can you expect?                                                                                                          

• Prompt Consultation

Your patient will be seen with 3-5 days. 
Urgent cases can be seen sooner upon request.

• Rapid Feedback

You will be contacted within 24 hours of the consult to discuss the case

• Complete Records

You will receive a full consultation report and, if your patient undergoes treatment, a detailed summary of the treatment performed for your records

• Involvement

All treatment options will be discussed with you prior to their initiation

• No Loss of Control

You will always remain the primary physician. 
You alone will decide if other UCSD physicians consult on your patient. 
We appreciate that a common concern with referring to an academic center is the loss of control. 

Question or Concerns                                                                                   
As the Department Chair, I would like to speak to you directly if you have any questions or concerns about a patient you have referred to the Department. My Office phone number is 858-822-6046.

Sincerely,

Arno J. Mundt, M.D.
Professor and Chair
Department of Radiation Oncology