New physician joins UR Medicine Radiation Oncology in Hornell

A graduate of the University of Rochester and of SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, Chowdhry is board-certified in radiation oncology. He has had extensive training in advanced techniques including radiosurgery, brachytherapy, intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and 3D conformal radiotherapy.

“I am looking forward to returning to the area and to serving this community,” Chowdhry said. “My goal is to provide the best treatment and best experience possible for my patients. I am committed to seeing patients in a timely fashion and ensuring that they understand their diagnosis and what to expect as they undergo treatment.”

UR Medicine Radiation Oncology in Hornell, located at 21 Orchard St., has been providing advanced radiation therapy for patients in this region for more than 20 years. Its services include consultation, treatment planning and design, CT-based treatment planning system, radiotherapy using intensity modulated radiotherapy, 3D conformal radiotherapy, and on-treatment and post-therapy management of most tumors including breast, prostate, lung, head and neck, brain, colorectal, other gastrointestinal, and gynecologic cancers.

“We are most delighted to have Dr. Chowdhry lead the practice at Hornell Radiation Oncology,” said Yuhchyau Chen, M.D., Ph.D., chair of UR Medicine’s Department of Radiation Oncology. “Dr. Chowdhry brings his excellent training to our practice and to patients throughout the Hornell region.”

“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Chowdhry to Hornell,” said Jennifer L. Sullivan, president and CEO, St. James Mercy Hospital.  “The presence of UR Medicine Radiation Oncology services in Hornell adds to the breadth of care available to community residents, furthering the transformation to a high-quality, community-based system of health care.” 

UR Medicine’s Department of Radiation Oncology is the region’s leader in radiation therapy for cancer treatment and it is among the nation’s leading institutions in radiation technology, treatment and research in radiation and cancer biology, as well as radiation late effects. Part of the University of Rochester Medical Center and UR Medicine’s Wilmot Cancer Institute, the Department of Radiation Oncology is accredited by the American College of Radiology. It has a network of locations throughout the Rochester and Finger Lakes region.