MCW radiation oncologists to staff cancer care center in West Bend
June 17, 2009 College News - Medical College of Wisconsin radiation oncologists Mark Macedon, MD, and Roger Byhardt, MD, will provide radiation oncology services at the Alyce and Elmore Kraemer Cancer Care Center of St. Joseph’s Hospital in West Bend starting July 6.
Experts in general radiation therapy, Dr. Macedon and Dr. Byhardt will see new patients at the center and also provide follow-up care for patients who have previously received radiation therapy at the center, which has served patients in radiation and medical oncology since it opened in 2000.
The addition of Medical College radiation oncologists represents a new dimension for locally provided cancer care in West Bend and Washington County, providing daily on-site radiation oncology coverage and linking patients to immediate access to more than a dozen disease-specific programs at Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin Clinical Cancer Center and a network of cancer resources.
“The West Bend and Washington County area is very fortunate to have a cancer care center of outstanding quality that is closely linked to the nationally and internationally recognized cancer resources at Froedtert & The Medical College, which is the only academic medical center in eastern Wisconsin,” said J. Frank Wilson, MD, Chairman and Bernard & Miriam Peck Family Professor in Radiation Oncology at the Medical College and Director of Froedtert & The Medical College Adult Cancer Clinical Service Line.
“Cancer touches so many individuals and families in our community,” said Michael Laird, president and chief executive officer of St. Joseph’s Hospital. “As a partner with Froedtert & The Medical College, the Alyce and Elmore Kraemer Cancer Care Center will continue our commitment to providing comprehensive, local and high-quality cancer care to residents of this area.”
Dr. Macedon received his medical degree from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis and completed his internship in radiation oncology at Marshfield Clinic in Marshfield, Wis. He completed his residency in radiation oncology at New York Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn. A fan of classical music, Dr. Macedon also has a degree in music and plays bassoon and piano.
Dr. Byhardt received his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin. His training includes an internship at St. Joseph Hospital in Denver, Col., and a residency in radiation oncology at Penrose Cancer Hospital in Colorado Springs, Col. Among his outside interests, Dr. Byhardt is also a musician. He plays trumpet and flugelhorn and performs in the Brookfield Civic Band.
Dr. Macedon and Dr. Byhardt are accepting new patients. To make an appointment or for more information, patients may call 262-306-7850. Information about these physicians is also available at froedtert.com.