Dr. Janet Nettleton

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

• Northwest Tumor Institut, Seattle, WA
  Fellowship in Prostate Brachytherapy
• Eastern Virginia Graduate School of Medicine, Norfolk, VA
  Chief Resident, Radiation Oncology
• Eastern Virginia Graduate School of Medicine, Norfolk, VA
  Radiation Oncology Resident
• Riverside Regional Medical Center, Newport News, VA
  OB/GYN Resident
• Eastern Virginia Graduate School of Medicine, Norfolk, VA
  Internship in Internal Medicine
• Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA
  Medical School
• University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI
  Premed

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

• American Board of Radiology (TR)
• Diplomate of National Board of Medical Examiners
• DEA Registration
• Virginia Medical License
• Washington Medical License
• Oregon Medical License
• ArizonaMedical License
• Iowa Medical License
• Minnesota Medical License
• Nebraska Medical License

LANGUAGES
English

ACADEMIC HONORS & PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

• National Merit Scholarship Finalist
• Dean’s List/Honors Program
  • Western Washington University
  • University of Connecticut
  • University of Hawaii

BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Nettleton founded Cochise Oncology 18 years ago and has led the center to its current success. Dr. Nettleton saw a need in Cochise County and committed herself to building the finest cancer in Arizona and she continues to provide advanced, comprehensive cancer treatment in a compassionate environment.

Before joining Cochise Oncology, Dr. Nettleton served as

• Chair, Investigational Review Board, Merle West Medical Center
• Quality Assurance Committee, Cascade Comprehensive Care Insurance
• Medical Director, Cancer Treatment Center Merle West Medical Center
• Member Oncology committee, radiation Safety, Investigational Review Board Merle West Medical Center
• Chair, Member, Board of Directors, Cancer Care of North Central Washington

PHILOSOPHY
I strive to provide advanced, comprehensive cancer treatment in a compassionate environment where the patient truly does come first. I will continue to ensure that the families of Cochise County receive the best cancer treatment locally.

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS

• Dr. Nettleton, MD, Jeffrey Long, MD, Raymond Wu PhD, James Schaeffer, and Anas el-mahdi, MD, ScD. Breast Cancer During Pregnancy: Quantifying the Risk of Treatment Delay. Obstet Gyn 87:414-18, 1996.
• Anas El-Mahdi, MD, ScD, Janet Nettleton, MD, Deborah Kuban, MD. An organ Preserving alternative to laryngectomy for salvage of glottic cancer failing radiotherapy. Endocurietherapy/hyperthermia Oncology 12: 194-2-0, 1996.
• Dr. Nettleton, MD, Jeffrey Long, MD, Deborah Kuban, MD, Raymond Wu PhD, James Schaeffer, PhD, and Anas el-Mahdi, MD, ScD. Breast Cancer During Pregnancy: Quantifying the Risk of Treatment Delay. Obstet Gyn DIGEST PMSI, Bugamor, Netherlands, Nov 1996.

PERSONAL
Dr. Nettleton enjoys gardening, reading, taking up viticulture, and enjoying well-deserved leisure.

AFFILIATIONS

• American Medical Association (AMA)
• American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
• American College of Radiation Oncology

COMMITTEES

• Oncology Committee, Good Samaritan Medical Center
• Oncology Committee, Brockton Hospital
• Medical Executive Committee, Good Samaritan Medical Center
• Board of Directors, Massachusetts Society of Clinical Oncologists
• Transfusion Committee, Brockton Hospital