Matthew Solhjem, MD
Radiation Oncology Division
Specialties
Oncology: Radiation
Outpatient Office Locations
Providence Cancer Center
Clackamas Radiation Oncology Center
Hospitals Served
Providence Milwaukie
Providence Portland Medical Center
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
Board Certified
Radiation Oncology

Areas of Focus

Brain Tumors
Breast Cancer
Gastrointestinal Cancer
Gynecologic Cancers
Head & Neck Cancer - IMRT
Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)
Lung Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Stereotactic Radiosurgery/Body Radiotherapy

Education & Training:

B.A., Summa Cum Laude, University of Minnesota, 1996
M.D., University of Minnesota, 2000
Internship, Transitional Medicine, Meritcare Medical Center, Fargo, ND
Residency, Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN

Honors & Awards:

Chief Resident, Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic
Phi Beta Kappa, University of Minnesota
RSNA Roentgen Resident Research Award
Internship, “Resident of the Year” Award

Other Activies:

Published articles in leading scientific journals on prostate seed implants, HDR brachytherapy for uterus cancer.
Research has been presented at national meetings.
Member, American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
Principle Investigator for RTOG (Radiation Therapy Oncology Group)
Member, American Society for Clinical Oncology
Member, American Brachytherapy Society
Member, Leksell Gamma Knife Society

Schedule an appointment
503.215.6029
"Cancer can be a devastating diagnosis. My primary goals as a Radiation Oncologist are to help patients and their families understand their diagnosis and offer them the best treatment available to maximize their chance of cure."
- Matthew Solhjem, MD