Lynn D. Wilson

Lynn D. Wilson, MD, MPH, FASTRO serves as Professor of Therapeutic Radiology and Dermatology at Yale School of Medicine, where he holds multiple leadership positions including Executive Vice Chairman of Therapeutic Radiology, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Radiation Oncology Services at Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital, Director of Clinical Affairs, and Associate Director of the Residency Training Program. As a board-certified radiation oncologist, he specializes in treating cutaneous lymphoma and breast cancer patients at Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven.

Dr. Wilson's research program focuses on outcomes and treatment-related factors for patients with cutaneous lymphoma, lung and breast cancers. His work has revealed significant disparities in clinical outcomes for cutaneous lymphoma based on race, prompting further investigation into potential causes and solutions. He has developed expertise in specialized techniques including total skin electron beam therapy, which Yale has established as a major national program with international recognition. His laboratory work spans radiation biology, treatment optimization, and health services research related to radiation oncology practice patterns.

Analysis of Dr. Wilson's recent publications (2017-2021) reveals three major research themes: (1) cutaneous lymphoma treatment outcomes and health disparities, (2) breast cancer radiotherapy techniques (particularly deep inspiration breath hold and proton therapy), and (3) radiation oncology workforce and education patterns. His work consistently appears in high-impact journals including the International Journal of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics, Journal of Investigative Dermatology, and Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network.

• America's Top Doctors for Cancer (2005-2018)
• America's Top Doctors (2007-2018)
• ASTRO Annual Meeting and Program Scientific Committee Chairman (2014)
• Top Doctors: New York Metro Area (2014)
• New York Magazine Best Doctors (2014)

Dr. Wilson serves on the board of trustees for the American Board of Radiology and is a member of the American Society for Radiation Oncology board of directors. His leadership extends to chairing the Department of Therapeutic Radiology Quality Improvement Committee and serving on Yale Medicine's Operations Committee and Practice Operations and Standards Committee. He has mentored numerous residents and fellows through Yale's Radiation Oncology Residency Program and SRS/SBRT Fellowship program, with research collaborations spanning multiple departments including Dermatology, Medical Physics, and Radiobiology.

Yale's Total Skin Electron Beam Therapy program, which Dr. Wilson leads, represents a major national resource for cutaneous lymphoma patients, combining clinical expertise with ongoing research to advance treatment approaches for this rare condition. His work bridges clinical care, research innovation, and educational leadership within the radiation oncology field.