Matt Susko

Matt Susko is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of California, San Francisco. His clinical expertise spans central nervous system and ocular malignancies alongside palliative care, utilizing advanced techniques including stereotactic radiotherapy, radiosurgery, and intensity-modulated radiation therapy to advocate compassionately for patients and families.

Dr. Susko's educational journey includes:

• BS in Genetics from University of California, Davis (2008)
• MS in Global Health Sciences from University of California, San Francisco (2015)
• MD from Duke University School of Medicine (2016)
• Medicine Internship at Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center (2017)
• Radiation Oncology Residency at UCSF (2017-2021)

His research prioritizes expanding access to high-quality radiation therapy while minimizing treatment toxicities and innovating supportive care strategies. This work focuses on optimizing modern radiotherapy applications for complex malignancies without compromising patient quality of life, particularly through precision techniques that target tumors while sparing healthy tissue.

Notable recognitions include:

• New Physician of the Year from Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula (2023)
• ACRO Heidelberg Ion Therapy Scholarship from American College of Radiation Oncology (2019)
• SEAD Travel Award and Davison Travel Scholarship from Duke University (2015)
• William G. Anlyan Senior Tuition Scholarship from Duke School of Medicine (2015)
• AmeriCorps Segal Scholarship Award (2008)