Michael Farris

Dr. Michael Farris serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. He is affiliated with the Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCC) and practices at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Cancer Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

• MD from State University of New York - Upstate Medical Center (2013)
• Radiation Oncology Residency at Wake Forest University School of Medicine
• Internal Medicine Residency at Carilion Clinic-Roanoke Memorial Hospital (2014)

Dr. Farris specializes in radiation oncology with a focus on lung cancer treatment, particularly stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for non-small cell lung cancer. His research examines optimal radiation dosing, treatment protocols for early and advanced lung cancer, and the intersection of radiation therapy with immunotherapy. He has made significant contributions to understanding treatment outcomes, radiation toxicity, and patient care needs in thoracic malignancies.

His publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on improving radiation therapy techniques for lung cancer, with recent work examining the impact of radiation dose distribution, fractionation regimens, and the relationship between radiation therapy and emerging immunotherapies. His research bridges clinical practice and scientific investigation to optimize cancer treatment protocols.

• American Board of Radiology Certification in Radiation Oncology

Dr. Farris maintains an active clinical practice with consistently high patient satisfaction ratings, as evidenced by numerous positive patient reviews through 2024. His clinical work focuses on providing compassionate, evidence-based radiation treatment for cancer patients while contributing to the advancement of radiation oncology through research and publication. He is actively involved in clinical trials examining novel radiation therapy approaches for advanced cancer treatment.