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Naim Ozturk, PhD is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Washington University School of Medicine. He serves as the Chief Physicist at Cox Health Springfield, a position he has held since joining the Washington University Radiation Oncology faculty in 2018.
Dr. Ozturk's educational background includes:
- BS in Physics from Boğaziçi University, Istanbul, Turkey (1984)
- MS in Physics from University of Toledo, Toledo, OH (1989)
- PhD in Physics from University of Toledo, Toledo, OH (1993)
- MS in Medical Physics from East Carolina University, Greenville, NC (2003)
Dr. Ozturk is certified by the American Board of Radiology in Therapeutic Medical Physics (2007). His clinical expertise spans advanced radiation therapy techniques including Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS), Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT), Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT), and High Dose Rate Brachytherapy (HDR).
His scholarly work demonstrates a significant focus on ethics and professionalism in medical physics. Dr. Ozturk has contributed to the development of ethical standards through his involvement with the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM), including work on the revised Code of Ethics. His publications reveal consistent emphasis on improving clinical workflows while maintaining the highest ethical standards in medical physics practice.
Dr. Ozturk's professional recognition includes board certification by the American Board of Radiology in Therapeutic Medical Physics (2007), reflecting his expertise and commitment to excellence in the field.
As Chief Physicist at Cox Health Springfield, Dr. Ozturk oversees the physics component of the radiation oncology program, ensuring accurate and safe delivery of radiation therapy to patients. His work bridges technical aspects of radiation therapy with professional responsibilities of medical physicists.
