Venita L. Williams

Venita L. Williams, M.D., is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at City of Hope, Duarte, CA, a position she has held since 2018. She is also a practicing Radiation Oncologist at St. Joseph Hospital of Orange since 2008. Her clinical expertise spans a wide range of cancers, including brain tumors, head and neck cancers, sarcoma, lymphoma, breast, lung, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, and pediatric malignancies.

Education:

• B.S., University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), 1998
• M.D., University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry, 2003
• Internal Medicine Internship, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA (2003–2004)
• Radiation Oncology Residency, University of California Irvine, City of Hope, Long Beach Memorial, and Long Beach VA Medical Centers (2004–2008)

Dr. Williams specializes in advanced radiation techniques such as SRS, SBRT, IMRT, and intraoperative radiotherapy (Mobetron), and is trained in Optune therapy. She has a strong interest in Integrative Oncology, emphasizing holistic care during cancer treatment. Her research focuses on enhancing radiotherapy efficacy through technological innovation and combination therapies.

Her sole published article explores the use of interstitial hyperthermia during HDR brachytherapy for early-stage prostate cancer, highlighting her focus on improving treatment outcomes through combined modalities.

Professional Memberships:

• American Brachytherapy Society (2007)
• American Society for Therapeutic and Radiation Oncology (2004)
• Association of Residents in Radiation Oncology (2004)
• Radiological Society of North America (2004)
• American College of Radiology (2004)
• American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (2002)
• American Medical Association (1998)

Dr. Williams is actively involved in patient education and clinical trials, contributing to both local and international research protocols. She has no listed advisees or formal grants, but her multidisciplinary training and technological expertise position her as a key contributor to modern radiation oncology practice. She is fluent in Spanish and Taiwanese.