Experience Counts and the team at CyberKnife Miami is among the most experienced in the world, with a history dating back more than 20 years, making them pioneers in CyberKnife treatment in the United States and a key training resource for other centers globally.
This multidisciplinary team includes Radiation Oncologists, Medical Physicists, Radiation Therapists and a compassionate coordinating team who work collaboratively with your doctors and oncologists, utilizing their extensive expertise and precision to deliver personalized, caring and effective Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) for a wide range of tumors, cancerous and benign, and conditions including nerve disorders like trigeminal neuralgia.
Key Aspects of the CyberKnife Miami Team’s Experience
Pioneering Status: CyberKnife Miami was the first CyberKnife center in the southeastern U.S. and the eleventh in the nation, opening its doors in 2003.
Extensive Expertise: The team has treated thousands of patients since soon after CyberKnife was FDA-approved in 2001, accumulating decades of experience.
Specialized Professionals: The core team consists of highly trained Radiation Oncologists, Medical Physicists, and Radiation Therapists, who work in conjunction with private practice and affiliated surgeons.
International Training Role: The team’s extensive experience is recognized globally, leading to their role in training medical teams at other CyberKnife centers worldwide.
The center was founded by Dr. James G. Schwade, and some 20 years later Dr. Mark E. Pomper took over the reins and now serves as the Executive Director and Medical Director, both doctors being renowned board certified radiation oncologists with significant experience in Stereotactic Radiosurgery.
Dr. Pomper was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top cancer doctor in the nation for more than 20 years.
Dr. James G. Schwade: The retired founder of the CyberKnife Center of Miami and an internationally recognized radiation oncologist, was selected as an ASTRO Fellow for his significant service in the field of radiation oncology.
Dr. Alan Perlmutter: Also a board-certified radiation oncologist and member of the medical team is recognized too for providing compassionate, communicative, and top-notch cancer care.
Mario Tobon: The Top Chief Radiation Therapist, is described by patients as “amazing” and among the most experienced and knowledgable worldwide. He is also nationally board-certified in multiple specialties.
Maria Kristina Borgen: Director of Operations and Chief Patient Coordinator is the heart of the cancer center. She takes all the time you need to answer patients most FAQ’s about what to expect from CyberKnife treatment when coming to our cancer center from start to finish.
She helps set up their treatment schedule, work with their insurance companies, and helps patients get necessary scans and tests if necessary.
Being told you have cancer and need radiation therapy can be scary, but our Maria and the entire team is here to make the process as easy as possible from start to finish.
Collaborative Care: An open-staff facility allows your own physicians to collaborate with the CyberKnife Miami team, ensuring a customized treatment plan
Yes, we are among the most experienced in the world but equally important to this team is being compassionate and putting patients first.
We want you to feel confident that you’re in the most capable and caring hands.
We want you to be assured of the safety and effectiveness of CyberKnife Therapy.
We want you to have a full understanding of the technology and the treatment process.
Also important to us, when you call we pick up the phone to talk to you. If we can’t because we’re with a patient, or it’s after hours, we’ll call you back ASAP. You can reach us at 305-279-2900
Experience and Qualifications
Pioneers in CyberKnife Technology: Being among the first CyberKnife centers to open worldwide, this longevity gives the team a high level of expertise.
Trainers for other centers: Due to their skill and experience, members of the CyberKnife Miami team are often asked to train other centers around the world on how to use the technology most effectively.
Open-staff facility: The center has an “open-staff” policy, encouraging patients’ own physicians to collaborate directly with the CyberKnife team on their treatment plan.
Thousands of patients treated: The team has successfully treated thousands of patients for both benign and malignant tumors in various parts of the body, including the brain, spine, liver, lungs, pancreas and prostate.
Treating Difficult Cases: Their high level of specialization and experience allows them to take on difficult cases that other cancer centers might not.
If you’d like to find out if we can help you, even if other cancer centers say there is nothing more that can be done, we always feel, most often something can be done and at the very least buy you time, the most precious gift of life.