BiliaryTractCancer near Wilmington, NC

Biography: Dr. John McCool, MD is a Radiation Oncology Specialist who practices in Wilmington, NC. He is 41 years old and has been practicing for 14 years. Dr. John McCool, MD is affiliated with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Biography: As a kid, I loved science and helping people, so medicine was an obvious career path. \n Radiation oncology lives at the nexus of clinical medicine, advanced technology and physics - all of which are important to me. I like using advanced technology to help people live healthier, longer lives. \n Every individual is unique, and we all deserve to be treated as such. Every patient has the right to be cared for by compassionate, collaborative experts who specialize in their disease. \n I pride myself on taking time to really explain diagnoses and educate patients about their disease before ever discussing treatment options. I want my patients to leave their visits understanding as much about their disease as possible. \n Once patient education is complete, I try and apply data, as well as my knowledge and experience, to craft a personalized treatment plan that's right for the patient and is consistent with their goals and values. I never want patients or their loved ones to feel rushed, so I strive to make sure all their questions are answered fully. \n I serve as the Novant Health Cancer Institute Coastal region lead physician, as well as the Novant Health Cancer Institute Multidisciplinary Genitourinary tumor board director for the Coastal region. The majority of my clinical practice and research interests focus on prostate cancer. \n I'm a Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center Physician Leadership Institute graduate and earned a certificate from Belmont University Lean Healthcare program. I also completed a brachytherapy fellowship at ABS/Seattle Prostate Institute. \n The M. Robert Cooper Oncology Award, Radiological Society of America (RSNA) Medical Student Scholar Award and ASCO Clinical Trials Participation Award are among honors I've received during my career. I also received an RSNA resident research grant and was a fellow in AACR/ASCO Methods in Clinical Cancer Research. \n I am a member of the American Society for Radiation Oncology, American Brachytherapy Society and American Society of Clinical Oncology. \n I am the institutional principal investigator for all NRG genitourinary oncology studies in the Coastal region. That means I have referred many patients to multiple prostate clinical trials and have published extensively on the management of prostate cancer. I believe all patients deserve access to high-quality clinical trials as part of their treatment journey. \n My wife - a child therapist - and I have two teenage sons. I was born in Los Angeles but grew up primarily in Connecticut. North Carolina has been my home since 1997. I like to spend time boating in the summer and try to get away to snow ski as much as I can in the winter. I grew up a competitive alpine ski racer. I am a New York Mets baseball fan - an affliction I have passed on to my wife and kids.

Biography: I knew from a very early age that I wanted to be a doctor. I went into radiation oncology because I found it a perfect blend of technology and patient care and because several family members have battled cancer. My mom died of metastatic colon cancer. \n So, my work as radiation oncology director at Scotts Hill is deeply personal to me. \n Cancer is incredibly complex, and patients tell me they appreciate how I break things down to an understandable level and give them a clear and accurate description of their situation and our treatment plan. \n I retired from the U.S. Navy Medical Corps as captain and won numerous awards and citations during my years in the military. I was an honor graduate of my flight surgery class, specialty leader for all of Navy radiation oncology and chief of radiation oncology at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for nine years. For my work in helping rebuild healthcare systems in Afghanistan in 2008, I was honored to receive the Joint Defense Meritorious Service Medal. \n I enjoy the research aspect of my job and participate in NRG Oncology trials. I've been the principal investigator in national lung studies. \n My wife, Mimi, and I have been married for more than three decades and have three grown children. Our daughter is a software developer in New York, and one son is a Marine Corps staff sergeant in New Bern, North Carolina, and our youngest son is an accomplished chef. When not working, you can find me outdoors - likely golfing, boating or snowboarding.