Mercyhealth welcomes clinical radiation oncologist

Mercyhealth is pleased to welcome Arun George Paul, MD, PhD, board certified clinical radiation oncologist, to Mercyhealth Cancer Institute, 8201 E. Riverside Blvd., Rockford.

"My philosophy of care is centered on three pillars: patient-centered, safety-first, and team-oriented," Dr. Paul said. "As a radiation oncologist, I consider myself to be a living being first, physician and oncologist second, followed by my specialization as a radiation oncologist. As such, I treat my patients as I would care for my own family, offering each patient personalized care by listening, guiding, and motivating them based on the latest scientific advancements."

After earning his medical degree at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, Illinois, Dr. Paul completed an internal medicine residency at Ascension Illinois/Saint Francis Hospital, Evanston, Illinois. He then completed a radiation oncology residency at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University, Detroit. He is certified by the American Board of Radiology. Dr. Paul is Mercyhealth's Regional Illinois Radiation Oncology Director.

Dr. Paul's special interests include:

• Radio-pharmaceutical-based treatments for metastatic and oligometastatic prostate cancers as well as radiation treatments for benign conditions such as osteoarthritis and Dupuytren's contractures
• Viral oncology research
• Community Stereotactic Radiosurgery program

To make an appointment with Dr. Paul, call (815) 971-6188.