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Tacoma Valley Radiation Oncology Centers is located at St. Joseph Medical Pavilion at 1802 South Yakima Ste 103 in Tacoma, WA. |
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Dr. Pittier is a radiation oncologist with a strong background in utilizing radiotherapeutic treatments for solid tumors, including pulmonary, gastrointestinal, head and neck sarcoma, and central nervous system disorders. She has experience with intensity modulated radiation therapy, image-guided radiation therapy, stereotactic radiosurgery and is skilled at brachytherapy for breast gynecologic and prostate cancers. |
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She is a Radiation Oncologist who specializes in breast, gynecologic, lung, and Head and Neck cancers. |
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American Medical Association, American Brachytherapy Society, American Radium Society, American Board of Radiology, American College of Radiation Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology, American College of Radiology, Association of Freestanding Radiation Oncology Centers, American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology,Washington State Medical Association |
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She has been in her current position for 12 years. |
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Dr. Pittier attended Occidental College, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology. She furthered her academics by attending medical school at Trinity College, before completing an Internal Medicine residency at the University of Washington. She completed her training by completing a second residency in Radiation Oncology. |
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Dr. Pittier enjoys spending time with her family together they, camp, hike, ski and volunteer for Gig Harbor Wildlife Rescue. |
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American Board of Radiology, Board Certified Radiation Oncology; American Board of Internal Medicine, Board Eligible; Washington Medical License; Idaho Medical License |
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(2020) Hepel JT, Leonard KL, Sha S, Graves TA, Wiggins DL, Mastras D, A Pittier, Brown University Oncology Research Group, Wazer DE. Phase 2 Trial of Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation (APBI)
Using Noninvasive Image Guided Breast Brachytherapy (NIBB). Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2020 Jul 25:S0360-3016(20)33731-7.doi: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2020.07.2312. Online ahead of print. |
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Initiated the HDR program for gynecologic (Tandem and Ring, Syed, Cylinders), andbbreast techniques (SAVI, Accuboost); Co-Chair FHS Breast Center of Excellence: Critical role in NAPBC accreditation and maintenance for the Franciscan system; Implemented a Wellness Clinic for Cancer Survivors; Community Outreach presentations focusing on survivorship; Cancer Conference Coordinator for CHI Franciscan Cancer Committee; Implemented a Multi-Disciplinary Breast Clinic; Breast Executive Committee for CHI Franciscan; Carol Milgard Breast Center Quality Committee |
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Pierce County Medical Society, 2012 Community Service Award; Chief Resident, University of Washington Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology; Leyman Award, Clinical Excellence in Internal Medicine; Graduated with Honors, Trinity College Medical School |
