
Dr. Andrew T. Turrisi MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
4100 Beecher Flint Michigan, 48532About
Andrew T. Turrisi III, MD, is a Radiation Oncologist in Michigan.� After 10 years as Specialist-in-Chief for the Detroit Medical Center, Sinai-Grace Hospital, he no longer engages practice there, but presently sees patients in the McLaren system in Flint. Specializing in Lung Cancer.� Having 32 years of clinical and research experience, Dr. Turrisi has been recognized for all of his achievements such as being voted Best Doctor continuously since 1992-2014, receiving the Eli Lily Visiting Doctor to South Africa Award and the Kani Medal as a Visiting Doctor to Japan.� He has contributed a vast amount of publications including a text book, peer reviewed papers, and publications.� Dr. Turrisi has immersed himself specifically in the Radiation Oncology field of medicine, but is indeed board certified in Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology and Internal Medicine. He remain a member of many societies and associations.� He is licensed to practice in Michigan, as well as California, New Jersey and South Carolina. He credits his success to the mentoring and support of Dr. Eli Glatstein, Morton Kligerman and Dr. Robert L. Goodman.
Education and Training
Georgetown University
St. Peter's College MD
Georgetown University School of Medicine 1974
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Medical Oncology
Radiation Oncology
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Dr. Andrew T. Turrisi MD's Expert Contributions
Is loss of appetite normal for a patient undergoing radiation therapy?
Did the appetite change start on day 1 of radiotherapy? Was he losing weight (or appetite) prior to diagnosis? What body part is receiving radiotherapy? Have any medications changed or have been added? We routinely check weight at initial consult, and weekly under therapy. No appetite usually leads to weight loss. Some tumors produce a hormone like substance called cachexin and food may taste differently due to alterations in zinc metabolism called dysgeusia. And oral and throat cancers may decrease normal saliva, and the resulting product can be nauseating and reduce appetite. Ask your radiation oncologist. It may be treatment...or the disease, and there may be help. READ MORE
Using radiation with prostate cancer
Seeds may be one of the options. Not every center can do this technique. Not every patient fits the best suited for this procedure. Call and ask about this and other options. READ MORE
How long does it take for nausea from radiation to go away?
It is very unlikely to be from radiotherapy to the lung. Call your Radiation Oncologist or go to the ER, it may be something else of importance! READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Academic Public Speaking -
- Specialist-in-Chief for the Detroit Medical Center System, Sinai-Grace Hospital -
Awards
- Eli Lili Award- Visiting Doctor to South Africa
- Kani Medal- Visiting Doctor To Japan
- Honorary Texan From Texas Radiological Society Award in 2009
Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Throat Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Bladder Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Aerolase® Technologies
- Wrinkle & Scar Improvement
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Radiation Oncology, International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer
Articles and Publications
Happy to send my CV with over 300 scientific articles.
- Published Over 100 Peer Reviewed Papers
- Published Over 200 Publications
- Wrote Textbooks on Lung Cancer Principles and Practices
What do you attribute your success to?
The Mentoring and Support of Dr. Eli Glatstein and Dr. Robert L. Goodman, Morton Kligerman (dec.). The good fortune of supportive parents with greater aspirations for their children than for themselves.
Areas of research
Combined modality treatment of solid tumors, particularly thoracic malignancies, especially lung cancer
Philanthropic Initiatives
St Benedicts's Prep; St Peter's University, Georgetown University, Detroit Institute of Art, Stratford Festival, CANADA.
Teaching and speaking
Taught, mentored and supported medical students, residents, fellows at U Penn/HUP; University of Michigan where I directed the residency from 1989-1994; Medical University of South Carolina, where I chaired the department (1994-2003); Wayne State University/Karmanos where I chaired the department and led radiotherapy 2003 - 2008, and Detroit Medical Center specialist in chief from 2003-2013.
Hobbies / Sports
- Detroit Tigers Fan, Travel, Politics
Favorite professional publications
- New England Journal of Medicine, Journal of Clinical Oncology
Areas of research
Combined modality treatment of solid tumors, particularly thoracic malignancies, especially lung cancer
Dr. Andrew T. Turrisi MD's Practice location
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6071 W Outer Dr Radiation Oncology Center -Detroit, MI 48235Get Direction
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