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Christin A. Knowlton, MD, MA

Associate Professor of Therapeutic Radiology
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Medical Director, Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center-Hamden, Therapeutic Radiology

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Associate Professor of Therapeutic Radiology

Medical Director, Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center-Hamden, Therapeutic Radiology

Biography

Dr. Christin Knowlton provides expertise in breast cancer radiation oncology and high-quality patient centered care in Hamden. She specializes in radiation therapy for breast cancer, lung cancer, bone metastases, and thymoma and says she was drawn to her field because it provides the opportunity to treat cancer often with tangible results. Dr. Knowlton says the best part of her job is meeting patients and answering questions about their disease process and treatment options. She received her medical degree from SUNY at Stonybrook. In 2019 she received the Smilow Luminary Award of Excellence in Patient Care.

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Appointments

Education & Training

Residency
Hahnemann University Hospital/Drexel University College of Medicine (2011)
MD
SUNY at Stonybrook (2006)
MA
New York University, Education (1998)
BA
Oberlin College (1994)

Research

Overview

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)

Breast Neoplasms; Radiotherapy; Thoracic Neoplasms

Research at a Glance

Yale Co-Authors

Frequent collaborators of Christin A. Knowlton's published research.

Publications

2024

2023

2022

Clinical Trials

Academic Achievements & Community Involvement

  • honor

    Smilow Luminary Award of Excellence: Patient Care

  • honor

    National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Fellows Recognition Program

Clinical Care

Overview

Christin Knowlton, MD, is a therapeutic radiologist and is medical director of the Smilow Cancer Care Center in Hamden. Dr. Knowlton specializes in radiation therapy for breast cancer, lung cancer, bone metastases, and thymoma.

Dr. Knowlton says she was drawn to her field because it provides the opportunity to treat cancer “often with tangible results.”

“Radiation therapy is very successful at killing cancer cells and also helping with symptoms such as pain or bleeding from tumors,” she says. “In addition, some courses of radiation therapy span several days to weeks, which allows the physician the opportunity to really get to know the patients and their families.”

In fact, Dr. Knowlton says the best part of her job is meeting patients and answering questions about their disease process and treatment options.

“I also enjoy working closely with the members of the department of radiation oncology, including nursing, physics, dosimetry (treatment planning), and therapy to provide high-quality, patient-centered care,” she adds. “We work as a team to provide the best possible care for each patient.”

Clinical Specialties

Therapeutic Radiology; Breast Cancer Radiotherapy; Thoracic Radiotherapy

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Board Certifications

  • Radiation Oncology

    Certification Organization
    AB of Radiology
    Original Certification Date
    2013

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Therapeutic Radiology

PO Box 208040

New Haven, CT 06520-8040

United States

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