Kristofer Roberts received a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Scandinavian Languages from the University of California, Los Angeles. He graduated with honors in 2002 and subsequently conducted neuroscience research at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA, where he studied the reward system and Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Roberts matriculated to the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and graduated in 2015. While in medical school, he served in leadership with Operation Mend, an organization focused on the healing and rehabilitation of wounded Veterans.
Dr. Roberts completed his residency training in radiation oncology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, where he served as chief resident from 2019-2020. While at Mayo Clinic, Dr. Roberts developed expertise in the most current radiotherapy techniques, including Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT/SABR), Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS), Low and High-dose-rate Brachytherapy, and Intensity Modulated Proton Therapy (IMPT). Upon completion of his residency training, Dr. Roberts received the Christina M. Frechette Award in recognition of his dedication to improving the lives of cancer survivors through clinical care and research.
Dr. Roberts has numerous publications in both neuroscience and radiation oncology, investigating topics such as prostate cancer, breast cancer, and biologic modeling in intensity modulated proton therapy. As a member of the Symptom Intervention Committee in the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology, he remains actively involved in national prospective multi-institutional clinical trials focused on improving patient care through technology and innovation.
“I find the most rewarding part of being a radiation oncologist is the opportunity to advocate for my patients, ensuring that the treatment they receive reflects leading research and cutting-edge therapies. My goal is to pursue a longer, higher quality, and more fulfilling life for each patient. I feel privileged to be a part of the community I serve.”