Manchester NH

Jeffrey Brower, MD, PhD

Dover, Manchester | Radiation Treatment & Oncology

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Jeffrey Brower received his Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology and Cell Science with a minor in Chemistry from the University of Florida. He then went on to earn his Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, during which time his research led to the discovery of a novel gene responsible for cellular respiration and energy metabolism. During his Ph.D. research, he was awarded the Alumni Fellowship and Medical Guild award for his work in molecular biology. Following the completion of his Ph.D., Dr. Brower matriculated to medical school at the University of Florida, graduating with research honors in 2012.

Dr. Brower completed his training in radiation oncology at the University of Wisconsin, serving as chief resident from 2016 to 2017. During residency, he gained extensive experience in the most current radiation therapy techniques, including intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), Tomotherapy, image-guided radiotherapy, and stereotactic radiotherapy as well as the utilization of MRI-guided radiotherapy. In addition, Dr. Brower received comprehensive training in the utilization of brachytherapy to treat gynecologic malignancies. As a resident, Dr. Brower also participated in clinical research, publishing over 25 peer reviewed manuscripts and presenting his work at national conferences. Dr. Brower has published manuscripts on esophageal, lung, brain, head and neck, prostate, liver, skin and gynecologic cancers as well as brain metastases. After the completion of his training, Dr. Brower joined Radiation Oncology Associates in 2017. He currently serves as Gynecological Editor for Radoncquestions.com, an international online learning resource for radiation oncology physicians and trainees. Dr. Brower also is an active peer reviewer for many journals with the field of radiation oncology and continues to participate in resident education.

“It is a great privilege to care for the patients of New England. Community medicine provides me the opportunity to focus on improving the standards of patient care and ensuring that the highest quality therapy is available to patients closer to home.”

Matthew S. Katz, MD

Lowell, Manchester | Radiation Treatment & Oncology

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Matt received his Bachelor of Arts in History from Northwestern University and graduated from the University of Massachusetts Medical School in 1998. During medical school, he completed a fellowship in pathology and did clinical research at Brigham & Women’s Hospital/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Both of these experiences, along with friends and family who received a cancer diagnosis, led Matt to pursue a career in cancer care.

After at Evanston Hospital in 1999, Matt completed his residency in radiation oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in 2003. During residency, he learned new technologies like intensity modulated radiation therapy and contributed to research on organ motion for prostate and lung cancer during radiation, now routinely used for image guided radiation therapy. While training, he received awards for patient care and research.

From 2003-2004, Matt was on staff in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the Massachusetts General Hospital, specializing in breast cancer but treating all adult malignancies in a community setting as well. Despite enjoying research, the importance of patient care led him to join Radiation Oncology Associates in 2004.

Since joining ROA, he has worked in many roles. From 2007-2018, he served as Director of the Department of Radiation Oncology at Saints Medical Center and the Department of Radiation Medicine at Lowell General Hospital. He has volunteered for cancer-related organizations in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Matt served as Chair of Communications for the American Society of Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) and the Massachusetts Medical Society and continues to work with these societies and the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Areas of interest include patient-doctor communication, innovating and bringing new research to the community so people can receive high quality cancer care closer in a non-academic setting. Matt has focused on shortening treatment times for some cancers, adopting new supportive care strategies to lessen radiation-related side effects, and better understanding how people learn about cancer care including use of social media.

“Community medicine allows me to have more time with my patients and their families. That time is essential for me to understand how I can help each person with the medical and personal challenges of a cancer diagnosis. It is a privilege to be able to help people individualize high quality cancer care close to home.”

Brian R. Knab, MD

Londonderry, Manchester | Radiation Treatment & Oncology

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Brian Knab received a Bachelor of Arts degree in interdisciplinary studies at the University of Virginia in 1997. He graduated from Duke University Medical School in 2002 as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. While in medical school, he participated in a year-long laboratory research program at the University of California at San Francisco investigating new cancer treatments.

Following medical school, Dr. Knab returned to the University of Virginia to complete an internship in internal medicine. He continued his training in radiation oncology at the University of Chicago Medical Center and served as chief resident from 2005 to 2006. During residency, Dr. Knab received extensive training in the latest radiation therapy techniques including intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), stereotactic radiotherapy, and brachytherapy. Dr. Knab also received additional clinical training at the Royal Marsden cancer hospital in London, England and the Seattle Prostate Institute. During residency, Dr. Knab participated in clinical research investigating the treatment of gastrointestinal and gynecologic cancers, brain tumors, and head and neck cancers. He also performed laboratory research in tumor immunotherapy and radiobiology.

After finishing training, Dr. Knab joined Radiation Oncology Associates in 2007. Dr. Knab now serves as medical director for Elliot Regional Cancer Center in Manchester and Londonderry.

“Cancer treatment is a rapidly advancing medical field and it is exciting to be a part of this ongoing revolution,” Dr. Knab said. “I strive to incorporate the latest advancements and technologies into my medical practice to offer the optimal treatment for each individual. I feel privileged to work in this wonderful community with such talented professionals to help provide state of the art cancer care in a compassionate and caring environment.”

Naomi Jiang, MD

Burlington, Manchester | Radiation Treatment & Oncology

Naomi Jiang received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a minor in Biomedical Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 2011 and earned her medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis in 2015 as a WashU Distinguished Alumni Scholar.

Dr. Jiang went on to complete her internship in Preliminary Medicine at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis in 2016 and her residency in Radiation Oncology at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in 2020.  She served as Chief Resident from 2019 – 2020.  During residency, Dr. Jiang’s research interests focused on personalized medicine, and she was involved in clinical research projects in prostate, pancreatic, and head and neck cancer that resulted in several presentations at national conferences and peer-reviewed publications.  In addition, she received the American Radium Society (ARS) Young Oncologist Essay Award in 2019.

During her residency, she was extensively trained in the use of advanced radiation techniques, such as image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT), intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), and MRI-guided radiotherapy for various disease sites.

Dr. Jiang joined Radiation Oncology Associates in August 2020.  “What drew me to the field of radiation oncology are the continuous technological advances that are used to improve patient care and quality of life.  It is truly an honor, privilege, and humbling experience to work with oncology patients, and it is my primary goal to deliver compassionate care in a multidisciplinary environment.”