Chris Watson

I’m a physician in Indianapolis, Indiana. When I’m not busy with my practice or my family I occasional have time to write. Some of my recent publications are listed below. Of course, this writing reflects my personal views and not those of my employer.

Recent Publications

 

“Contralateral Constrictor Dose Predicts Swallowing Function After Radiation for Head and Neck Cancer,” Federal Practitioner, December 22, 2022.

“The Five Laws of Cancer Screening: More isn’t better. Some Cancers are Harmless.” Slate, February 11, 2022

“Could a Forgotten Pneumonia Treatment Help COVID patients?” Slate, June 24, 2020 *Top trending article *Main article on homepage

“Liver CT Changes After Palliative Radiation.” Watson CN, Lewis JR. Practical Radiation Oncology, 10(1) pg. cover, 3, 6; Jan/Feb 2020

“Staging: You’re doing it wrong.” Oncology Times, March 5, 2021

“Without cadavers in school, will doctors be the same?” KevinMD.com, August 13, 2020

“Can science tell doctors what to wear?” KevinMD.com, March 11, 2021

“Black Canyon Kayak.” International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology and Physics, cover art, 105(3) November 2019

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Experience

Integrated Cancer Care
Radiation Oncologist
2025 to present

Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center
Radiation Oncologist
2016 to 2025

West Virginia University School of Medicine
Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiation Oncology
2013 to 2016

Indiana University School of Medicine
Radiation Oncology Resident
2009 to 2013

Ball Memorial Hospital
Transitional Year Resident
2008 to 2009

Education

M.D. - Indiana University School of Medicine
2003 to 2007

B.S. Biology - Indiana University
1999 to 2003

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