About Me
I’m a radiation oncologist in Indianapolis, Indiana. In my free time I like to write and think about space, time and information.
Please reach out if you’d like to collaborate on a project.
See my physics website if you’d like to learn about my theory of gravity.
At the 2023 LSU Gravity Workshop (middle)
Recent Publications
“Quantum Entropy and the Mechanism of Gravity,” Reports in Advances of Physical Sciences, February 5, 2024.
“Theory of Gravity Dependent on Entropy,” Reports in Advances of Physical Sciences, July 19, 2023.
“Contralateral Constrictor Dose Predicts Swallowing Function After Radiation for Head and Neck Cancer,” Federal Practitioner, December 22, 2022.
“Microstates of Position and Momentum Result in Gravitational Entropy,” Physics Essays, September 29, 2022.
“Erratum and Addendum: Entropy Scale Factor May Explain Gravity, Dark Matter, and the Expansion of Space,” Physics Essays, March 8, 2022.
“The Five Laws of Cancer Screening: More isn’t better. Some Cancers are Harmless.” Slate, February 11, 2022
“Entropy Scale Factor May Explain Gravity, Dark Matter, and the Expansion of Space,” Physics Essays, February 2, 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
“Black Holes and the Expanding Universe,” Medium/Predict, February 23, 2023
“Does Gravity Cause Black Hole Entropy?” Medium/Predict, October 31, 2022
“Why is the Universe Expanding?” Medium/Predicts, July 12, 2022
“Do We Know What Causes Gravity?” Medium/Predict, March 20, 2022
“The next Great Idea in physics will come from an amateur,” Medium/Predict, March 3, 2022
“Nature in the Balance.” Medium/Predict, October 16, 2020
“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
Resume
I’m a board certified radiation oncologist practicing in Indianapolis. My writing is done in a personal capacity and reflects my own views, not those of my employer.
Experience
Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center
Radiation Oncologist
2016 to present
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
