Andrea, our highly skilled and dedicated Chief Dosimetrist, brings an unparalleled wealth of knowledge, positivity, and experience to our team. She holds dual certifications from Polk College (RT(R)(T)), Hillsborough College (RT(T)), and is a professional Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD). Andrea’s career in Radiation Oncology is more than just a profession; it’s a calling. She has mastered both radiation therapy delivery and the meticulous process of radiation planning. Andrea, better than most, understands how her careful attention to detail and thoughtful creation of radiation plans directly impact the lives of her patients as she has impressively had two careers as both first an RT and a then as an expert in radiotherapy planning. For her, when making a radiation plan, it’s not just an image but a person she’s seeing on the screen. The level of compassion and dedication she puts into each plans stems from the fact she knows that each person and the life lying behind the screen will be impacted by her care. This masterful view and experience shines through in the unmatched quality of her plans and Premier is lucky to have her.

For Andrea, excellent patient care truly means providing outstanding treatment from the initial time a patient walks through the door to the time they complete their therapy. For her, this means a commitment to listening, offering support, and celebrating victories with patients, big and small, and ensuring they feel valued and cared for throughout their entire treatment journey during every step. Her dedication fosters an environment of trust and compassion, which is essential for effective healing, and her upbeat and vibrant attitude is an invaluable asset to Premier and the patients she cares for.

Over all else, Andrea deeply understands the profound impact a cancer diagnosis has on patients and their families. She takes tremendous pride in her role, knowing that her work behind the scenes in creating precise radiation plans plays a crucial part in the patient’s treatment and recovery. Her holistic approach to patient care ensures that every individual receives the highest level of care and support.

In her spare time, Andrea enjoys scrapbooking, crafting, traveling, and spending time with her family. She also adores her diverse collection of animals and pets, including a dog, two goats, 23 chickens, a rabbit, a hamster, and various fish which keep life exciting, youthful, and fun when not at work. If one word describes Andrea, it is commitment.