ANCHORAGE RADIATION THERAPY CENTER
Phone: 907.276.2400 Fax: 907.276.4888
VALLEY RADIATION THERAPY CENTER
Phone: 907.745.2900 Fax: 907.745.2999
ALASKA GAMMA KNIFE CENTER
Phone: 907.276.5555 Fax: 907.276.4888

YOUR TEAM

Radiation Oncology Physicians

Establishing and overseeing your treatment

Radiation Oncology Physicians

Establishing and overseeing your overall treatment

Aaron S. Kusano, M.D., S.M.

Dr. Aaron Kusano is a born-and-raised Alaskan, joining our practice in 2015.

Dr. Kusano completed his undergraduate studies in biomedical engineering at Johns Hopkins University, followed by a master’s degree in cancer epidemiology at the Harvard School of Public Health. He is a graduate of the Alaska WWAMI program and during medical school at the University of Washington took a year off to complete a fellowship in applied epidemiology at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, GA.

During his residency in radiation oncology, also at the University of Washington, Dr. Kusano was an active researcher in safety in radiation oncology. He has led educational sessions at national conferences in radiation oncology quality and holds appointed positions in the Alaska WWAMI Program and the University of Washington Department of Radiation Oncology. He is director of the AVRTC’s brachytherapy program and serves as Medical Director.

Alaska has always been his home, and he is ecstatic to be back practicing in the neighborhood he grew up in. He looks forward to using his training and expertise within our practice to provide compassionate, top-quality care to Alaskans.

  • Board Certified in Radiation Oncology by the American Board of Radiology (ABR)
  • American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO)
  • European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO)
  • American Brachytherapy Society (ABS)

Daniel Seible, M.D.

Dr. Seible first visited Alaska as a boy on a fishing trip. He is now thrilled to live in Anchorage with his family and raise his young kids in such a vibrant community.  

Starting with undergraduate studies in biochemistry and molecular biology at UC Santa Barbara, Dr. Seible went on to earn his M.D. from Harvard Medical School before returning to the West Coast for a residency in radiation oncology at UC San Diego. During his training, Dr. Seible developed a passion for caring for diverse and underserved populations. He has been active in the leadership of multiple initiatives to address health disparities in cancer care, and enjoys partnering with patients from all walks of life to achieve their goals for care. He is committed to educational outreach for both patients and pre-Health students, and he directs the ANION (Alaska Native Internship in ONcology) program for high school and college students that is based at ARTC.  

When not at work, you may find him exploring in the outdoors with his family, Nordic skiing, paddle boarding, fishing, or bore tide surfing. Dr. Seible is also fluent in Spanish. 

  • Board Certified in Radiation Oncology by the American Board of Radiology (ABR)
  • American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO)

John S. Yordy, M.D., Ph.D.

Dr. Yordy always dreamed of living in Alaska. After his third visit, he made the permanent move to the Mat-Su Valley.

Dr. Yordy is a graduate of the Medical Scientist Training Program at the Medical University of South Carolina, where he earned his M.D. and Ph.D. degrees. Following the completion of residency in Radiation Oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Dr. Yordy joined the faculty at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, working as a physician scientist. He worked in the clinic as well as directed a translational research lab testing new drugs that could be combined with radiation therapy to make radiation treatments more effective.

Prior to medical and graduate school, Dr. Yordy was able to visit and experience many different parts of the world, as well as work in several interesting jobs.

  • Board Certified in Radiation Oncology by the American Board of Radiology (ABR).
  • American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO)
  • American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), American College of Radiology (ACR)
  • International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC)
  • American Radium Society (ARS).

Ewa Zabrocka, M.D.

As an outdoor enthusiast, Dr. Zabrocka always dreamt of exploring beautiful Alaska. She is now very excited to practice here and call it her home.

Following obtaining her M.D. degree from Medical University of Bialystok, Poland, Dr. Zabrocka completed residency in radiation oncology at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook, serving as a chief resident in the final two years of residency.

During her training, Dr. Zabrocka was actively involved in patient safety and quality improvement initiatives. She also worked on research projects focusing on predicting treatment outcomes in cancer patients and exploring new treatment approaches. Her clinical interests revolve around advanced radiation delivery techniques, relationship-centered care, and interdisciplinary approach to cancer treatment.

She is thrilled to be a part of AVRTC and looks forward to leverage her training and skills to provide exceptional care to our patients.

Outside of work, Dr. Zabrocka enjoys hiking, biking, swimming, and traveling.

  • American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO)
  • American College of Radiation Oncology (ACRO)
  • Society for Women in Radiation Oncology (SWRO)
  • American Medical Association (AMA)

Aaron S. Kusano,
M.D., S.M.​

Bio

Aaron S. Kusano,
M.D., S.M.​

Bio

Aaron S. Kusano,
M.D., S.M.​

Bio

Daniel Seible,
M.D.​

Bio

Aaron S. Kusano,
M.D., S.M.​

Bio

John S. Yordy,
M.D., Ph.D.​

Bio

Aaron S. Kusano,
M.D., S.M.​

Bio

Ewa Zabrocka,
M.D.​

Bio

Aaron S. Kusano, M.D., S.M.

Dr. Aaron Kusano is a born and raised Alaskan and product of the distinguished Alaska WWAMI program, a collaborative medical school with the University of Washington School of Medicine.

He received his medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine where he also completed his training in radiation oncology. Following his undergraduate studies at Johns Hopkins University, he received a Master’s degree in cancer epidemiology at the Harvard School of Public Health.  During medical school, he took a year off to participate in a year-long fellowship in applied epidemiology at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, GA and broadened his experience in public health.

Dr. Kusano has published numerous research articles and has spoken at national conferences about quality and safety in radiation oncology as well as the importance of patient communication in cancer care. He continues to be an active mentor to students interested in health careers and maintains a faculty appointment with the University of Washington Department of Radiation Oncology as well as teaching within the Alaska WWAMI Program.

He is ecstatic to live in and contribute to the Alaska community, providing compassionate care of the highest quality to Alaskans. He currently serves as Medical Director as well as head of Anchorage and Valley Radiation Therapy Center’s brachytherapy program.

Certifications and Memberships

  • Board Certified in Radiation Oncology by the American Board of Radiology (ABR)
  • Member of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)
  • American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
  • American Brachytherapy Society (ABS)

Daniel Seible, M.D.

Dr. Daniel Seible first visited Alaska as a boy on a fishing trip. He is now thrilled to live in Anchorage with his family and to raise his kids in such a vibrant community.  

Starting with undergraduate studies in biochemistry and molecular biology at UC Santa Barbara, Dr. Seible went on to earn his M.D. from Harvard Medical School before returning to the West Coast for residency in radiation oncology at UC San Diego.

During his training, Dr. Seible developed a passion for caring for diverse and underserved populations. He has since been active in the leadership of multiple initiatives to address health disparities in cancer care and enjoys partnering with people of all backgrounds to achieve their personal goals for care.

Dr. Seible is also committed to educational outreach for both patients and pre-Health students, and he directs the ANION (Alaska Native Internship in Oncology) program for high school and college students that is based at ARTC.  

When not at work, you may find him exploring the outdoors with his family, Nordic skiing, paddle boarding, fishing, or bore tide surfing. Dr. Seible is also fluent in Spanish. 

Certifications and Memberships

  • Board Certified in Radiation Oncology by the American Board of Radiology (ABR)
  • American Association for Cancer Research
  • American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)
  • American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

John S. Yordy, M.D., Ph.D.

Dr. John Yordy is a graduate of the Medical Scientist Training Program at the Medical University of South Carolina, where he earned his M.D. and Ph. D. degrees.

Following the completion of residency in Radiation Oncology at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Dr. Yordy joined the faculty at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, working as a physician scientist.  He worked in the clinic as well as ran a translational research lab testing new drugs that could be combined with radiation therapy to make radiation treatments more effective.

Prior to medical and graduate school, Dr. Yordy was able to visit and experience many different parts of the world, as well as work in several interesting jobs.  “I have traveled to Alaska three times, and I have always wanted to live in Alaska delivering high -quality radiation therapy to anyone in need of this treatment.  I am very happy to be living and working in the Valley, to have established relationships with the Valley community, and treating patients with the highest level of care.

Certifications and Memberships

  • Board Certified in Radiation Oncology by the American Board of Radiology (ABR)
  • Member of the American Association for Cancer Research
  • American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
  • American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Ewa Zabrocka, M.D.

As an outdoor enthusiast, Dr. Zabrocka always dreamt of exploring beautiful Alaska.  She is now very excited to practice here and call it her home.

After obtaining her M.D. degree from Medical University of Bialystok, Poland, Dr. Zabrocka completed residency in radiation oncology at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook, serving as a chief resident in the final two years of residency.

During her training, Dr. Zabrocka was actively involved in patient safety and quality improvement initiatives.  She also worked on research projects focusing on predicting treatment outcomes in cancer patients and exploring new treatment approaches.  Her clinical interests revolve around advanced radiation delivery techniques, relationship-centered care, and interdisciplinary approach to cancer treatment.

She is thrilled to be a part of AVRTC and looks forward to leveraging her training and skills to provide exceptional care to our patients.  Outside of work, Dr. Zabrocka enjoys hiking, biking, swimming, and traveling.

Certifications and Memberships

  • Board Certified in Radiation Oncology by the American Board of Radiology (ABR)
  • American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO)
  • American College of Radiation Oncology (ACRO)
  • Society for Women in Radiation Oncology (SWRO)
  • American Medical Association (AMA)