Bachelor of Science in Biology
San Diego State University · San Diego, California
Patrick Linson, MD, MPH, DABR
Meet Dr. Linson
A thoughtful partner in your care.
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Dr. Patrick Linson is a San Diego radiation oncologist treating prostate, brain, spine, lung, kidney and skin cancers, as well as osteoarthritis pain and Dupuytren’s contracture.
He works closely with each patient, their family and the wider care team to explain options and build an individualized plan. His approach combines current evidence with advanced radiation therapy, with the goals of achieving the best possible outcome and limiting side effects.
Patrick W. Linson, MD, MPH, DABRBoard-Certified Radiation OncologistHarvard Medical School Graduate & Harvard-Trained Radiation Oncologist29 Years of Clinical and Research Experience
“My hope is to treat every patient in the same way I would want my own family to be treated.”— Patrick Linson, MD
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Hear about his philosophy of care and the relationship he aims to build with every patient and family.
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Harvard-trained.
Patient-centered.
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Harvard Medical School · Boston, Massachusetts
Clinical Effectiveness Program
Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Public Health
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Harvard School of Public Health · Boston, Massachusetts
Clinical Research Fellowship in Medicine
Brigham and Women’s Hospital · Boston, Massachusetts
Internship in Internal Medicine
Brigham and Women’s Hospital · Boston, Massachusetts
Residency Training in Radiation Oncology
Harvard Joint Center for Radiation Therapy, Harvard Medical School · Boston, Massachusetts
Honors & awards
Recognition.
2001Harvard Medical School Dean’s Award
1997Harvard Medical School Ebert Award
1996Massachusetts Medical Society Scholar
1994National Medical Fellow
1992–1993Mortar Board Honor Society
1992–1993Drs. Ann and David Johns Outstanding Award
1991–1993Dean’s List
1992Title V Honors
1992Health Careers Opportunity Program Leadership Award
1991Crimson Scholar Honor Student
1988Nomination to the United States Naval Academy
Professional organizations
Professional community.
Professional affiliations have included:
- American College of Radiology
- American Medical Association
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
- American Society for Radiation Oncology
- Association of Residents in Radiation Oncology
- Massachusetts Medical Society
- Radiosurgery Society
- Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science
Professional activities
Leadership & service.
Scripps MD Anderson Project Work Group
Medical Director, Scripps Clinic Radiation Therapy Centers in Vista and Encinitas, including Vista CyberKnife
Harvard University Admissions Committee
Chair of Oncology, Tri-City Medical Center
Medical Director and Practice Manager, Oncology Therapies of Vista, Pacific Radiation Oncology and CyberKnife of Southern California at Vista
Consultant and task force member, National Cancer Institute initiative to reduce cervical cancer mortality in minority and rural communities
Joint Center for Radiation Therapy Residency Selection Committee
Co-Director, Harvard Medical School Four Directions Summer Research Program
Director, Native American Women’s Health Education Project, North American Indian Center of Boston
Massachusetts Medical Society President’s Committee on Ethnic Health
Community service & mentorship
Investing in others.
- Mentors high school, college and medical students interested in medicine and biomedical research and provides cancer-clinic shadowing opportunities.
- Continues to advise former participants and graduates of Harvard Medical School’s Four Directions Summer Research Program, which he helped create.
- Supports community service efforts serving children, families experiencing homelessness, older adults and displaced individuals.
- Gives cancer-prevention and cancer-treatment talks throughout San Diego County.
- Has participated in the American Cancer Society Relay For Life in North San Diego County through walking, speaking and fundraising.