Julius Weng, M.D.

Julius Weng, M.D.
Radiation Oncologist
Clinical Expertise
  • Clinical Trials
  • Gastrointestinal Cancers
  • Genitourinary Cancers
  • Lower GI Oncology (Colon, Rectal and Anal)
  • Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy
  • Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Research Area
  • Clinical Informatics
  • MRI-Guided Radiation Therapy
  • Adaptive Radiation Therapy
  • Patient Quality of Life
Academic Appointments
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology

As a radiation oncologist, Dr. Julius Weng is dedicated to providing personalized, state-of-the-art treatment tailored to each patient’s physical and emotional needs. He believes in the importance of a holistic approach to cancer care and considers guiding patients through their cancer journeys to be an incredible privilege. When patients walk into his clinic, Dr. Weng’s goal is for them to feel a sense of hope and reassurance—knowing that they will receive not only the highest quality medical care, but also genuine compassion and support from every member of the team.

Dr. Weng received his undergraduate and medical degrees at UCLA. He completed his residency at the MD Anderson Cancer Center, where he developed expertise in advanced radiation therapy techniques including MRI-guidance, adaptive therapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, and stereotactic body radiation therapy. During his residency, he received multiple awards including the prestigious ASCO Conquer Cancer Quality Care and Thomas Buchholz Legacy of Leadership Awards.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Weng is actively involved in research with the goal of optimizing the effectiveness of radiation therapy and improving patient quality of life. He has led clinical trials investigating the combination of radiation and immunotherapy as well as leveraging the use of MRI-guidance for high-risk tumors. Dr. Weng has authored multiple book chapters and publications in medical journals including JCO Precision Oncology, JAMA Network, and the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, and Physics.

Dr. Weng is a Southern California native and is honored to provide care to the local community he cherishes. In his free time, he enjoys spending quality time with his wife, son, and two dogs.

Location

Education & Experience

Degrees
  • 2019, Doctor of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California Los Angeles; Los Angeles, California
  • 2014, Bachelor of Science in Physiological Science, University of California, Los Angeles; Los Angeles, California
Residency
  • 2020-2024 Radiation Oncology Residency, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston, Texas
  • 2019-2020 Preliminary Medicine Internship, University of Texas Health Science Center; Houston, Texas

Publications

  • Mesko S, Weng J, Das P, Koong AC, Herman J, Elrod-Joplin D, Kerr A, Aloia T, Frenzel J, French K, Martinez W, Recinos I, Daftary U, Alshaikh A, Ning M, Moreno A, Nguyen Q. Using patient flow analysis with real-time patient tracking to optimize radiation oncology consultation visits. BMC Health Services Research. 2022;22(1):1517.
  • Weng J, Ajani JA, Blum Murphy M, Badgwell BD, Tchakarov AS, Mamlouk O, Das P. Immunotherapy recall: radiation induced reactivation of immune checkpoint inhibitor nephritis. JCO Precision Oncology. 2022 Aug;6:e2200049.
  • Weng J, Odwuor A, Yang J, Lee P. High-field MR-guided radiation therapy for oligometastatic central lung cancer: current state and future opportunities. Applied Radiation Oncology. 2021;10(4):40-47.
  • Weng J, Lei X, Schlembach P, Bloom ES, Shaitelman SF, Arzu IY, Chronowski G, Dvorak T, Grade E, Hoffman K, Perkins G, Reed VK, Shah SJ, Stauder MC, Strom EA, Tereffe W, Woodward WA, Hortobagyi GN, Hunt K, Buchholz TA, Smith BD. Five-year longitudinal analysis of patient-reported outcomes and cosmesis in a randomized trial of conventionally fractionated versus hypofractionated whole-breast irradiation. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2021;111(2):360-370.
  • Nguyen S, Weng J, Sison J, Waxer J, Dholakia N, Lam B, Marques C, Olch A, Ballas L, Chang E, Wong K. Volumetric modulated craniospinal irradiation workflow optimization through quantitative analytics: a single-institution case study comparing pediatric and adult settings. Journal of Radiation Oncology. 2020;9:113–121.
  • Hussain SA, Heesch J, Weng J, Rajaraman R, Numis A, Sankar R. Potential induction of epileptic spasms by nonselective voltage-gated sodium channel blockade: Interaction with etiology. Epilepsy Behav. 2021;115:107624.
  • Yuan Y, Aghdam N, Fuller D, Weng J, Chu F, Mardirossian G, Steinberg M, Collins S, King C, Kishan A. Testosterone levels and sexual quality of life following stereotactic body radiation therapy for prostate cancer: a multi-institutional analysis of prospective trials. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2019;105(1):149-154.
  • Weng J, Ahn R, Silverman DH, Hussain SA. Hypsarrhythmia impact on widespread, asymmetric regional cerebral metabolism. Seizure. 2019;71:29-34.
  • Kishan A, Tyran M, Weng J, Upadhyaya S, Lamb J, Steinberg M, King C, Cao M. Stereotactic body radiotherapy to the prostate and pelvic lymph nodes: a dosimetric analysis of a phase II prospective trial. Br J Radiol. 2019;92(1099):20181001.
  • Luca V, Weng J, Jagsi R, Chu F, Ahmad S, Steinberg M, Raldow A. Gender differences in clinical activity and Medicare payments to radiation oncologists. JAMA Netw Open. 2019;2(3):e190932.
  • Weng J, Luca V, Chu F, Nam G, Steinberg, L, Raldow A. Assessment of gender distribution among radiation oncologists receiving payments from industry. JAMA Netw Open. 2019;2(1):e187377.
  • Shkirkova K, Saver J, Starkman S, Wong G, Weng J, Hamilton S, Liebeskind D, Eckstein M, Stratton S, Pratt F, Conwit R, Sanossian N, FAST-MAG Trial Coordinators and Investigators. Frequency, predictors, and outcomes of prehospital and early post-arrival neurological deterioration. JAMA Neurol. 2018;75(11):1364-1374.
  • Ali LK, Weng J, Starkman S, Saver J, Kim D, Ovbiagele B, Buck B, Sanossian N, Vespa P, Bang O, Jahan R, Duckwiler G, Vinuela F, Liebeskind D. Heads up! A novel provocative maneuver to guide acute ischemic stroke management. Interv Neurol. 2017;6(1-2):8-15.
  • Hussain SA, Mathern GW, Hung P, Weng J, Sankar R, Wu JY. Intraoperative fast ripples independently predict postsurgical epilepsy outcome: comparison with other electrocorticographic phenomena. Epilepsy Res. 2017;135:79-86.
  • Hussain SA, Lay J, Cheng E, Weng J, Sankar R, Baca CB. Recognition of infantile spasms is often delayed: the ASSIST study. J Pediatr. 2017;190:215-221.e1.
    16. Hussain SA, Zhou R, Jacobson C, Weng J, Cheng E, Lay J, Hung P, Lerner J, Sankar R. Perceived efficacy of cannabidiol-enriched cannabis extracts for treatment of pediatric epilepsy: A potential role for infantile spasms and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. Epilepsy Behav. 2015;47:138-41.

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