Sean Szeja, M.D., M.S.

Sean S. Szeja, M.D., M.S., is a radiation oncologist who brings diverse knowledge and experience to City of Hope. He first came to Southern California from Florida to attend Caltech where he double majored in physics and economics, and also engaged in research at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He went on to University of Chicago and earned a master's degree in mathematics. After receiving his medical degree from University of Arizona, he completed his internship at the University of Nevada and residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch, with integrated rotations at MD Anderson Cancer Center and Houston Methodist Hospitals. Dr. Szeja served as a chief resident during his fourth year and received the Roentgen Resident Research Award from the Radiological Society of America.
He has co-authored papers in lymphoma, and breast, lung and colorectal cancers, and was recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncologist's Breast Cancer symposium for his work in demonstrating the benefits of radiation in older patients with triple-negative breast cancer.
2013, Doctor of Medicine, University of Arizona, College of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona
2004, Master of Science, Financial Mathematics, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
2003, Bachelor of Science, Physics and Economics, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California
2014-2018, Resident, Radiation Oncology, University of Texas, Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas
2013-2014, Internship, Internal Medicine, University of Nevada, School of Medicine, Reno, Nevada
2018-present, Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope, Duarte, CA
RSNA Roentgen Resident Research Award 2016
ASCO Gastrointestinal Symposium 2016 Merit Award
ASCO Breast Symposium 2015. Selected for Press Program and Merit Award.
<ul>Highlighted in multiple publication series: Oncology Times, Asco Post, Healio, cancer connect, medpagetoday, breastcancer.org, cancer network, practice update, nursing.onclive.com, cancer-therapy-advisor</ul>ASTRO Annual Meeting 2013 work: selected for ARRO-Poster Walk with a Professor
Annual Meeting 2010 oral presentation: awarded Special Recognition Award for Medical Student Presenter