UC San Diego Health
Radiation Oncology • Escondido, CA
About
UC San Diego Health's Radiation Therapy & Radiosurgery center in Escondido, California offers advanced radiation oncology services including conformal radiation therapy, intensity-modulated radiation therapy, image-guided radiation therapy, volumetric-modulated arc therapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, stereotactic body radiation therapy, and brachytherapy. Treatment typically occurs five days per week for four to six weeks, with follow-up visits scheduled at three to six-month intervals to monitor progress and address side effects.
Clinic Type
Radiation Oncology
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Phone
858-657-7000
askus@health.ucsd.edu
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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FAQs
Radiation therapy schedule
Usually five days per week for four to six weeks. Your physician will determine the total number of treatments.
Follow-up visits after radiation therapy
You'll come in for follow-up visits so your doctor can monitor your progress and address any side effects you might be experiencing. These appointments are generally scheduled at three or six-month intervals.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- rater8 (for Dr. Donald B. Fuller, Escondido): 4.9 out of 5 stars (324 ratings)
- WebMD Care (for Dr. Reza Shirazi, Escondido): 5 out of 5 stars (13 ratings)
- rater8 (for Dr. Siavosh Vakilian, Escondido): 4.9 out of 5 stars (251 ratings)
Patients praise
- Professional and knowledgeable medical staff
- Compassionate and attentive patient care
- Clear explanations of treatment processes and procedures
- Efficient clinical workflow
Common complaints
- Difficulties navigating the health system administration
- Concerns regarding communication delays in record transfers
- Dissatisfaction with treatment plan recommendations
"Dr Fuller is totally committed to his patient’s wellbeing, evidenced by his knowledge, explanations of treatment, & eliciting our input. His enthusiasm is supportive..."
— rater8 review for Dr. Donald B. Fuller"Dr Shirazi is a wonderful doctor. He is extremely knowledgeable, caring, listens well, and thoroughly explains your condition and the best method to resolve your situation."
— WebMD Care review for Dr. Reza Shirazi"Surviving cancer was difficult but it was far harder surviving the UCSD system. It is absolutely awful. Please do not go here."
— LocalityBiz review for Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego HealthSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Palomar Health and UC San Diego Health Form Joint Powers Authority — Jul 2, 2026
- Palomar Health, UC San Diego Health finalize JPA, form new system — Jul 2, 2026
- Palomar Health rebrands to Palomar UC San Diego Health - Escondido Times-Advocate — Jul 2, 2026
- Radiation Oncology Manager $20K Hiring Incentive - LinkedIn — Jul 7, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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