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Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD

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Specializes in: Radiation Oncology

Medical College of Georgia (1973)

Professional interests include: non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, cancer, rectal problems, and more.

1800 Medical Center Drive Suite 100
San Bernardino, CA 92411

(909) 887-8800

Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD is a radiation oncologist in Apple Valley, CA specializing in radiation oncology. He graduated from Medical College of Georgia in 1973 and has 53 years of experience. Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD is affiliated with Providence St. Mary Medical Center, Desert Valley Hospital, MemorialCare, Dignity Health, Providence Medical Foundation, Providence, Astrana Health, Community Hospital San Bernardino, Alpha Care Medical Group, St. Mary Medical Center (Apple Valley), Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Mary and MOJAVE RADIATION ONCOLOGY MEDICAL GROUP INC.

Office Locations

MOJAVE RADIATION ONCOLOGY MEDICAL GROUP INC

18280 Siskiyou Road
Apple Valley, CA 92307

(760) 242-9999

(760) 242-1121

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MOJAVE RADIATION ONCOLOGY MEDICAL GROUP INC

1800 Medical Center Drive Suite 100
San Bernardino, CA 92411

(909) 887-8800

(909) 887-5678

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2650 Elm Avenue
Long Beach, CA

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400 N. Pepper Avenue
Colton, CA 92324

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External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT)

External beam radiation therapy (EBRT) is a type of cancer treatment that delivers radiation from outside of the body. The goal of EBRT is to destroy cancer cells and shrink tumors, although it may also be used to alleviate symptoms rather than cure cancer.

EBRT can be delivered through several different methods, which may be combined or used alone. The type and length of treatment vary based on the location of the cancer or tumor and its size. Techniques for EBRT include:

Conventional external beam radiation therapy, which delivers a single beam of radiation from multiple directions. Conventional EBRT is commonly used to treat brain tumors, particularly when the entire brain needs treatment.
Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), which uses smaller beams with adjustable intensity levels, so the most intense beams can be directed at the tumor. IMRT is used in several types of cancers, including prostate, gastrointestinal, brain, and lung cancers.
Orthovoltage, which uses low energy X-rays that do not penetrate the skin very deeply. Orthovoltage is typically used for skin cancers or other skin conditions.
Proton therapy, which uses a particle accelerator to deliver positively charged particles (protons) for cancer treatment. Proton beams can be controlled more precisely than X-rays, so there is less risk of damage to healthy tissue. This makes proton therapy a good option for younger patients, as other types of EBRT pose long-term risks such as growth problems and heart disease.
Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), which is a non-surgical type of radiation therapy that uses 3-D imaging to directly target tumors and avoid healthy tissue. SRS is often used for small tumors, particularly those in the brain (cranial radiosurgery) and spine (spinal radiosurgery). When performed outside of the brain and spine, it is called stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT).

Typically, patients will undergo treatment for five days a week over the course of several weeks, and they should be able to go home the same day. Each session can take less than an hour, with most of the time spent determining proper positioning of the body. Actual delivery of the radiation may only take a few minutes, and patients will wear a lead shield to protect healthy body tissues while receiving their treatment.

EBRT is painless, but it does come with some side effects, such as fatigue. Over the course of the therapy, oncologists will monitor patients' conditions and adjust their dosage, number of sessions, and length of treatment based on their body's response to the radiation.

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Radioembolization (Selective Internal Radiation Therapy)

Radioembolization, or selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT), is a minimally invasive procedure that uses radiation to treat liver tumors. By targeting the hepatic artery, or the main blood vessel that supplies the liver, radioembolization can cut off the blood supply to liver tumors. The tumors shrink, and minimal damage is done to healthy tissue. Radioembolization is a treatment option for tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or other radiation therapies, for liver cancer that is confined to the liver, or for liver cancer patients that have more than 3 months of life expectancy.

To perform radioembolization, a catheter is inserted into an artery in the groin and threaded to the liver. Radioactive beads, or pellets, are delivered through the catheter. The pellets will continuously deliver radiation for 10-14 days. The pellets will remain in the body permanently without causing any complications. If the tumor or cancer is confined to one portion of the liver, radioembolization will be performed in one treatment session. If both sides of the liver are affected, a second treatment session will be done about 8 weeks after the first.

Typically, most patients can return home and do light activity within hours following the procedure. Patients will be given medication to treat any possible side effects, which can include nausea, fever, abdominal pain, or tiredness.

In The News

“This is done in highly accurate, three-dimensional detail, according to the shape, size and location of the tumor, said Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, head of the radiation oncology division in the...”—"Radiation device gives Arrowhead a new tool", Pasadena Star-News, June 2010

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Apple Valley, CA during 2012 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	649
radiation therapy	2144

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Apple Valley, CA during 2013 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	702
radiation therapy	2097

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	25
Hispanic	48
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	27
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD in 2013

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	46
Dementia	10
Cancer	62

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Apple Valley, CA during 2014 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	479
radiation therapy	1106

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	130
Black	21
Hispanic	45
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	26
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD in 2014

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	65

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Apple Valley, CA during 2015 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	433
radiation therapy	739

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	246
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	288
Black	56
Hispanic	84
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	44
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	65

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Apple Valley, CA during 2016 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	272
radiation therapy	372

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	114
Black	0
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	17
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	32
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	44
Dementia	13
Cancer	63

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Apple Valley, CA during 2017 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	216
radiation therapy	318

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	93
Black	0
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	17
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	45
Dementia	10
Cancer	71

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Apple Valley, CA during 2018 were radiation therapy, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	190
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
radiation therapy	410

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	87
Black	24
Hispanic	41
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	20
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	51
Dementia	8
Cancer	70

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Apple Valley, CA during 2019 were radiation therapy, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	217
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
radiation therapy	323

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	82
Black	24
Hispanic	37
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	17
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	52
Dementia	10
Cancer	67

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Apple Valley, CA during 2020 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	145
radiation therapy	172

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	53

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	58
Black	0
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	50
Dementia	11
Cancer	58

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Apple Valley, CA during 2021 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	15
radiation therapy	33

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	31

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	39
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	54
Dementia	21
Cancer	48

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	95

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	41

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	34
Black	0
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	54
Dementia	0
Cancer	72

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Apple Valley, CA were radiation therapy, hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	310
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
radiation therapy	771

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	13
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	96
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	35
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	45
85 and over	15
Less than 65	21
65 to 74	75

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD treated were hypertension, cancer, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	42
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	9
Cancer	58

Education & Training

Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD graduated from Medical College of Georgia in 1973. He completed residency at University of California, Davis Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Certification: MEDICAL BOARD OF CALIFORNIA and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Medical College of Georgia (1973)

Residency: University of California, Davis Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Certification: MEDICAL BOARD OF CALIFORNIA

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence St. Mary Medical Center

Desert Valley Hospital

MemorialCare

Dignity Health

Providence Medical Foundation

Providence

Astrana Health

Community Hospital San Bernardino

Alpha Care Medical Group

St. Mary Medical Center (Apple Valley)

Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Mary

MOJAVE RADIATION ONCOLOGY MEDICAL GROUP INC

Insurance Information

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Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Health Net HMO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA HMO, Medicare Advantage, Blue Shield of California and United Healthcare HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Health Net HMO

Aetna HMO

CIGNA HMO

Medicare Advantage

Blue Shield of California

United Healthcare HMO

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Munther E. Alqaisi, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
RefleXion Medical, Inc.	$282 REFLEXION MEDICAL RADIOTHERAPY SYSTEM $282
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.	$171 $171
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.	$65 ORGOVYX $65
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$59 XARELTO $59
Novo Nordisk Inc	$52 Tresiba $52
Other	$388 KEYTRUDA $49	Interventional Lung Solutions $44	Optune $41	XTANDI $37	TAFINLAR $32	Other $185

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,017

Biography

Dr. Munther Alqaisi is a specialist in radiation oncology. He works in Apple Valley, CA, Colton, CA, and Long Beach, CA. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Davis, Dr. Alqaisi attended the University of Baghdad and Medical College of Georgia for medical school. These areas are among his clinical interests: radioembolization (selective internal radiation therapy), intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), and colon cancer. He appears to be in-network for United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Blue California, and more. Dr. Alqaisi (or staff) speaks the following languages: Arabic, Spanish, and Hindi. His professional affiliations include Astrana Health, MemorialCare, and Providence St. Mary Medical Center. He welcomes new patients at his office inSan Bernardino, CA as reported by Providence Medical Foundation.