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Dr. Stephen W. Doggett, MD

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Specializes in: Radiation Oncology

University of Central Florida College of Medicine (1980)

Professional interests include: radiation therapy, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, cancer, and more.

20341 Southwest Birch Street Suite 330
Newport Beach, CA 92660

(949) 490-4820

Dr. Stephen W. Doggett, MD is a radiation oncologist in Tustin, CA specializing in radiation oncology. He graduated from University of Central Florida College of Medicine in 1980 and has 46 years of experience. Dr. Stephen W. Doggett, MD is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Health Care, Providence Medical Foundation, Providence, Providence Mission Hospital - Laguna Beach, Mission Hospital Leonard Cancer Institute - Mission Viejo, Providence Affiliated Physicians, Mission, Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo, Mission Hospital Mission Viejo and Mission Hospital Laguna Beach.

Office Locations

14642 Newport Avenue Suite 470
Tustin, CA 92780

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Mission Hospital Laguna Beach

20341 Southwest Birch Street Suite 330
Newport Beach, CA 92660

(949) 490-4820

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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

“Special thanks to Dr. Stephen Doggett and staff of Tustin, California.”—"Obituary for Thomas "Tom" William Kullen", Park Record, October 2020

“"Neither side wants to find out the other one is better," says Dr. Stephen Doggett, a Tustin radiologist whose practice consists of providing brachytherapy, the implantation of radiation seeds into...”—"Act? Wait? It can be your choice", Los Angeles Times, July 2006

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen W. Doggett, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Tustin, CA during 2012 were radiation therapy, minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen W. Doggett, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	34
doctor visit	523
gastrointestinal procedures	36
minimally invasive procedures	36
radiation therapy	123
thoracic (chest) imaging	34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen W. Doggett, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Tustin, CA during 2013 were radiation therapy, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen W. Doggett, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	869
gastrointestinal procedures	20
minimally invasive procedures	20
radiation therapy	109

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen W. Doggett, MD.

**Gender**
Male	538
Female	228

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	675
Black	0
Hispanic	40
Asian	28
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	225
From 75 to 84	297
85 and over	217
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen W. Doggett, MD in 2013

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	14
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen W. Doggett, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Tustin, CA during 2014 were radiation therapy, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen W. Doggett, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1185
gastrointestinal procedures	24
minimally invasive procedures	24
radiation therapy	80

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen W. Doggett, MD.

**Gender**
Male	650
Female	401

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	987
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	319
From 75 to 84	392
85 and over	329
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen W. Doggett, MD in 2014

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen W. Doggett, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Tustin, CA during 2015 were radiation therapy, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen W. Doggett, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	563
gastrointestinal procedures	15
minimally invasive procedures	15
radiation therapy	66

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen W. Doggett, MD.

**Gender**
Male	656
Female	326

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	910
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	350
From 75 to 84	354
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen W. Doggett, MD in 2015

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	12
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen W. Doggett, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Tustin, CA during 2016 were radiation therapy, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen W. Doggett, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	492
gastrointestinal procedures	26
minimally invasive procedures	26
radiation therapy	87

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen W. Doggett, MD.

**Gender**
Male	299
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	341
Black	17
Hispanic	24
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen W. Doggett, MD in 2016

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Dementia	12
Cancer	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen W. Doggett, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Tustin, CA during 2017 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen W. Doggett, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	425
radiation therapy	12

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen W. Doggett, MD.

**Gender**
Male	304
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	409
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	166
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen W. Doggett, MD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	10
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen W. Doggett, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	385

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen W. Doggett, MD.

**Gender**
Male	215
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	308
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	102
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen W. Doggett, MD in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	14
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen W. Doggett, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Tustin, CA during 2019 were radiation therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen W. Doggett, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	221
radiation therapy	12

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen W. Doggett, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	192
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen W. Doggett, MD in 2019

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	13
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen W. Doggett, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	319

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen W. Doggett, MD.

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	255
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen W. Doggett, MD in 2020

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	25
Dementia	9
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen W. Doggett, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	252

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen W. Doggett, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	179
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen W. Doggett, MD in 2021

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen W. Doggett, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	290

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen W. Doggett, MD.

**Gender**
Male	175
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	270
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	80
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen W. Doggett, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen W. Doggett, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Stephen W. Doggett, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Tustin, CA were radiation therapy, CT scan, thoracic (chest) imaging and minimally invasive procedures.

CT scan	34
doctor visit	502
gastrointestinal procedures	24
minimally invasive procedures	24
radiation therapy	69
thoracic (chest) imaging	34

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen W. Doggett, MD.

**Gender**
Female	153
Male	300

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	5
Non-Hispanic White	411
Hispanic	14
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	66
75 to 84	175
Less than 65	3
65 to 74	128

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen W. Doggett, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Stephen W. Doggett, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Dementia	10
Cancer	21

Education & Training

Dr. Stephen W. Doggett, MD graduated from University of Central Florida College of Medicine in 1980. He completed residency at Palmetto Health Richland. He is certified by the American Board of Radiology, Radiation Oncology and has a state license in Arizona.

Medical School: University of Central Florida College of Medicine (1980)

Residency: Palmetto Health Richland

Board Certification: American Board of Radiology, Radiation Oncology

Licensed In: Arizona

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Stephen W. Doggett, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baptist Memorial Health Care

Providence Medical Foundation

Providence

Providence Mission Hospital - Laguna Beach

Mission Hospital Leonard Cancer Institute - Mission Viejo

Providence Affiliated Physicians, Mission

Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo

Mission Hospital Mission Viejo

Mission Hospital Laguna Beach

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

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

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Stephen W. Doggett, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Aetna HMO

Blue Shield of California

United Healthcare HMO

Anthem

Medicare Advantage

Providence

Health Net HMO

CIGNA HMO

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
IsoRay, Inc	$1,767 Brachytherapy Source $1,767
Theragenics Corporation	$438 $438
Elekta, Inc.	$220 Venezia $195	ELEKTA BRACHYTHERAPY $26
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$176 IMBRUVICA $94	DARZALEX $58	Erleada $24
Amgen Inc.	$168 XGEVA $79	LUMAKRAS $29	Kyprolis $23	Vectibix $22	Neulasta $16
Other	$1,839 Axxent Controller $125	Monarch Platform $107	Xofigo $97	AVIATOR $94	XPOVIO $93	Other $1,322

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,152
Travel and Lodging	$780
Consulting Fee	$500
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$125
Education	$52

Biography

Dr. Stephen Doggett is a specialist in radiation oncology in Tustin, CA and Newport Beach, CA. Areas of expertise for Dr. Doggett include radioembolization (selective internal radiation therapy), intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), and image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT). His hospital/clinic affiliations include Baptist Memorial Health Care and Providence Medical Foundation. United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California appears to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Doggett takes. Dr. Doggett's practice in Newport Beach, CA is open to new patients as reported by Providence Medical Foundation. Before performing his residency at Palmetto Health Richland, City of Hope, and Palmetto General Hospital, Dr. Doggett attended the University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine and the University of Central Florida College of Medicine for medical school.