Ronald L. Stephens, M.D., M.A. (Wales)
Oncologist

Dr. Stephens has been an oncologist since 1972, becoming certified in medical oncology when the first national examination for this
specialty was offered by the American Board of Internal Medicine in 1973. After graduating from medical school in 1965, he did internal medicine training and a hematology fellowship at the University of Kansas Medical Center, followed by an oncology fellowship at the National Cancer Institute.

He joined the full-time faculty at the University of Kansas Medical Center in 1972. Before leaving the institution in 1996, Dr. Stephens served as Director of Clinical Oncology for a period of 15 years.
In 1990 and 1991 he spent a sabbatical year in Wales, receiving a master’s degree in the Philosophy of Health Care.

Dr. Stephens was a frequent participant and creator of new research protocols for the treatment of cancer patients during his 24 years as a faculty member at KU. He continues to have a clinical appointment at the University of Kansas Medical Center and remains an active participant in the weekly cancer conferences in Kansas City.

While consulting with Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Dr. Stephens has been and continues to be instrumental in developing The Oncology Center, both by seeing patients and by contributing to the expansion of new staff and programs. Currently he works part time seeing patients and serving as the center’s Medical Director.

Celebrating almost 40 years in the medical profession, 30 of which are in oncology, Dr. Stephens believes much of the progress in the treatment of cancer patients can be attributed to patients’ willingness to participate in research trials.

Ronald L. Stephens, M.D., M.A. (Wales)
Oncologist

Matthew N. Stein, M.D.
Hematologist/Oncologist

Sharon E. Soule, M.D.
Hematologist/Oncologist

Raonak Ekram, M.D.
Hematologist/Oncologist

Eston J. Schwartz, M.D.
Hematologist/Oncologist

Sheryle D'Amico
Director

Karen L. Finkbiner, Pharm. D, RPh
Oncology Pharmacist