Luqman K. Dad, MD

Luqman Dad, MD is the medical director at the Center for Advanced Radiation Oncology at White Oak. Dr. Dad is recognized for his expertise in stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT), intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), and proton beam therapy (PBT).  As a resident, he was elected by his peers to serve as Chairman of the Association of Residents in Radiation Oncology (ARRO), where he helped lead the ARRO-ASTRO (American Society for Radiation Oncology) Global Health Initiative. Today, Dr. Dad serves on multiple ASTRO committees, including: Best Practices, Corporate Relations, Disciplines of Leadership Course Development, International Education Committee, and ACR-ASTRO SBRT Practice Parameters.   A rising leader in radiation oncology, Dr. Dad has authored and co-authored numerous scientific articles, presented his research in medicine and science internationally, as well as remains active in global efforts to maintain the highest quality of radiation oncology services to all populations.  In 2019, Dr. Dad helped launch an Affiliate Partnership with the Maryland Proton Treatment Center, to help bring this novel tool to treat select cases where proton beam is medically necessary to optimally deliver radiation dose and also spare adjacent critical normal tissue. Dr. Dad is adjunct faculty at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology. Dr. Dad grew up just down the road from White Oak Cancer Center and attended Paint Branch HS. He is a proud Washingtonian, huge local sports fan, and enjoys spending free time with his family and friends.