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Patient Rating:

4.8 out of 5

93 Patient Ratings
31 Patient Comments

Jonathan D. Tward, M.D., Ph.D.

Specialties

Languages

  • English

Bio

Jonathan Tward, MD, PhD, a Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) physician and investigator, is an assistant professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Utah. He is a member of the multidisciplinary genitourinary, gastrointestinal, and central nervous system teams.

Tward specializes in prostate cancer and other genitourinary malignancies. He is actively engaged in translational, clinical, and outcomes research. His clinical expertise is in delivering intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT), stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), as well as low-dose-rate and high-dose-rate brachytherapy.

Tward is also a strong advocate for cancer patients through his annual advocacy efforts in Washington D.C with Utah’s elected federal representatives. Tward is a member of the Institutional Review Board at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. He is also a member of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology and serves on their congressional relations committee. Tward is also a member of the American Brachytherapy Society, the Utah Medical Association, and numerous other medical societies.

Tward earned a bachelor’s degree in biology at the University of California, Los Angeles. He earned a PhD in biochemistry and an MD at Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts. He completed a residency in radiation oncology at the University of Utah, and has completed mini-fellowships awarded by the American Brachytherapy Society in both low-dose rate brachytherapy at the Seattle Prostate Institute and high-dose rate brachytherapy at the Texas Cancer Clinic in San Antonio, Texas.

Tward is a board certified member of the American Board of Radiology (Radiation Oncology)

Before joining HCI, Tward served as Founder and CEO of the Multimedia Medical Reference Library, the internet’s first peer-reviewed medical information website, and also served on the Board of Directors for several other e-commerce and health related websites.

Locations

Schedule An Appointment Clinical Office Address
(801) 581-2396 Huntsman Cancer Hospital
Radiation Oncology
1950 Circle of Hope
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
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(801) 213-4320 South Jordan Health Center
5126 West Daybreak Parkway
South Jordan, UT 84095
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Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Radiation Oncology - Assistant Professor
Board Certification American Board of Radiology (Radiation Oncology)

Patient Ratings

The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

Likelihood of recommending doctor
4.8
My confidence in doctor
4.8
Time doctor spent with me
4.8
Doctor spoke using clear language
4.9
Doctor's effort to include me in decisions
4.8
Doctor's concern for questions & worries
4.9
Doctor's explanation of condition/problem
4.8
Wait time at clinic
4.4
Doctor's friendliness and courtesy
4.9

Patient Comments

Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

April 23, 2013

Dr. Tward spent nearly two hours with me reviewing possible approaches to radiation therapy for prostate cancer. I this this is remarkable.

April 22, 2013

Had a little mixup on where to receive radiation treatment -- the technician jumped to conclusions. Has since been rectified.

March 18, 2013

Drs. Tward and Ly were very informative, patient, and compassionate explaining procedures to me.

February 18, 2013

Dr Tward and his staff are wonderful.

February 12, 2013

what more is there to say. All 5s

February 12, 2013

Dr Tward typifies the confidence I have felt for all Huntsman care providers I have dealt with. He is friendly, courteous, considerate of my concerns and dignity, and above all, instills confidence. I would say "it's as if he really cares about me", but that's not right; I believe he actually does care.

February 04, 2013

Everyone gave me complete information, answered my questions, and always asked several times if I had questions throughout the exams or processes.

January 29, 2013

Excellent

January 14, 2013

Dr. Tward is great! I have full trust in him or I wouldn't still be going to him.

December 31, 2012

We have already recommended Dr. Tward and all of the HCI staff to anyone we know. We have been very impressed and know the rest of our care will be at the highest standard with the best outcome possible.

December 19, 2012

Drs. Burt and Tward are all I could want them to be. My experience with Dr. Tward from my first apptnt to this one year follow up has been fabulous.

November 18, 2012

Dr. Tward is terrific. Has discussed all relevant issues with me in detail.

October 07, 2012

Dr Tward is the BEST health care provider that I've ever had in ALL areas listed in this survey!!!

September 18, 2012

Dr. Tward is great!

August 31, 2012

Very informative in language I could understand

August 31, 2012

The staff is well informed and also when the MD enter the exam room I was in he had reviewed my file and new what was going on with my medical records.

August 23, 2012

We think Dr. Jonathan Tward is an outstanding physician. He is very positive. He was on time. He listened to our questions and gave us thoughtful, insightful, and helpful answers. He took time with us. My wife and I are grateful he is my doctors. We always look forward to seeing him. It was also nice to see other members of the staff. Especially Brennan and Erin who were two of my radiation techs during the seven and a half weeks of radiation.

August 13, 2012

When I had no hope, Dr Tward soothed, reassured and comforted me. This was very important to my wife. Now, nearly a year later, we are told I may soon be cancer free. The caring I experienced with Dr Tward was as though he was my brother. I am a physician and understand how hard it is, with all the pressures, to make the patient feel like they are all that matters. That is a gift.

May 02, 2012

I received great care. Dr. Tward and his staff never rush through a visit.

April 24, 2012

very good

April 14, 2012

Perfect.

April 12, 2012

I am in awe of the world class cancer treatment I receive from Jonathan and the staff at HCI.

March 13, 2012

From the first visit in March thru the brachytherapy and then radiation treatments to this last visit it has been a VERY POSITIVE experience...better than I could have ever expected

January 14, 2012

My wife and I think Dr. Tward is great.

December 28, 2011

I could not be more pleased.

December 06, 2011

Excellent, caring doctor and nurses

November 18, 2011

Dr Tward is obviously smart. He is comforting in his good humor. He never acts rushed or under pressure.

September 10, 2011

all good

August 30, 2011

I feel my medical care is in the very best hands with Dr Tward.

August 25, 2011

Dr.Tward is Number 1!

August 03, 2011

I have recommended Dr Tward and that person is being treated.