Ana Kiess, M.D., Ph.D.

Ana Ponce Kiess, M.D., Ph.D.

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  • Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences
Female

Languages: English, Spanish

Expertise

Head and Neck Cancers, Prostate Cancer, Radiation Oncology, Skin Cancer, Thyroid Cancer ...read more

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Outside of Maryland & Washington D.C.

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Locations

Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center

Appointment Phone: 410-955-8946
401 N. Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21231
Phone: 410-955-7390
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Appointment Phone: 410-955-8946
1800 Orleans St.
Sheikh Zayed Tower
Baltimore, MD 21287
Phone: 410-955-7390
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Background

Dr. Ana Kiess's clinical focus is on the treatment of prostate cancer and head and neck cancers with external beam radiotherapy and radiopharmaceutical therapies. Her research concentrates on the integration of new radiopharmaceutical therapies and dosimetry techniques into the clinic.


Dr. Kiess received her bachelors of science degree in chemical engineering from the University of Virginia, after which she obtained a doctorate of medicine and a doctorate of philosophy degree in biomedical engineering from Duke University. Following medical school, she matriculated to the resident staff at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, receiving extensive oncologic training and research experience. She also completed a postdoctoral research fellowship at Johns Hopkins University in the Department of Radiology.

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Titles

  • Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences
  • Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  • Associate Professor of Oncology

Departments / Divisions

Centers & Institutes

Education

Degrees

  • MD; Duke University School of Medicine (2008)

Residencies

  • Radiation Oncology; Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (2013)

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Radiology (Radiation Oncology) (2014)

Research & Publications

Research Summary

Academic Affiliations & Courses

Graduate Program Affiliation

Residency Program Director for Radiation Oncology

Activities & Honors

Honors

  • Pre-Doctoral Research Fellowship, Dept of Defense Breast Cancer Program., 2004 - 2006
  • Best Abstract Award, Dept of Radiation Oncology, 2006
  • Scholar in Training Travel Award, Radiation Research Society., 2005
  • Thesis Contest 2nd prize, University of Virginia School of Engineering., 2001
  • Undergraduate Research Fellowship, University of Virginia., 1999
  • Junior Brachytherapy Travel Award, World Congress of Brachytherapy., 2012
  • Achievement Scholar., University of Virginia , 1997 - 2001
  • Medical Scientist Training Program Fellowship., 2001 - 2008
  • Eleanor Montague Distinguished Resident Award in Radiation Oncology, AAWR , 2011
  • Editor's Choice Award, Journal of Nuclear Medicine, 2016
  • Theodore L. DeWeese Award in Innovative Research, 2019

Memberships

  • American Association for Women Radiologists, 2009
    Member
  • American Society for Radiation Oncology, 2009
    Member

Professional Activities

  • Organizer, ASTRO Theranostics Workshop

Videos & Media

Recent News Articles and Media Coverage

On Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan - Rapid Evolution in Theranostics for Seminars in Radiation Oncology, Hopkins Medicine (April 20, 2021)

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