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About Dominique Rash, MD

Dominique Rash, MD, is a board-certified radiation oncologist who specializes in treating breast, gynecologic and gastrointestinal cancer. As a radiation oncologist, Dr. Rash uses carefully targeted, high doses of radiation energy to destroy or damage cancer cells. Her expertise includes conformal radiation therapy (CRT), intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) and high-dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy.

As an assistant professor in the Department of Radiation Medicine and Applied Sciences, Dr. Rash instructs medical students, residents and fellows at UC San Diego School of Medicine. She has coauthored numerous peer-reviewed articles and her work has appeared in International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics, International Journal of Gynecological Cancer and JAMA Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery.

Prior to joining UC San Diego Health, Dr. Rash cared for patients at Mercy Medical Group in Sacramento, Calif.

Dr. Rash completed a residency in radiation oncology at UC Davis School of Medicine. She earned her medical degree at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. She is board-certified in radiation oncology.

An active member of professional associations, Dr. Rash serves on numerous committees and was on the cancer committee for Dignity Health Cancer Institute of Greater Sacramento. She is also a member of many organizations, including the American Brachytherapy Society, the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, and the American College of Radiation Oncology. In addition to the location listed above, Dr. Rash also sees patients in Oceanside.

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Insurance Information
UC San Diego Health accepts most major health insurance plans, but you should verify that your plan covers this provider and all services and locations. The information in the link below does not apply to affiliate providers, who are not employed by UC San Diego Health.
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Medical Degree

  • George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC

Residency

  • UC Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, CA

Gender

  • Female

Date Joined Staff

  • 2016-06-20

Board Certifications

  • Radiation Oncology

Conditions and Treatments

  • Conformal Radiation Therapy (CRT)
  • Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)
  • High-Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy
  • Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)
  • Breast Cancer
  • Gynecologic Cancers
  • Gastrointestinal Cancer
  • Head and Neck Cancer
Insurance Information
UC San Diego Health accepts most major health insurance plans, but you should verify that your plan covers this provider and all services and locations. The information in the link below does not apply to affiliate providers, who are not employed by UC San Diego Health.
Health Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Cancer

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