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Allison Magnuson, D.O.

Contact Information

Phone Numbers

Appointment: (585) 487-1700

Administrative: (585) 275-0394

Fax: (585) 321-1724

URMFGA member of the University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group

groupAn Accountable Health Partner

assignmentAccepting New Patients

Faculty Appointments

Patient Care Settings

Cancer, Hospital Medicine

Biography

I am a geriatric oncologist and specialize in treatment of cancer in older adults as well as breast cancer. I am actively involved in research, focusing on improving outcomes for treating older patients with cancer. I understand that every person is unique and requires a different approach to care. I try my best to take the time to understand what each patient and his or her family needs – and then I strive to meet these needs. I am very passionate about what I do!

Conditions I Treat

- Cancers in older adults
- Breast cancer

Professional Background

Allison Magnuson, D.O is a Senior Instructor at the University of Rochester with dual training in both medical oncology and geriatrics. A graduate of the University of Rochester and University of New England, she completed internship and residency at the University of Connecticut before returning to Rochester for her fellowship training.

Her research interests include health outcomes in older patients with cancer, specifically improving outcomes using geriatric assessment-driven recommendations. She is also interested in exploring factors that are influential to patients and providers when developing treatment plans for older patients with cancer.

Credentials

Education

2007
DO | University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine

Post-doctoral Training & Residency

08/01/2013 - 07/31/2014
Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine at Monroe Community Hospital

07/01/2011 - 07/31/2013
Fellowship in Medical Oncology at University of Rochester Medical Center

06/28/2010 - 06/27/2011
Residency in Internal Medicine at University of Connecticut Health Center

06/28/2008 - 06/27/2010
Residency in Internal Medicine at University of Connecticut Health Center

06/28/2007 - 06/27/2008
Internship in Internal Medicine at University of Connecticut Health Center

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Awards

2018
NIH Loan Repayment Award Renewal
Sponsor: NIH

2018
Selected chair, Junior Faculty Advisory Board, Cancer and Aging Research Group Infrastructure Project
Sponsor: Cancer and Aging Research Group

2016
Karron Memorial Prize for Excellence in Geriatrics

2016
NIH Loan Repayment Award

2015 - 2016
Department of Medicine Research Pilot Award
Sponsor: University of Rochester Medical Center

2015
NCI/ASCO Teams in Cancer Care – selected participant

2015
R25 Cancer Control Research Training Program Scholar

2015
Geriatric Oncology U-13 Conference, Young Investigator Travel Award

2014
Hartford Foundation Change Agent Award

2014
Hartford Center of Excellence Scholar
Sponsor: University of Rochester Division of Geriatrics

2014
American Medical Directors Association "Futures Program" Participant

2014
James P Wilmot Research Fellow Award

2013
HRSA Geriatric Research Fellow Award
Sponsor: Health Resources and Services Administration

2012
Geriatric Oncology Research to Improve Clinical Care U13 Conference Travel Award

2010
Garibaldi Humanitarianism in Medicine Award
Sponsor: University of Connecticut

2010
Chief Medical Resident
Sponsor: University of Connecticut

2008
Intern of the Year
Sponsor: University of Connecticut

2005
Sigma Sigma Phi, Osteopathic Medical Honor Society

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Publications

Journal Articles

9/7/2023
Lichtenstein MRL, Levit LA, Schenkel C, Kirkwood K, Fashoyin-Aje LA, Bruinooge SS, Kelley MJ, Mailman JA, Magnuson A, Mirda DP, Natesan D, Hershman DL. "Researcher Experience and Comfort With Telemedicine and Remote Patient Monitoring in Cancer Treatment Trials." The oncologist.. 2023 Sep 7; Epub 2023 Sep 07.

8/2023
Loh KP, Wang Y, Yilmaz S, Nightingale CL, Parsons SK, Braun-Inglis C, Gada U, Montes A, Magnuson A, Culakova E, Strause S, Kamen C, Dressler E, Mustian K, Morrow G, Mohile S, . "Information Technology and Telemedicine Services in Community Oncology Practices." JCO clinical cancer informatics.. 2023 Aug; 7:e2300086.

7/29/2023
Kyi K, Gilmore N, Kadambi S, Loh KP, Magnuson A. "Stigmatizing language in caring for older adults with cancer: Common patterns of use and mechanisms to change the culture." Journal of geriatric oncology.. 2023 Jul 29; :101593. Epub 2023 Jul 29.

Books & Chapters

2019
Chapter Title: Oncology and Hematologic Malignancies
Book Title: Geriatrics Review Syllabus: A core curriculum in geriatric medicine
Author List: Magnuson A, Maggiore R.
Edited By: Harper GM, Lyons WL, Potter JF
Published By: American Geriatrics Society 2019 in NY

2016
Chapter Title: Oncology and Hematologic Malignancies
Book Title: Geriatrics Review Syllabus: A Core Curriculum in Geriatric Medicine, 9th Edition (GRS9)
Author List: Magnuson, A; Mohile, S.
Edited By: Medina-Walpole A, Pacala JT, Potter JF
Published By: American Geriatrics Society 2016 in New York, NY

2013
Chapter Title: Geriatric Assessment for the Oncologist
Book Title: Management of Gynecological Cancers in Older Women
Author List: Magnuson A, Mohile S
Edited By: Lichtman
Published By: Springer Publishing 2013

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