Michele Lohr, MD

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Biography

Dr. Lohr received her medical degree, graduating Summa Cum Laude, from USD School of Medicine, in Vermillion, SD. She completed her residency in Radiation Oncology at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, during which time she received both local and national awards for her research endeavors. She has presented her research nationally and has published and been co-author on numerous manuscripts, with Pancreatic Cancer being a main focus of her research.

Dr. Lohr completed her undergraduate degree at SDSU in Brookings, SD, and received her Master of Science in Nursing from Seton Hall University in South Orange, NJ. Prior to entering medical school, she practiced as a hospice nurse and nationally certified adult and gerontologic nurse practitioner providing primary care to adults and the elderly.

She is a board certified Radiation Oncologist through the American Board of Radiology.

Speaks: English

Specialties

  • Radiation Oncology

Services

  • Radiosurgery
  • NCI Community Oncology Research Program
  • Head & Neck Cancer
(605) 328-6000

Background Information

Education History

Internship:
Sanford School of Medicine The University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD
Undergraduate School:
South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD
Graduate School:
Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ
Medical School:
University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD
Residency:
Mayo Graduate School of Medical Education, Rochester, MN
Certificates:
American Board of Radiation Oncology

Experience & Research

Member of the following organizations and groups:

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
  • American College of Radiology (ACR)
  • American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
  • American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO)
  • South Dakota State Medical Association (SDSMA)
  • American Medical Association (AMA)

My Idea of Care

My philosophy of care is to provide compassionate, quality care focusing on the unique needs of my patients and their families.  I am committed to excellence in medicine by creating a culture of lifelong learning that integrates evidence-based practice, research and professional development as well as promoting an environment of respect, positive communication and collaboration among all members of the patient/family/healthcare team.

Personal Interests

Dr. Lohr has two children. In her spare time she enjoys biking, skiing, traveling and cooking.

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