Michele Lohr, MD

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A Specialist in Cancer Treatment

Dr. Michele Lohr treats all adult and pediatric cancers but has a special interest in the treatment of cancers of the:

  • Breast
  • GI tract
  • Gynecologic organs
  • Head and neck
  • Prostate

She serves as clinical associate professor of medicine at the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine; on the Edith Sanford Breast Cancer Steering Committee; and the Edith Sanford Breast Health Leadership Protocol Review Monitoring Committee.

Listen to Dr. Michele Lohr on Sanford Health’s One in Eight podcast where she discusses IORT, radiation therapy treatment for breast cancer.

Speaks: English

Specialties

  • Radiation Oncology

Services

  • Radiosurgery

(605) 328-6000

Background Information

Education History

Fellowship:
Seattle Prostate Brachytherapy Fellowship (May 2011)
Residency:
Radiation Oncology: Mayo Graduate School of Medical Education, Rochester, MN (2005-2009)
Internship:
University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine, Vermillion, SD (2004-2005)
Medical School:
University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD (2000-2004)
Graduate School:
Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ (1989-1992)
Undergraduate School:
South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD (1981-1985)

Board Certifications:
American Board of Radiation Oncology

Experience & Research

Professional Memberships:
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)
American Brachytherapy Society (ABS)

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 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.

Personal Interests

Dr. Lohr is married and has five children. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends in the great outdoors.

Awards and Distinctions

Guardian Angel Award (2016)
Doctor of the Month, Sanford Health (March 2014)
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
2007 ASCO Foundation Research Merit and Travel Award
Donald L. Alcott, MD Award for Clinical Promise
Heart of Gold Award, VA Black Hills Health Care System

Additional Locations

Sanford Worthington Cancer Center

1018 6th Avenue
Worthington, Minnesota 56187

(507) 343-6100

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