PHYSICIANS
PHYSICIANS
Dr. Matthew Allen
Dr. Allen is a board-certified Radiation Oncologist with experience in numerous treatment modalities including intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), image guided radiation therapy (IGRT), stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) and brachytherapy.
A graduate of Harvard Medical School, Dr. Allen has contributed many papers and abstracts to the field and has presented at the Radiological Society of North America and the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (among others) both stateside and abroad. He prides himself on offering his patients compassion, accessibility and kindness along with the best treatment possible. He and his wife love traveling, sports and spending time exploring the beautiful North State with their three dogs.
EDUCATION
University of California Los Angeles, CA • 1997
Harvard Medical School Boston, MA • 2003
INTERNSHIP
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston MD Anderson Cancer Center Internal Medicine Houston, TX • 2004RESIDENCY
MD Anderson Cancer Center Radiation Oncology Houston, TX • 2008CLINICAL EXPERTISE
Radiation OncologyPROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Board of RadiologyLos Angeles Radiological Society
American College of Radiation Oncology
Dr. Lauren Strickland
EDUCATION
Western University of Health Sciences Pomona, CAINTERNSHIP
ST. John Oakland Hospital Madison Heights, MIRESIDENCY
General Surgery Residency ST. John Oakland Hospital Madison Heights, MICLINICAL EXPERTISE
Breast Surgical Oncology
Breast Ultrasound
Lumpectomy
Hidden Scar Techniques
Oncoplastic Surgery
Genetic Counseling
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Kevin M. Lin, MD FACS
Surgical Oncologist
Dr. Lin grew up on the Island of Oahu (Honolulu) and pursued his Medical Degree at Creighton University (Omaha, NE). He maintained family ties to Southern California where his sister resides. Inspired by his physician mentors at Creighton, he trained in General Surgery and then specialized in Lynch Syndrome research and clinically in the field of Surgical (Breast) Oncology at the University of Missouri Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, where state-of-the-art Breast, Melanoma, soft tissue, and upper and lower GI Cancer Care were at the forefront of their oncology initiatives.
For more than a decade, Dr Lin has been the premier Breast Surgeon (Surgical Oncologist) at Tripler AMC. He has been a busy academic staff surgical educator for residents aspiring to provide surgical care to our servicemen and women in US military bases at home and in harm’s way overseas. He has served our country with distinction as a Lt Colonel combat surgeon the past 6 years on 2 extended tours of duty to Iraq and Afghanistan. Dr Lin enjoys outdoor activities with his wife and 2 children: biking, hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking, boating, and skiing. We welcome Dr Lin to the Redding-Red Bluff communities and are honored to have him join our distinguished cancer treatment team at Valor Oncology.
EDUCATION
Creighton University (BS) Omaha, NE · 1986Creighton University School of Medicine (MD) Omaha, NE · 1991
Post-Graduate Training: University of Missouri-Ellis Fischel Cancer Center
Columbia, MO · 2001
INTERNSHIP
University of Connecticut School of Medicine Farmington, CT · Integrated Surgical Program (Hartford Hospital, St Francis Hospital) Hartford, CT · 1993RESIDENCY
Sr & Chief Resident: Providence Hospital & Medical Centers: Southfield, MI · 1996Research Fellow: Creighton University Medical Center. Omaha, NE · 1998
CLINICAL EXPERTISE
Breast OncologySurgical Oncology
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American College of SurgeonsAmerican Board of Surgery
Society of Surgical Oncology
