Physician Profile

Robert J. Dowsett, M.D.

Dr. Dowsett received his medical degree from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. He completed a residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Connecticut Health Center. Dr. Dowsett then completed a residency in Radiation Oncology at the University of Pennsylvania. 

Appointments

• Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Therapeutics, Division of Radiation Oncology

Specialty

• General Radiation Oncology
• Breast, Prostate, and Head and Neck Radiotherapy
• Stereotactic Radiosurgery
• Brachytherapy

Certification
Radiation Oncology
Internal Medicine

Hospital Affiliation
John Dempsey Hospital

Research Interests

• Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT)
• Cooperative group trial participation

Interest Statement
Dr. Dowsett is the division chief of Radiation Oncology at the University of Connecticut Health Center directing the clinical operations and strategic plans for the division. He has interests in Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) including its expanded use into standard clinical practice. He is also a member of the Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancer Program.