Dr. Irini Yacoub Joins the New York Proton Center
New York, NY – July 22, 2024 — The New York Proton Center (NYPC) announced today that Dr. Irini Yacoub, a highly credentialed radiation oncologist specializing in head and neck and central nervous system cancers, will join the organization as its newest physician. Her arrival comes as the NYPC, one of the busiest proton centers in the world, prepares to celebrate five years in operation and 5,000 patients treated.
Dr. Yacoub joins NYPC following a brachytherapy fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. She completed her residency in radiation oncology at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, where she served as chief resident, and she received her medical degree from SUNY Downstate School of Medicine.
“I am honored to join the New York Proton Center and be part of a team that is committed to raising the bar for cancer treatment and providing an extraordinary patient experience,” said Dr. Yacoub. “Working alongside renowned experts and utilizing cutting-edge proton therapy technology will allow me to push the boundaries of patient care and contribute to groundbreaking research in this field.”
“Dr. Yacoub brings a wealth of specialized knowledge and a fresh perspective to our physician team. Her expertise in head and neck and in brain and central nervous system cancers will significantly enhance our ability to deliver personalized, state-of-the-art treatments,” said Dr. Charles B. Simone, II, FASTRO, FACRO, Chief Medical Officer at the New York Proton Center. “The addition of Dr. Yacoub reinforces our commitment to assembling a world-class team dedicated to advancing proton therapy and improving the lives of patients with cancer.”
Dr. Yacoub is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society, was named Kings County (N.Y.) Resident of the Year in 2022, and SUNY Downstate Resident Advocate of the Year in 2021. She also received the prestigious Roentgen Resident/Fellow Research Award from the Radiological Society of North America in 2019.
About the New York Proton Center
The New York Proton Center is creating the gold standard for proton therapy, giving new hope to patients living with cancer. In partnership with leading academic medical centers—Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Montefiore Health System, Mount Sinai Health System—the New York Proton Center brings together expert oncologists, clinical care teams, and researchers to improve cancer care and advance the clinical evidence for proton therapy.
For additional information, please visit www.nyproton.com.