12 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vern-Gross, Radiation Oncologist in Scottsdale, AZ?
Where did Dr. Vern-Gross go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital - Boston Children's/Dana Farber | University of Florida Proton Therapy Institute
Residency: Advocate Christ Medical Center | Wake Forest University Baptist Health
Medical School: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences
Is Dr. Vern-Gross board certified as a Radiation Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Tamara Vern-Gross, DO is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics since 2008, American Board of Radiology since 2012, American Board of Pediatrics since 2009
What languages does Dr. Vern-Gross speak?
Dr. Vern-Gross and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Vern-Gross typically treat?
As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Vern-Gross diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Vern-Gross. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
Also known as:
- Cancer Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy to Treat Cancer
- Radiation treatment for cancer
- Oncology radiation
- Radiotherapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z510: Encounter for antineoplastic radiation therapy
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Brain Tumor
- Brain Cancer
- Cerebral Tumor
- Intracranial Tumor
- Malignant Brain Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
What procedures does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Vern-Gross typically perform?
As a Radiation Oncologist, procedures performed by Dr. Tamara Vern-Gross may include:
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
- Abdominal Imaging
- Abdominal Radiology Consultation
- Angiography
- Arthrography
- Barium Swallow
- Bone Biopsy
- Bone Density Measurement / DXA Scan
Please contact Dr. Vern-Gross' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Vern-Gross accept my insurance?
Dr. Vern-Gross accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vern-Gross accept in Scottsdale, AZ?
Dr. Vern-Gross in Scottsdale, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Bankers Fidelity
Bankers Life
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicaid
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Network Health
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Vern-Gross' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Vern-Gross affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Vern-Gross has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 2 reviews
Office Experience
100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
80% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Tamara Vern-Gross an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Vern-Gross has been rated and reviewed by 2 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Vern-Gross, her bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
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Memberships & Associations
American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
Member
2010
American Academy of Pediatrics
Member
2008
American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Member
2009
American College of Radiology
Member
2010
Children's Oncology Group
Member
2014
Publications
The Oncology Patient: Somatic Dysfunction in Osteopathic Family Medicine
, January 2014
Ch 19 Pediatric Palliative Radiation Oncology (in Radiation Oncology in Palliative Cancer Care
, January 2013
Introductory Chapter. Combining Targeted Biological Agents in Radiotherapy: Current and Future
, January 2008
Patterns of End-of-Life Care in Children with Advanced Solid Tumors Enrolled in Palliative Care
, April 2015
Prospective Evaluation of Local Control and Late Effects of IGRT in Childhood High Grade Glioma
, November 2014
Pubertal Development and Ovarian Dysfunction in Survivors of Brain Tumors after Radiation
, October 2014
Prolonged Regression of Metastatic Leptomeningeal Breast Cancer That Failed Conventional Therapy
, January 2013
Patterns of Failure in Patients Receiving Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for Bre
, January 2012
Somnolence Syndrome and Fever in Pediatric Patients with Cranial Irradiation
, January 2009
What is Dr. Vern-Gross's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vern-Gross's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679732036.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vern-Gross?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vern-Gross