Dr. Martin Tom, MD

Martin Tom, M.D., is a radiation oncologist at Miami Cancer Institute. Dr. Tom specializes in treating thoracic (lung), central nervous system (brain and spine) and pediatric cancers. He has specialized training in the latest advanced radiotherapy techniques and technologies available at Miami Cancer Institute.

Dr. Tom graduated summa cum laude from the University of Texas Medical Branch and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He joined Miami Cancer Institute from the Cleveland Clinic, where he completed his radiation oncology residency and served as a clinical instructor at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine.

He is the recipient of multiple awards, including the Cleveland Clinic Jerrold P. Saxton Award for Clinical Excellence, the NRG Oncology New Investigator Travel Award and the RSNA Roentgen Resident/Fellow Research Award.

Dr. Tom is passionate about clinical investigation and discovering better cancer treatments for patients. During his residency, he obtained specialized training in clinical trial development and was selected to attend the RSNA Clinical Trials Methodology Workshop.

In addition to publishing numerous scientific manuscripts and book chapters, Dr. Tom also helped develop several national consensus statements and continues to participate in expert committees publishing treatment guidelines.

Dr. Tom’s goal is to treat each patient as a unique individual and as if they are part of his family. He strives to develop a personal relationship with each patient and values communication to help them and their family members understand each aspect of treatment.

When he is not treating patients, Dr. Tom enjoys spending time outdoors and exploring new restaurants with his family.