About
Andrew Baschnagel, MD, is a UW Health radiation oncologist. He’s also a professor in the Department of Radiation Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.
Dr. Baschnagel specializes in treating thoracic cancers (between the neck and abdomen) and has a special interest in treating patients with lung cancer. He’s experienced in performing advanced radiation therapy to treat brain, spine and liver metastases (cancer that has spread).
Knowing that every person is unique, Dr. Baschnagel is committed to providing personalized care that best suits each patient’s needs and goals. He takes time to listen to patients and their families. He educates them about their condition and treatment options so that they can participate in health care decisions.
Dr. Baschnagel conducts research focused on lung cancer to foster new ideas and translate research findings into clinical practice.
Outside of work, Dr. Baschnagel enjoys spending time with his family.
I walk with patients throughout their cancer journeys and strive to help them reach their unique goals.
- English
Education & credentials
- Radiation Oncology
- The State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
- William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI
- William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI
Research & publications
Dr. Baschnagel’s research focuses on translational and clinical research. He works closely with basic scientists, physicists and clinicians with the goal of fostering new ideas and translating research findings into the clinic. He has experience in studying combinations of radiation and molecular-targeted agents and biomarkers of treatment response in patients and in preclinical models. His current work focuses on improving treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, esophageal cancer and head and neck cancer.