Bethany Anderson, MD

Bethany Anderson, MD, is a UW Health radiation oncologist who treats patients with breast cancer and gynecologic cancers. She also is a professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in the Department of Radiation Medicine.

Dr. Anderson provides state-of-the-art radiation therapy — high-energy X-rays, electrons and protons — to target the cancer precisely while protecting healthy tissue nearby.

Understanding that a cancer diagnosis is frightening, Dr. Anderson takes time to listen to each patient’s fears and answer questions. She asks about the patient’s goals and outlines treatment options. Together, they create a care plan designed to fight the patient’s unique cancer.

To help improve cancer treatment, Dr. Anderson also participates in both large and small cancer studies. One study looks at a special type of MRI-guided radiation for early-stage breast cancer.

During her free time, Dr. Anderson enjoys competing in triathlons (swimming, cycling and running), spending time with family and reading.