Dr. Robert Reynolds
Specialty: Radiation Oncology
Profile: Dr. Reynolds is the Medical Director at the Bismarck Cancer Center and accepts all cases including breast, prostate, lung, gynecologic (female) cancers, head/neck, stomach, colorectal, pancreatic, esophageal, brain, spinal cord, bladder, bone sarcoma, lymphoma, and metastatic disease.
Education and Training: Dr. Reynolds earned his undergraduate degree with honors from the University of Texas at Austin. He attended the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston where he earned his medical degree and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He completed his radiation oncology residency at Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, where he served as Chief Resident.
Board Certification: Board Certified in Radiation Oncology by the American Board of Radiology
Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX and University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC
Affiliations: Dr. Reynolds previously practiced at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph, Missouri. He is an active member of the American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology and American Board of Radiology.
Languages: English
Joined BCC: 2018
Dr. Cole Kreofsky
Specialty: Radiation Oncology
Profile: Dr. Cole Kreofsky is a radiation oncologist at the Bismarck Cancer Center and treats multiple types of cancer, including including breast, prostate, lung, gynecologic (female) cancers, head/neck, stomach, colorectal, pancreatic, esophageal, brain, spinal cord, bladder, bone sarcoma, lymphoma, and metastatic disease.
Education and Training: Dr. Kreofsky earned his medical degree at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, MI. He completed his radiation oncology residency at Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education in Rochester, MN.
Board Certification: Board Certified in Radiation Oncology by the American Board of Radiology
Residency: Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Rochester, MN
Medical School: Wayne State University of Medicine, Detroit, MI
Affiliations: American Society for Therapeutic Radiation Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the American Brachytherapy Society.
Languages: English
Practicing Since: 2017
Dr. John Watkins
Specialty: Radiation Oncology
Profile: Dr. Watkins originally worked at the Bismarck Cancer Center until 2014, when he joined his wife in Iowa where she was training in Pediatrics/Neonatology, after she graduated from the University of North Dakota. He rejoins the Bismarck Cancer Center after working at the University Of Iowa Department Of Radiation Oncology. He has previously practiced in South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, and Indiana as well.
Education and Training: Dr. Watkins completed his radiation oncology residency at Medical University of South Carolina (Charleston, SC).
Board Certification: Board Certified in Radiation Oncology by the American Board of Radiology
Medical School: Dr. Watkins earned his medical degree at Indiana University School of Medicine (Indianapolis, IN)
Affiliations: Dr. Watkins is an active member of the American Medical Association, the American Society for Radiation Oncology, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the Radiological Society of North America. He has published over 40 peer-reviewed research studies and review articles in medical literature.
Languages: English
Joined BCC: 2009-2014 and 2019 to present
Tanner Stavn, DNP
Specialty: Doctor of Nursing Practice
Profile: Tanner will focus on providing essential follow-up care for individuals who have completed their cancer treatments. This type of care is crucial for monitoring patients’ health and detecting any potential problems that may arise months or even years after treatment.
School: Tanner holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the University of Mary and an undergraduate degree from North Dakota State University. His background includes valuable experience at CHI St. Alexius, where he served in both the medical/neuro unit and the interventional radiology department. His diverse experience allows him to provide high-quality, personalized care to the Bismarck Cancer Center’s patients.
Languages: English
Joined BCC: 2024