Joshua Gruhl, MD
Radiation Oncologist
SECONDARY LOCATION(S)
Board Certifications
Radiation Oncology
Specialties
- Breast Cancer
- Central Nervous System Cancers
- Adenomas
- Gliomas
- Meningiomas
- Schwannomas
- Gastrointestinal Cancers
- Anal Cancer
- Colorectal Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer
- Liver Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- General Radiation Oncology
- Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)
- High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy
- Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT)
- Genitourinary Cancers
- Bladder Cancer
- Kidney Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Gynecologic Cancers
- Cervical Cancer
- Uterine Cancer
- Vaginal Cancer
- Vulvar Cancer
- Head and Neck Cancers
- Laryngeal Cancer
- Nasopharyngeal Cancer
- Oral Cavity Cancer
- Oropharyngeal Cancer
- Salivary Gland Cancer
- Sinonasal Cancer
- Thyroid Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Lymphomas
- Sarcomas
- Skin Cancer
Education
Residency
Radiation Oncology, University of Utah Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City, UT
Medical School
University of Nebraska College of Medicine, Omaha, NE
Patient Care Philosophy
I chose oncology as a career because I love connecting with people. I am honored when they allow me to partner with them to navigate some of the most difficult and vulnerable times in their lives. It is incredibly satisfying meeting with my patients and their families for the first time, building trust over the course of many face-to-face visits and forming long-term relationships which extend far beyond talking about cancer treatments.
I believe the best radiation oncologists are also the best communicators. Someone who listens well, works hard to understand where patients are coming from--their fears, hopes, and goals for treatment--and who puts their patients’ priorities ahead of their own. I take enormous pride in my bedside manner and believe one of my core strengths is my ability to effectively communicate with my patients and their families. When I meet with patients for the first time, my goal is to get to know them as a person first and to understand how their unique background and experiences may help shape their goals for treatment.
I embrace the roles of teacher and coach. By understanding what is most important to patients and their families, I can tailor the discussion to their expectations and provide a unique treatment recommendation for each situation. Ultimately, my goal is to provide patients and their families with as much information as possible about their specific cancer diagnosis and treatment options. I believe in treating every patient like I would want one of my own family members treated.