Dr. Jay Courtright, MD
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
7777 Forest Ln Bldg D, Suite 400 Dallas TX, 75230About
Dr. Jay Courtright is an accomplished Hematologist-Oncologist specializing in solid tumor oncology and palliative care. He practices at Texas Oncology-Medical City Dallas Building D, offering advanced therapies like chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and more. Dr. Courtright's expertise has earned him numerous awards, including Patients’ Choice and Compassionate Doctor recognitions.
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Education and Training
University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine 1996
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine - Certified in Medical Oncology
Provider Details
Clinical Trials
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Patients’ Choice Award (2012, 2011) Year
- Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2012, 2011) Year
- Top 10 Doctor - Metro Area 2014
- On-Time Doctor Award 2018
Treatments
- Anemia
- Breast Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Lung Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Oral Cancer
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
Professional Memberships
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
- American Society of Hematology
Fellowships
- Hematology-Oncology Chief fellowship from University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center 2001
Internships
- University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center1999
Fellowships
- Hematology-Oncology Chief fellowship from University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in 2001
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Clinical Oncologists, American Society of Hematologists
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Get to know Hematologist-Oncologist Dr. Jay Courtright, who serves patients in Texas.
A seasoned hematologist-oncologist, Dr. Courtright has a particular interest in solid tumor oncology and palliative care. He practices at Texas Oncology-Medical City Dallas Building D, a cancer center located in the heart of Dallas.
“The majority of our care is provided in an outpatient setting using customized therapies ranging from chemotherapy and radiation therapy to advanced technologies like immunotherapy, proton therapy, genetic testing, and genomic sequencing. Advanced treatments and best practices that come from a robust program of clinical trials and leading-edge research create the high caliber of care you’ll find at Texas Oncology” as stated on their website.
A 1996 graduate of the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Dr. Courtright went on to perform his internship, residency in internal medicine, and fellowship in hematology-oncology at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in 1999 and 2001, respectively.
Following his training, the doctor attained board certification in medical oncology through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.
Holding membership status, Dr. Courtright is an active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Society of Hematology.
Hematology is the branch of medicine concerned with the study of the cause, prognosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to blood. Oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. A hematologist-oncologist is a physician who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of blood diseases and cancers such as iron-deficiency anemia, hemophilia, sickle-cell disease, leukemia, and lymphoma.
Successful in his field, Dr. Courtright has been the recipient of the Patients’ Choice Award (2012, 2011), Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2012, 2011), Top 10 Doctor – Metro Area (2014), and On-Time Doctor Award (2018).
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