Prostate Center of Academic Urology receives accreditation from ACR, ASTRO

Mar 19 2012

The Prostate Center of Academic Urology has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in radiation oncology from the American College of Radiology (ACR) and The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO). The Prostate Center provides radiation therapy for men with cancer or other diseases of the prostate. In 2011, the Prostate Center treated 300 men and provided nearly 12,000 treatments, making it one of the most active centers for prostate cancer treatment in the Delaware Valley.

"We are proud to receive this accreditation," said David J. Ellis, MD, president of Academic Urology, "because it means our Prostate Center provides the highest levels of quality and patient safety." Accreditation is awarded only to facilities meeting specific standards in patient care and treatment, patient safety, personnel qualifications, facility equipment, quality control procedures, and quality assurance programs. "The review process is rigorous and achieving a three-year accreditation is a significant accomplishment and benefit to our patients," Dr. Ellis said.