
Shona Dougherty, MD
Genitourinary Radiation OncologyGynecologic Radiation OncologyRadiation Oncology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
Languages
- English
Provider Gender
FemaleAbout Shona Dougherty and Banner Safety Practices
Care Philosophy
I give my full attention to each patient and strive to bring them the expert care for their individual needs.
Specializing In
Gynecologic Cancer, Radiation Oncology
Interests & Activities
My primary interests include genitourinary cancers such as prostate, bladder and kidney disease. Additionally, I focus on radiotherapy for gynecologic cancers, including various applications of brachytherapy. As a research scientist, I am currently involved in database construction to assess retrospective prostate radiotherapy outcomes.
Hospital Affiliations
Banner - University Medical Center Tucson
Preferred Phone Number
520-694-7236
For More Information
https://cancercenter.arizona.edu/patients/disease-teams/gynecologic-cancer
Expertise
Education
- Residency: University of British Columbia GME, Radiation Oncology, 1996
- Medical School: University of Edinburgh College of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 1985
Board Certifications
- Radiation Oncology: Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons Canada, 1996
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Locations
- Banner-University Medical Center Tucson Campus
- 1625 North Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719
- Banner - University Medical Center Tucson Campus - Banner University Medicine North
- 3838 North Campbell Avenue, Building 2, Tucson, AZ 85719
- University of Arizona Cancer Center
- 1891 West Orange Grove Road, Building 1, Tucson, AZ 85704
Testimonials
5 out of 5.0
329 ratingsAll patient experience ratings and testimonials are submitted by actual patients and verified by a leading independent customer experience company. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2025
Spent the time necessary for me to understand up coming treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
Extremely professional, knowledgeable, and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2025
Dr. Dougherty is an extremely knowledgeable provider that treated me with so much compassion and care. She's made me feel so much as peace going thru my treatment knowing I couldn't be in better hands. Dr. Dougherty is not only an extraordinary provider she's a great human being.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/3/2025
She is the best!! She walked me through my cancer radiation and cancer checks thereafter. She always takes the time to answer questions and treat me like a real person
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/3/2025
She is very professional. Very positive. And listens
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2025
Knowledge, empathy, experience, and follow through.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/19/2025
Genuinely interested in my care, likable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2025
Friendly and eager to take care of my medical issues
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2025
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/29/2025
In addition to being very intelligent and highly competent, she truly cares about her patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2025
Very knowledgeable explained everything that all the procedures that we're going to happen Set me at ease
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2025
She was VERY knowledgeable, friendly and receptive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2025
Dr. Daugherty explained the options in detail, showed great care and interest patient care, and was outstanding in every regard
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2025
Besides being a very pleasant and likeable person she explains everything that is going on and answers all the questions you may have thoroughly and understandably. She does not appear hurried in her meetings with you and gives you the time necessary to be fully informed. She listens to you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
She's very knowledgeable she's very easy to get along with and she seems like she's a very pleasant person it was it was a pleasure doing business with her
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
Dr Dougherty listened, asked questions and answered my questions. She explained all my options, depending on upcoming testing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
Excellent empathy for patients and explained everything well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2025
Very knowledgeable and experienced.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/2/2025
She is the absolute best at what she does.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2025
I found Dr. Dougherty is a very thoughtful, caring and knowledgeable doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2025
She is highly regarded by colleagues and Technical staff, and as noted above, fantastic in guiding treatment to objectives with a thoughtful demeanor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/3/2025
She is very good at what she does. She has over 30 years experience. I like the way the explained things to me. She knows what she is talking about. She is very good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/2/2025
Doughtery communicates everything and anything you have questions about. Very jovial human, I luv her!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/2/2025
Helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/14/2025
She is very dedicated to her job
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
I feel like she actually cares about my health journey. She never makes me feel like my questions are not relevant. I went away feeling really good about myself and my progress.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/27/2025
She was very pleasant very informative and took the time out to make us feel comfortable and answer our questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/25/2025
Very knowledgeable as it relates to her specialty. Also very caring about me and my specific needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/19/2025
She's a rockstar! I love that she makes me feel comfortable and cared for.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/19/2025
She is very respectful, kind and professional about procedures she does!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/13/2025
Prior comment. Rad Onc physician, Dr. Shona Dourgherty was outstanding in terms of her caring attitude, unbiased knowledge and clinical experience sharing, patience with questions and assuring your understanding of the responses she provided.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/13/2025
Rad Onc physician, Dr. Shona Dougherty was outstanding in terms of her caring attitude, unbiased knowledge and clinical experience sharing, patience with questions and assuring your understanding of the responses she provided.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/7/2025
She was the doctor associated with my care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/6/2025
Knowledgeable, professional, great listener, appropriately funny and great at putting you at easy for an uncomfortable issue.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/6/2025
Dr. Doughtery has been my Dr for 5 years and she's very knowledgeable about my situation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/6/2025
Dr. Dougherty has been my Dr for 5 years and she's very knowledgeable about my situation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/9/2025
She was compassionate and answered all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/7/2025
She seems to be very caring, very knowledgeable about her profession and mostly she appears to consciously perusing the best possible outcome for her patients. Also she has time for questions and answers and not hurry hurry hurry
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/7/2025
She seems to be very caring, very knowledgeable about her profession and mostly she appears to consciously perusing the best possible outcome for her patients.. Also she has time for questions and answers and not hurry hurry
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/2/2025
Took time to explain all my options
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2025
Excellent, caring physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2025
Great Doc
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2025
Dr. Dougherty has a cautious approach and seems very competent. Also she is a very nice person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/19/2025
Excellent doctor, clearly explains and answers our questions. Puts me at ease regarding my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/18/2025
Very thorough and confident.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2025
She is a very good doctor and explains everything so that I could understood.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2025
Dr Dougherty is an excellent physician who thoughtfully answers my questions and concerns. Her team is a reflection of her very capable management.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2025
Dr Dougherty is an excellent physician who thoughtfully answers my questions and concerns. Her team is a reflection of her very capable management.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/29/2024
Very friendly and attentive. Obviously knowledgeable and took the time I needed. Put me at ease.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2024
She is an exceptional caring physician. She is exactly what you want in a time of stress. I highly recommend her to anyone that needs compassionate oncology care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2024
She is amazing, and made sure we understood the information given to us as well as the contact's names and numbers needed. She is such a warm and caring person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2024
Dr Dougherty listens and is direct and respectful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2024
Confident and Efficient patient care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/3/2024
She is a class act. Very informative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2024
She's the brains behind the whole operation
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/20/2024
She is kind and wanting to help me get better and healthy
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/11/2024
Knows her profession.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2024
Dr. Dougherty is a professional who knows radiation therapy and can explain it to a layman. She is also friendly and attentively listens to questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2024
She's excellent and took time to be thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/21/2024
I liked her well reasoned approach to my problem and she is a very warm and likeable person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/21/2024
Dr Dougherty was thorough in discussing my diagnosis and treatment options.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2024
She is a caring, relatable, respectful professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/2/2024
Very good at the service she provides
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2024
She is very professional and her treatment with me also very respectful, cordial and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/3/2024
Very caring and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/19/2024
We like her. She's very accommodating.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2024
She exudes positivity with knowledge. I got the feeling she was caring and interested, not only in my needs but also for my wellbeing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2024
Dr. Dougherty seemed very well versed in her discipline and showed a lot of compassion and interest than my case.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2024
She was friendly, very professional yet explained my situation in great detail.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2024
Dr. Dougherty, always makes you feel welcome and safe. She is always very positive and gentle. She truly wants to know how you're doing and feeling. She is very patient and hears what you have to say.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2024
She explains things well and encourages questions and is caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/17/2024
She took time with me and answered all my questions. She has been my doctor for several years now and she is caring, kind and just fabulous.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/17/2024
She has taken the time to explain all procedures, outcomes, and expectations. I always felt I could ask questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/17/2024
Her compassion, friendliness and knowledge of my treatment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2024
Excellent physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2024
She's very gentle
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2024
Knows her stuff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2024
She was phenomenal in all respects
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2024
Dr. Shona Dougherty has always been a great Dr. and friend who cares about you and how you feeling.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/2/2024
She is very personable and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/10/2023
Dr. Dougherty was communicative, knowledgeable, and friendly She took the time to answer any and all questions. On time for appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/2/2023
My care and Dr. Dougherty were excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2023
Dr. Miller is amazing!! Also her staff, Stephani and Sara - the kindest people ever! Make my day! Makes me feel like home.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2023
Doctor Alejandro Recio-Boiles was very good. He explained everything very well. The doctor gave me plenty of time without being in a hurry.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/10/2023
Dr. Shona Dougherty was wonderful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/12/2022
Dr. Dougherty and Her staff all did a great job explaining the process for my treatment. Thank You All so much!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
Shona took all the time necessary to go over my diagnosis and options
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/9/2025
Experience and recommendations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2024
Sat down, looked me in the eye and talked
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2025
She has been really patient with me. I still fear the repercussions of the treatment but I feel better knowing that they have a plan just for me.