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Shona Dougherty

Shona Dougherty, MD

5.0329 ratings

Genitourinary Radiation OncologyGynecologic Radiation OncologyRadiation Oncology

Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults

Languages

  • English

Provider Gender

Female

About 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.

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Hospital Affiliations

Banner - University Medical Center Tucson

Preferred Phone Number

520-694-7236

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

  1. 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
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        Testimonials

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        329 ratings

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          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/6/2025

          Spent the time necessary for me to understand up coming treatment.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/12/2025

          Extremely professional, knowledgeable, and caring.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed 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 stars
          Reviewed 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 stars
          Reviewed on 11/3/2025

          She is very professional. Very positive. And listens

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/31/2025

          Knowledge, empathy, experience, and follow through.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/19/2025

          Genuinely interested in my care, likable

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/18/2025

          Friendly and eager to take care of my medical issues

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/10/2025

          Very professional

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/29/2025

          In addition to being very intelligent and highly competent, she truly cares about her patients.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed 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 stars
          Reviewed on 9/26/2025

          She was VERY knowledgeable, friendly and receptive.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed 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 stars
          Reviewed 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 stars
          Reviewed 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 stars
          Reviewed 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 stars
          Reviewed on 9/11/2025

          Excellent empathy for patients and explained everything well.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/9/2025

          Very knowledgeable and experienced.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/2/2025

          She is the absolute best at what she does.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/29/2025

          I found Dr. Dougherty is a very thoughtful, caring and knowledgeable doctor.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed 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 stars
          Reviewed 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 stars
          Reviewed on 8/2/2025

          Doughtery communicates everything and anything you have questions about. Very jovial human, I luv her!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/2/2025

          Helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/14/2025

          She is very dedicated to her job

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed 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 stars
          Reviewed 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 stars
          Reviewed 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 stars
          Reviewed on 5/19/2025

          She's a rockstar! I love that she makes me feel comfortable and cared for.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/19/2025

          She is very respectful, kind and professional about procedures she does!!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed 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 stars
          Reviewed 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 stars
          Reviewed on 4/7/2025

          She was the doctor associated with my care

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed 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 stars
          Reviewed 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 stars
          Reviewed 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 stars
          Reviewed on 3/9/2025

          She was compassionate and answered all my questions.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed 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 stars
          Reviewed 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 stars
          Reviewed on 3/2/2025

          Took time to explain all my options

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/25/2025

          Excellent, caring physician.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/30/2025

          Great Doc

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed 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 stars
          Reviewed on 1/19/2025

          Excellent doctor, clearly explains and answers our questions. Puts me at ease regarding my condition.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/18/2025

          Very thorough and confident.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/17/2025

          She is a very good doctor and explains everything so that I could understood.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed 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 stars
          Reviewed 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 stars
          Reviewed on 11/29/2024

          Very friendly and attentive. Obviously knowledgeable and took the time I needed. Put me at ease.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed 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 stars
          Reviewed 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 stars
          Reviewed on 11/13/2024

          Dr Dougherty listens and is direct and respectful

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/11/2024

          Confident and Efficient patient care

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/3/2024

          She is a class act. Very informative

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/28/2024

          She's the brains behind the whole operation

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/20/2024

          She is kind and wanting to help me get better and healthy

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/11/2024

          Knows her profession.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed 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 stars
          Reviewed on 9/27/2024

          She's excellent and took time to be thorough.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed 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 stars
          Reviewed on 9/21/2024

          Dr Dougherty was thorough in discussing my diagnosis and treatment options.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/18/2024

          She is a caring, relatable, respectful professional.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/2/2024

          Very good at the service she provides

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/19/2024

          She is very professional and her treatment with me also very respectful, cordial and kind.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/3/2024

          Very caring and knowledgeable.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/19/2024

          We like her. She's very accommodating.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed 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 stars
          Reviewed 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 stars
          Reviewed on 7/1/2024

          She was friendly, very professional yet explained my situation in great detail.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed 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 stars
          Reviewed on 5/20/2024

          She explains things well and encourages questions and is caring.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed 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 stars
          Reviewed 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 stars
          Reviewed on 5/17/2024

          Her compassion, friendliness and knowledge of my treatment

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/16/2024

          Excellent physician

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/16/2024

          She's very gentle

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/6/2024

          Knows her stuff

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/17/2024

          She was phenomenal in all respects

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed 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 stars
          Reviewed on 4/2/2024

          She is very personable and knowledgeable.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed 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 stars
          Reviewed on 8/2/2023

          My care and Dr. Dougherty were excellent.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed 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 stars
          Reviewed 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 stars
          Reviewed on 3/10/2023

          Dr. Shona Dougherty was wonderful.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed 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 stars
          Reviewed on 10/2/2025

          Shona took all the time necessary to go over my diagnosis and options

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/9/2025

          Experience and recommendations.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/18/2024

          Sat down, looked me in the eye and talked

          4 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed 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.