William H. St. Clair, MD, PhD

  • Co-Director, Gamma Knife® Radiosurgery Center
4.79 out of 5

About

William H. St. Clair, MD, PhD, is a professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Kentucky. Since coming to UK in 2000, he has served as Residency Director, Assistant and Associate Professor, and Interim Chairman for the department, as well as taking on a joint appointment in the Graduate Center for Nutritional Sciences. Dr. St. Clair previously worked as Assistant Professor of Radiology at the Bowman Gray School of Medicine at Wake Forest University, a Research Fellow in the Department of Cancer Biology, Laboratory of Radiobiology, at the Harvard School of Public Health, a Cancer Center Research Assistant at the University of Iowa, and as a Quality Control Chemist at First Mississippi Inc.

Dr. St. Clair completed his residency in radiation oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital and interned in the Department of Internal Medicine at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. He earned his BS in Biology at St. Ambrose College, his MS and PhD in Radiation Biology at the University of Iowa, and his MD at UK. Dr. St. Clair is certified in radiation oncology by the American Board of Radiology and is a member of several professional medical societies.

Having served on many board committees, Dr. St. Clair has also been a part of many published research articles and has presented on their findings at myriad societal meetings across his more than 30-year career. His clinical interested include genitourinary and central nervous system neoplasms.

Outside of medicine, Dr. St. Clair enjoys taking hikes, particularly in state parks, and he considers himself an avid gardener.

Personal Statement: “What I like best about being in radiation oncology is two-fold: the technology is very interesting. It’s fast-moving and continuing to improve every day. And I really enjoy the very frequent patient contact. I get to see patients every day and share treatment successes with them. When I have a patient initially come to see me in a wheelchair due to the tremendous amount of pain they’re in and then get to see them up and walking after just two or three treatment sessions—it’s a very rewarding part of my job.”

Faculty Rank

  • Professor of Radiation Medicine
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Training & Education

Degree

MD, University of Kentucky, College of Medicine, Lexington
PhD, University of Iowa, College of Medicine, Iowa City

Residency

Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston

Fellowship

Harvard University Medical Center, Boston

Certifications and Special Training

American Board of Radiology, Radiation Oncology

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Patient Stories

Ratings & Reviews

4.79 out of 5
15 Reviews

The star rating is a calculation based on feedback from our patients using our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Learn more about our survey process. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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    I am providing this federal survey because of how kind and gracious *Dr. St. Clair was. I was very nervous about the planned treatment but he took the time to listen, answer and explain. Thank you!

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    Very good experience.

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    From personal past experience with family members and myself at various departments, I truly feel Dr St.Claire and this department are the best at UK Dr. St. Claire has been taking exceptional care of me since 2010

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    Very good experience.

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    Couldn't be better
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      Great Dr and staff
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      Doctor St.Clair is excellent!
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      I could not ask for better care and attention that I received
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      Very informative and very helpful
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      *Dr. St. Clair was the best medical doctor. I have ever had the pleasure of meeting.
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      Dr.St. Clair is a good listener and never rushes people out of his office.
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      Excellent. Not many physicians and researchers are equal and greater than me, but this physician is one :) The very best
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      Good
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      I feel there were more options out there?
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      Everything was great