Catheryn M. Yashar, MD, FASTRO
Incoming President-elect
University of California, San Diego
Dr. Yashar is the incoming (2025-2026) President-elect of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) and Chief Medical Officer for UC San Diego Health, where she also serves as Associate Dean and a professor of radiation medicine and applied sciences.
Dr. Yashar specializes in treating patients with breast and gynecologic cancers and is a national authority in brachytherapy. A recognized expert in health policy and economics, she is also a strong advocate for policies that increase patient access and reflect the true value of radiation oncology care.
Expertise includes:
- Gynecological cancers
- Breast cancer
- Brachytherapy
- Health economics and reimbursement policy
- Prior authorization, Insurance pre-authorization
- Radiation medicine, Radiation oncology
Read more: Dr. Catheryn Yashar elected President of ASTRO, Congress tries again to crack down on prior authorization (Axios)
