Dr. David I. Hsu, MD, MPH, MBA

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Get to know Radiation Oncologist Dr. David I. Hsu, who serves patients in Monterey Park, California.

A board-certified radiation oncologist, Dr. Hsu is the Medical Director of the AHMC International Cancer Center in Monterey Park, California. He specializes in 3D Conformal Radiation Therapy (3DCRT), Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT), Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS), Stereotactic Body Radiosurgery (SBRT), Prostate seed implantation, and LDR and HDR brachytherapy

The AHMC International Cancer Center provides comprehensive, compassionate care to heal mind, body and soul after cancer diagnosis. Their mission emphasizes care and respect for the individual and concern for patient safety and well-being. They reach out to patients, family members, friends and caregivers, offering truly comprehensive supportive care services.

Born and raised in Taiwan, Dr. Hsu immigrated to the United States when he was 14. After graduating from San Marino High School, he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from the University of California, Berkeley. He then went on to receive his medical degree and Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees from Creighton University. He completed his residency in radiation oncology at Loyola University Medical Center. He also received his Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from University of Illinois at Chicago. 

After completing his residency, he practiced at Eisenhower Medical Center. He then moved to Omaha, Nebraska to help build and develop a brand new cancer center there and practiced as the head of radiation oncology. He recently returned to California to help develop the AHMC International Cancer Center.

Following his training, the doctor attained board certification in radiation oncology through the American Board of Radiology (ABR). The ABR is a not-for-profit physician-led organization that oversees the certification and ongoing professional development of specialists in diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology, radiation oncology, and medical physics.

Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves the controlled use of radiation to treat cancer. It is one of the three primary specialties – the other two being surgical and medical oncology – involved in the treatment of cancer. A radiation oncologist is a specialist physician who uses ionizing radiation in the treatment of cancer.

Speaking multiple languages, Dr. Hsu is fluent in English, Chinese, Taiwanese, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

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