Timothy Kruser, MD
Radiation Oncology

Dr. Tim Kruser is board certified in radiation oncology. He obtained his undergraduate degree in molecular biology from the University of Wisconsin and earned his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine both located in Madison, WI. He completed his transitional internship and his residency in radiation oncology at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. Dr. Kruser also completed a postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of Wisconsin Paul P. Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center in Madison.
Dr. Kruser's practice is focused on brain tumors and lung cancer as well as head and neck and skin cancers.
Dr. Kruser is board certified by the American Board of Radiology. He is a member of the American Society for Radiation Oncologists, the Society of NeuroOncology, and the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer. He is also a member of the NRG Brain Tumor core committee for clinical trial development and an associate senior editor of the main radiation oncology journal, the IJROBP.
In his time away from work, Dr. Kruser enjoys running and is an avid Badger basketball fan. He and his wife also golf and travel in addition to trying to corral their two young boys.
_I do my best to understand who each patient is as a person before going into particulars concerning their medical care. It is important to me that I know about their family, their hobbies, and their goals for care before we work together to optimize the game plan for their cancer treatment. - Timothy Kruser, MD_
Dr. Kruser's practice is focused on brain tumors and lung cancer as well as head and neck and skin cancers.
Dr. Kruser is board certified by the American Board of Radiology. He is a member of the American Society for Radiation Oncologists, the Society of NeuroOncology, and the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer. He is also a member of the NRG Brain Tumor core committee for clinical trial development and an associate senior editor of the main radiation oncology journal, the IJROBP.
In his time away from work, Dr. Kruser enjoys running and is an avid Badger basketball fan. He and his wife also golf and travel in addition to trying to corral their two young boys.
_I do my best to understand who each patient is as a person before going into particulars concerning their medical care. It is important to me that I know about their family, their hobbies, and their goals for care before we work together to optimize the game plan for their cancer treatment. - Timothy Kruser, MD_
About Me
Specialties
Radiation Oncology
Gender
Male
Education
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Medical School, 2006
University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center
Fellowship, 2008
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
Internship, 2009
University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center
Residency, 2013
Hospital Affiliations
SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Janesville
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison
Certifications
American Board of Radiology/Radiation Oncology
Drug Enforcement Administration
Illinois Department of Professional Regulation
Wisconsin Medical Examining Board
Medical Interests
Head and neck cancer
Lung cancer
Reviews
Rating Breakdown
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Question Breakdown
4.9Overall Experience4.9Listened Carefully4.9Explained Things Clearly4.9Knew Medical History4.9Involved in Care Decisions4.9Showed Courtesy & Respect
Patient Reviews
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4.9 out of 5
44 ratings,
15 reviews
5/22/2026
He is an excellent Doctor!
5/1/2026
I cannot think of anyone who could be better. Many would have a hard time matching him.
4/28/2026
Treated me and my wife with respect was kn
4/12/2026
He is not only an excellent Physician, but respectful and courteous!
4/8/2026
Guided us through a tough several months
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