Published: January 9, 2025
LANSING, MI – University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Herbert-Herman Cancer Center is pleased to announce the addition of two distinguished physicians to its radiation oncology team, James Fugazzi, M.D., M.P.H., M.H.A., and Daniel J. Chapman, M.D., M.P.H.
Fugazzi, a Lansing-area native who lives in Okemos, brings 19 years of experience to UM Health-Sparrow and has been named medical director of radiation oncology. He earned his medical degree from New York Medical College and completed his residency at Detroit Medical Center and the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute.
Chapman earned his medical degree from Central Michigan University College of Medicine and completed his residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, where he served as chief resident. Chapman has strong ties to the Lansing community and is dedicated to enhancing the patient experience during cancer treatment.
“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Fugazzi and Dr. Chapman to our team,” said Dan Phillips, administrative director for the UM Health-Sparrow Herbert-Herman Cancer Center. “Their deep ties to the Lansing community and commitment to excellence in patient care will help us continue to provide advanced radiation oncology services close to home.”
These appointments mark the transition of the radiation oncology program at UM Health-Sparrow to the UM Health Radiation Oncology Network, strengthening access to quality, compassionate cancer care for the region. Both physicians will work under the leadership of Gordan Srkalovic, M.D., Ph.D., medical director of the Herbert-Herman Cancer Center, while benefiting from the expertise and resources of Michigan Medicine.
To learn more about leading-edge cancer care close to home, visit UofMHealthSparrow.org/Cancer.
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University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is Mid-Michigan’s premier health care organization and includes hospitals in Lansing, Carson City, Charlotte, Ionia and St. Johns, as well as UM Health-Sparrow Specialty Hospital, Care Network, the Michigan Athletic Club, and AL!VE. UM Health-Sparrow is part of University of Michigan Health. Through the dedication of our 10,000 team members, UM Health-Sparrow pursues a vision to be nationally recognized as a leader in quality and patient experience. For more information, visit UofMHealthSparrow.org.