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Dr. Darren Klish, MD

Dr. Darren Klish, MD

Radiation Oncology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Darren Klish, MD is a radiation oncologist in Lawrence, KS and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 2003. He is affiliated with Lawrence Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 30 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (30 reviews)

Practice

330 Arkansas St Ste 120 Lawrence, KS 66044

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Klish is affiliated with Lawrence Memorial Hospital Lawrence, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Klish specializes in the area of Radiation Oncology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews
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Dr. Klish's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Klish

4.8
30 ratings, 23 with a written review
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Excellent, Thorough Radiation Treatment
Dr. Darren Klish and the entire team at Precision Cancer Care in Lawrence, Kansas, are great.The receptionist is friendly and efficient. Each time I met with Dr. Klish and Nurse Practitioner Miriam Slaugh, they listened carefully to what I had to say, answered questions, and thoroughly explained the treatment they proposed. And you could just talk to them about books, travel, life in general – which made the whole experience more comfortable. Where the rubber meets the road, the radiation techs knew what they were doing and got the job done with precision.Overall, one of the most competent, smooth-running medical offices at which I have received treatment. Highly recommended.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Bob R. – Apr 03, 2025
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Great Care!
Everyone in the office was friendly & helpful! Always felt in good hands!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 16, 2022
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My favorite doctor... of any specialty.
Dr. Klish set up radiation therapy after a brain tumor removal in fall of 2019. He and his team helped me through this ordeal and there has been no new activity with my tumor site, and none expected throughout 2022. Before the treatments and follow-up visits were anywhere close to being done, he very quickly became my favorite doctor ever, by far! I wish he could just be my primary doctor and specialist for literally anything... but of course that's not to be. He's very knowledgeable and patient when providing an extra set of eyes on my MRI history from KU Med. On top of that, he has a positive and practical outlook, and he's so caring, so personable, so friendly, and apologizes when he gets busy or has to step out for a minute to approve another patient's setup. Just literally the best bedside manner of any doctor I've ever had... ever! I hope you don't need radiation therapy, but if you do, please see Dr. Klish.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jason – May 31, 2022
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Dr Klish was very informative and really seemed to care about his patients.Staff was very friendly and helpful.So happy that I could stay in my hometown for treatment. Would highly recommend this practice.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Claire Rice – May 10, 2022
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The Radiation and Oncology group in Lawrence is top notch. The technicians are friendly, prompt and very capable, as is the office staff. Both Dr. Klish and his nurse practitioner were accessible, supportive and truly invested in patient outcomes. A significant plus is their ability and willingness to coordinate closely with the LMH Cancer Center/Oncology group. This was incredibly helpful given that radiation and chemotherapy treatments were administered concurrently. In my circumstance I was referred elsewhere for surgery, but was happy to have had an opportunity to receive such terrific (and effective) care - without leaving Lawrence - for all other aspects of my treatment.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Rob – Mar 24, 2021
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Dr. Klish is very compassionate and knowledgeable.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Alison – Sep 06, 2019
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Dr. Klish and his staff provide quality care. He initially explained my situation and was very thorough. His staff explained everything as we went along. Over the treatment period of of 5 weeks I was very pleased with the professional staff and Dr. Lawrence is fortunate to have them in Radiation. I would certainly recommend Dr. Kliss and his staff.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Gene Lamb – Jul 18, 2019
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Dr. Klish and his entire staff are exceptional professionals. They are positive, friendly, caring and take the time to get to know their patients. They greet you with a smile and always ask how your day is going. They see so many patients in a single day and it has to be somewhat trying to maintain the same enthusiasm and caring for each patient. My husband does not like going to the doctor, but he has kept a positive attitude about treatment. I believe that has been due to the wonderful people he encounters from the time he walks in the office to the time he leaves.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sandy Patchen in Lawrence, KS – Jun 03, 2019
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Dr. Klish and staff are very caring and efficient. They saved my life. Radiation therapy was/is my only option for treatment of my cancer. So grateful it is available locally.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 11, 2019
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Dr. Klish and his staff provide timely, quality care. His explanations of my tumor was thorough and caring. I don't think we ever had to wait more than five minutes and his staff explained everything as we went along. When it came to making our decision as to where we wanted to obtain our radiation treatments, we first visited with Dr. Klish and then KUMC. It was the right choice to get it in Lawrence.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 26, 2019
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Takes time to listen to my concerns. Offers directions clearly
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Lawrence, KS – Feb 09, 2019
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I received excellent care from the entire team
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Deborah Woodall Routledge in Lawrence, KS – Jul 25, 2018
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He spent alot of time explaining my husband’s cancer and his treatments. Dr. Klish is very personable and compassionate. He has given my husband hope.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Randy Frank – Feb 14, 2018
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Very satisfied with the service. If you live near Lawrence it’s a great alternative to driving to KC area for treatment.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Lawrence, KS – Feb 09, 2018
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The doctors nurses and radiologist were excellent they make you feel like your in the best hands during this life journey. They explained before anything was ever done .again I can't thank them enough.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jo Ellen waltman in Baldwin city ks – Jul 18, 2017
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Dr. Klish and his entire staff are well qualified, kind and caring professionals. Facilities are clean and modern. Appoints run on schedule. I highly recommend Dr. Klish for your radiation oncology needs.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Lawrence, KS – Jul 15, 2017
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It is very fortunate that we have this high quality facility in our Lawrence community. I was able to have my radiation treatments as well as my chemo in Lawrence. I was able to keep working in Topeka throughout the treatments. I will have my surgery at KU Med in Kansas City. All the staff in Lawrence were great to work with. Dr. Klish did a wonderful job of explaining the process I would go through. The staff at KU Med show high regard for Dr. Klish and Dr. Stein, a real confidence builder.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Fred Gantz in Lecompton, KS – Sep 15, 2016
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My breast cancer surgery and doctors were at KUMED. I am from IL and KUMED was recommended to me by friends living in Lawrence. I am staying with these friends while going through treatment. When I discussed radiation with Dr Mitchell (radiation oncology) at KUMED, I asked about receiving radiation in Lawrence because of the convenience. Dr Mitchell said that she had trained with Dr Klish, that he was an excellent Dr and that I would be in good hands. She was right. Dr Klish was great!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mary Ann Thompson in Peru, IL – Jul 22, 2016
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I was impressed with his personality and I thought he treated me as his only patient. It did a lot to answer any questions I had. I thought he had a professional attitude without the stiffness and self-important attitude some professionals develop. I was favorably impressed with all the staff I encountered in my radiation treatments.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Bill Dymacek in Eudora, KS. – May 12, 2016
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Dr. Klish was super. He explained things in layman terms and had plenty of time for questions. He was very through and made sure I knew what was going on in the procedures.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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New York, NY – May 03, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Our goal is to provide cancer patients with maximal cure rates using state of the art technology and academic level care.  Our treatment decisions are based upon multidisciplinary tumor conferences which integrate a specific team of cancer...read more
  • Radiation Oncology

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  • University Of Kansas Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2008
  • Western Pennsylvania Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 2004
  • University Of Kansas School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2003
  • Yale School Of Medicine

    Undergraduate School, 1999
  • Kansas State University

    Undergraduate School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Radiology®
Radiation Oncology
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Locations

Practice

Radiation Oncologists PC330 Arkansas St Ste 120 Lawrence, KS 66044
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Practice

Arolyn Heights Nursing Home1709 W 7th St Chanute, KS 66720
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital1402 S Main St Ottawa, KS 66067
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lawrence Memorial Hospital

    325 Maine St
    Lawrence, KS 66044
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

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