MD
Radiation Oncologist
I joined City of Hope because here patients are offered an innovative whole-person approach to oncology care.
Doctor of Medicine - Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
Radiation Oncology - Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
Radiation Oncology – American Board of Radiology
Dr. Elesyia Outlaw-Evans joined our hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma in August 2019 and moved to City of Hope in Phoenix, Arizona, in 2021, then to City of Hope Atlanta in January 2023. As a radiation oncologist with City of Hope, Dr. Outlaw-Evans enjoys working on a multidisciplinary team that fosters communication. The team approach envelopes not only those who work at City of Hope, but also the patients and families.
“My goal is to be a partner with patients throughout their treatment journey by getting to know them and understanding each individual’s needs and goals,” says Dr. Outlaw-Evans. “I work closely with my patients to provide personalized treatment that has the least impact on their quality of life.”
Dr. Outlaw-Evans has extensive experience in intracavitary and interstitial brachytherapy. She is also trained to use the Cyberknife® system and hypo-fractionated radiation therapy, as treatment options for patients.
Dr. Outlaw-Evans earned her medical degree at Saint Louis University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri,. She completed an internal medicine internship at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Outlaw-Evans then completed a residency in radiation oncology at Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri.
Dr. Outlaw-Evans has been published in several leading research journals. She is an invited lecturer and speaks at universities and community events, as well as media appearances. Dr. Outlaw-Evans is a member of several professional medical organizations including the American Society for Radiation Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology and American Brachytherapy Society.
In addition to being a physician, Dr. Outlaw-Evans is a trained yoga instructor. She is also an avid reader and loves fiction and historical novels. She enjoys spending time with her husband, son and daughter.