PCI MAUI - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Radiation Oncologist & Medical Director
Dr. Falit received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts, and medical degree from the Yale School of Medicine at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. After completing an internship in internal medicine at Yale New Haven Hospital, he trained at the Harvard Radiation Oncology Program in Boston, where he saw patients at Massachusetts General Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Brigham and Women's Hospital.
During medical school and residency, Dr. Falit won numerous awards related to both patient care and research. He is well trained in the use of newer and more precise radiation delivery techniques, including intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT). Dr. Falit has published and been an invited speaker on several panels related to health care policy and economics. After residency, Dr. Falit practiced in the greater Boston area as an attending radiation oncologist at Lowell General Hospital and Wentworth Douglass Hospital and joined the Pacific Cancer Institute in 2016. Dr Falit is board-certified and a diplomat of radiation oncology by the American Board of Radiology.
Outside of the clinic, Dr. Falit enjoys outdoor sports, hiking, and spending time with his wife and two children.
Dr. Madsen is a board-certified radiation oncologist, joining the Pacific Cancer Institute team in December 2020. She received her Bachelor of Arts in human biology from Stanford University in Stanford, California, and her medical doctorate from Stanford University School of Medicine. She completed her internship at the Pacific Presbyterian Medical Center (now California Pacific Medical Center) in San Francisco, California, and her residency in radiation oncology at Stanford University Medical Center. After her residency, Dr. Madsen worked at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle for 15 years before founding a freestanding radiation oncology clinic across the Puget Sound from Seattle, which was recently acquired by the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.
"After helping with the transition, I decided to slow down a bit," said Madsen. "I moved to Maui and am happy to work part-time to support the excellent care provided at Pacific Cancer Institute."
Dr. Madsen chose the field of oncology because, while she was an undergraduate at Stanford, she was lucky enough to take a Human Biology course called, "The Biosocial Aspects of Cancer" taught by some of the pioneers of oncology. She was very inspired and remembered how fascinating the field was when she returned as a medical student and rotated in the oncology clinics. She was particularly captured by the field of radiation oncology because it is such a great blend of the art of medicine with technology and she still feels that way now, almost 30 years later.
When asked what she enjoys most about her role as a radiation oncologist, Dr. Madsen replied, "I enjoy working with patients and their families the most. It gives me great pleasure to help guide patients through the medical system and the cancer experience. I also enjoy the comradery of a great treatment team; the clinic staff and the referring providers, the pathologists, radiologists, and others that we work with in the interest of our patients."
Dr. Madsen has been awarded numerous honors, has presented her research at local and national meetings, and has authored several publications in peer-reviewed publications. She is a member of several professional societies including the American College of Radiology (ACR), the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), the American Medical Association (AMA), the Washington State Medical Society, the Washington State Radiological Society, and the Kitsap County Medical Society.
As a woman in the field of radiation oncology, Dr. Madsen has always had an affinity for the cancers that affect women, such as breast cancer and gynecologic cancers, but is comfortable taking care of any patient with cancer.
In her spare time, Dr. Madsen enjoys gardening and traveling with her husband.
"I live on a small farm in Hana, Maui where my husband and I grow much of our own food and a crop of cacao that we sell to local chocolate makers," said Madsen. "As they say, the work is never done on a farm. We also often travel to Alaska, where we enjoy the great outdoors together."
Janice Yonamine, RN is a registered nurse with specialized training and certification in radiation oncology, receiving her nursing degree from Maui Community College in 2000. As cancer treatment becomes more complex and standard regimens are combined with new and targeted radiation therapy, Janice has the training and skills to accurately assess and assist our patients throughout their treatment. She is a cornerstone of patient advocacy, extensive symptom management and patient education regarding radiation therapy treatments. Janice joined the Pacific Cancer Institute in 2002, and has ‘been here' for our patients for over 14 years, whether it's right after their cancer diagnosis, helping them when they have a recurrence, or have survivorship concerns.
"My passion for oncology grew when my nephew passed away from cancer at 2 years old. He taught me that life is the most precious thing in the world and everyone, no matter what age you are, deserves compassion and empathy for whatever struggle they are experiencing. I love being a radiation oncology nurse and I am grateful for all of my patients that have walked through our doors. They have all taught me to be grateful for what you have and to never give up on what you believe in."
Jason is a board-certified nurse practitioner who joined the Pacific Cancer Institute in April 2021.
While he graduated in 1996 with a master's degree in health care administration, Jason always desired to work in a clinical setting caring for patients. At the age of 30, he returned to school to become a registered nurse. After approximately 8 years experience as an ICU nurse, Jason attended Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts, where he obtained a master's degree in advanced practice nursing in 2011. Since that time, Jason has worked as a nurse practitioner in various disciplines including ICU, trauma, and neurosurgery. He relocated to Maui in 2016 and has spent the last three years working as a nurse practitioner in Maui Health System's medical oncology/hematology department. During that time, he obtained certification as an advanced oncology nurse practitioner through the Oncology Nursing Society.
By far, Jason feels that his most rewarding clinical experience has been caring for patients diagnosed with cancer. As a transplant from the mainland, Jason considers it a blessing to have the opportunity to care for cancer patients on the beautiful island of Maui.
Jason calls himself a "life-long learner" and strives to provide the best care to his patients through continued reading and education. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with friends and family, cooking, and doing CrossFit.
Martin Hinse is the Medical Physicist at Pacific Cancer Institute (PCI). He has over 20 years in the healthcare industry and joined the PCI team in 2022.
Steven Nguyen, M.D. is a radiation oncologist with Pacific Cancer Institute. He has worked in the healthcare industry for over nine years and joined the PCI team in 2024.
Dr. Nguyen received his undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and his medical doctorate from the University of Central Florida College of Medicine in Orlando, Florida. He completed his internship in internal medicine at Oak Hill Hospital in Brooksville, Florida, and his radiation oncology residency at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona.
Dr. Nguyen is a specialist physician trained in the use of radiotherapy for the treatment of all cancers, as well as certain benign disease processes. He works closely with other cancer doctors in the coordination of care for patients who may require radiation treatment. When radiotherapy is recommended for patients, he works with a highly skilled radiation team to develop a safe, effective treatment plan and to deliver it accurately.
The aspect that Dr. Nguyen enjoys most about his job is having the opportunity to help and work with patients. He finds it to be very rewarding work that he feels fortunate to be able to do. He also likes being able to work with the advanced technology used in radiotherapy.
He is a member of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) and the Hawaii Society of Clinical Oncology (HSCO).
In his spare time, Dr. Nguyen enjoys reading, listening to music, and spending time with his family.
, RT(T) has been a registered Radiation Therapist for 22 years, joining the Pacific Cancer Institute in 1996. Tim graduated from Bellevue College in Bellevue Washington, one of the top radiation therapy programs in the country, with honors. He worked at Swedish Medical Center as well as several other acclaimed cancer centers in Washington state area before moving back home to Maui where he was raised.
Tim met Dr. Baker before the Pacific Cancer Institute was founded and knew the two were destined to work together, starting very shortly after the Cancer Institute opened. Tim works with our other Radiation Therapists in helping you feel comfortable, operating the machine that provides the radiation treatment, monitoring for treatment reactions and working closely with the other members of our compassionate team.
He has lived on Maui for 44 years with his wife and daughter and looks forward to helping people for many years to come.