Khalil Ali, MD, Neurologist

Dr. Lester-Coll is a radiation oncologist at the University of Vermont Medical Center and associate professor at the Larner College of Medicine at UVM in Burlington, VT. Dr. Lester-Coll specializes in treating patients with prostate cancer, lung cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, sarcoma, lymphoma and metastatic malignancies. His research interests include clinical trials, health services research, comparative effectiveness research, large database research, cost-effectiveness analysis, and decision analysis. Dr. Lester-Coll is a strong believer in providing quality cancer care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient preferences, needs, values, and ensuring that patient values guide all clinical decisions. He strives to ensure that information regarding cancer management is spelled out as clearly as possible to his patients to help them make informed decisions and navigate what can often be a challenging landscape. He works hard to be a patient advocate and make certain that care is followed through. Dr. Lester-Coll values the relationships he establishes with each of his patients, and believes that goes a long way in improving their health. Learn more about radiation therapy at the University of Vermont Medical Center.

Puyao Li, MD is a radiation oncologist at the University of Vermont Medical Center, and assistant professor at the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont. Dr. Li's clinical focus is on the treatment of breast, gynecologic and metastatic cancers. She emphasizes a compassionate, individualized, and evidence-based approach in treating patients with cancer. Dr. Li received her BS from Yale University and her MD from the Harvard University. She completed residency training in the Harvard Radiation Oncology Program, a joint program between Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Her research interests include understanding causes for and reducing side effects of cancer treatments, and improving and individualizing radiation therapy for patients. She provides a variety of specialized procedures, including 3D Conformal Radiation Therapy, Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT), Extracranial Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) or Stereotactic Ablative Radiation Therapy (SABR), and Intracranial Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS). Learn more about radiation therapy.

The patient-physician relationship is the most rewarding aspect of being a healthcare provider. As a radiation oncologist, I can guide and care for a person throughout their treatment and long-term follow-up. My approach to caring for patients with cancer is a combination of expertise and empathy. Putting myself in the patient’s shoes helps me understand their needs better while delivering excellent care. Before shifting gears to study medicine at the University of California Riverside School of Medicine, I majored in international and global studies. I completed my residency in radiation oncology at Tufts Medical Center before joining the UVM Medical Center.