Dr. John Carlton Boys M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
1420 Tusculum Blvd Greeneville TN, 37745About
Dr. John Boys practices Radiation Oncology in Greeneville, TN. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Boys specializes in treating cancer with radiation, using radiation therapy to treat a wide variety of cancers. Radiation therapy uses carefully targeted and regulated doses of high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells.
Education and Training
Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc 1982
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Throat Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Aerolase® Technologies
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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