Dr. Burnett Hanson MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
1501 Aston Ave Mccomb MS, 39648About
Dr. Burnett Hanson practices Radiation Oncology in Mccomb, MS. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Hanson 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
Meharry Med Coll Sch of Med, Nashville Tn 1986
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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