Dr. John Heath West M.D.
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
20 Liberty Creek Dr Savannah GA, 31406About
Dr. John West is an oncologist practicing in Savannah, GA. Dr. West specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. West manages and oversees the treatment of a cancer patient after he or she has been diagnosed with the disease. Oncologists will care for their patients throughout the course of the disease. Types of oncologists include medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, pediatric oncologists and hematologist oncologists.
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