Dr. John Mathis Barnett MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
700 Olympic Plaza Cir Suite 700 Tyler TX, 75701About
Dr. John Barnett practices Radiation Oncology in Tyler, TX. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Barnett 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
Univ of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx 1975
Texas A&M University, TX 1975
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Bladder Cancer
- Kidney Cancer
- Testicular Cancer
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