William S. Maxfield
Radiologist | Body Imaging
8947 Donna Lu Drive Odessa Florida, 33556About
Lots of work with the United States Navy, including work in the Plutonium Decontamination Team
Education and Training
Baylor College of Medicine
Board Certification
Radiology
Nuclear Medicine
Hyperbaric Medicine
Provider Details
William S. Maxfield's Expert Contributions
Is there a difference between pediatric radiology and adult radiology?
No. READ MORE
Typically how long does it take for radiation therapy to work?
2 weeks after completion of treatment. READ MORE
My abdominal X-ray look a little hazy. What could this indicate?
Suggest ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis READ MORE
My father has developed enteritis after his radiation therapy. What should we do?
Get hyperbaric oxygen therapy. READ MORE
My X-ray showed a 3mm stone in the right kidney however it was not seen in the following x-ray. Why did this happen?
You probably passed the stone. You should be checked for nanobacterial infection. See nanobiotech.com READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Board of Directors, American Board of Hyperbaric Mediicne -
- Former Chief of Radiologic Therapy, Johns Hopkins -
Awards
- Hyperbaric Doctor of the Year Nomination
Internships
- Southern Pacific General Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- Society of Nuclear Medicine, American College of Radiology, Florida Medical Association, American Medical Association, American Roentegen Therapy Association,
Articles and Publications
- Thirty-eight scientific articles, twelve abstracts, nine scientific exhibits, two short commuincations and one video tape
What do you attribute your success to?
- Coming from a line of physicians, father and two brothers
Hobbies / Sports
- Art, Travel
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of Nuclear Medicine, Molecular Imaging, American Journal of Radiology
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