Dr. Shirnett K. Williamson M.D., Radiation Oncologist
We verify the medical license of each FindaTopDoc Verified Doctor to ensure that their license is active and they are in good medical standing.

Dr. Shirnett K. Williamson M.D.

Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology

1 Capital Way Pennington New Jersey, 08534
Write A Review

About

Dr. Shirnett Williamson practices Radiation Oncology in Pennington, New Jersey. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Williamson 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

Howard University

Howard Univ Coll of Med, Washington Dc 1991

Howard University College of Medicine 1991

Board Certification

American Board of Radiology- Radiation Oncology

RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 33 years of experience
Dr. Shirnett K. Williamson M.D.
Dr. Shirnett K. Williamson M.D.'s Expert Contributions
  • The color and shape of a mole on my leg have changed. Should I be concerned?

    Yes, you should go to see a dermatologist who can examine the mole and give you their professional opinion. READ MORE

  • Should I have radiation now?

    The standard and preferred option is to do them both as was recommended to you. It provides a higher chance of control. Doing them separately is just not as good. READ MORE

  • Why does my dentist need to know if I've had radiation therapy?

    There are side effects that could occur after having had radiation and having teeth extracted from the jaw. Patients that has exceeded a certain dose of radiation to the jaw, can have osteoradionecrosis which would be a nonhealing ulcer after the tooth is extracted. A dentist needs to know this ahead of time so if the patient is at risk for osteoradionecrosis then the patient needs to have hyperbaric oxygen treatment before and after the dental extraction. READ MORE

  • Will someone need to drive me home after radiation therapy?

    You will be able to drive yourself. READ MORE

  • How long does it take for nausea from radiation to go away?

    Typically one does not get nausea from radiation to the lungs. You would have nausea from radiation to the lung only if your stomach or parts of your GI tract was in the radiated field. In that case the nausea would gradually go away two weeks to a month. We would recommend Using anti-nausea medication such as zofran or compazine to help with this. If these areas were not radiated then the nausea might be from something else. Did you get chemotherapy as well? Chemotherapy can cause nausea and your medical oncologist can help you to fix that and the same meds can be used. Also if you had severe constipation or abdominal ulcers or tumors in the brain then these can cause nausea as well. Please check with your doctor who can help you to sort out what could be causing nausea and vomiting. Sincerely READ MORE

Clinical Trials

Areas of expertise and specialization

Radiation Oncology

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Local Public Speaking, American Cancer Society -

Treatments

  • Prostate Cancer
  • Breast Cancer
  • Brain Tumor
  • Lung Cancer
  • Anal Cancer
  • Lymphoma
  • Wrinkle & Scar Improvement
  • Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy

Internships

  • MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center; Howard University

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Society for Radiation Oncology, American College of Radiation Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology, The Radiosurgery Society

Articles and Publications

  • Has been Published

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Love of what she is doing, love of her patients, and being a very enthusiastic and caring person.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Gardening, Reading, Sewing, Fashion Designing

Dr. Shirnett K. Williamson M.D.'s Practice location

1 Capital Way -
Pennington, New Jersey 08534
Get Direction
New patients: 609-303-4244, 609-304-4000
www.capitalhealth.org

Shirnett Williamson

446 Bellevue Ave Capital Health System At Mercer -
Trenton, NJ 08618
Get Direction

Dr. Shirnett K. Williamson M.D.'s reviews

(0)
Write Review

Recommended Articles

  • What Is an X-Ray?

    An X-ray is a type of electromagnetic radiation, which can be used to take digital images of parts of the human body. It is the same with visible light but has a certain different characteristic. The beneficial use of an X-ray is for medical imaging. It can help the physician to look inside your...

  • Treatments for Liver Cancer

    During liver cancer treatment, different healthcare professionals work together to come up with an overall treatment plan. The treatment plan combines different types of cancer treatment to get a successful cure. This group of doctors is called a "multidisciplinary team", which include:...

  • The Most Common Misconceptions About Breast Cancer

    There is so much information you can read online about breast cancer. Some information may be acquired in the community, friends, or family that is totally misleading or incorrect. Although not backed up with solid evidence, such information can cause a lot of media attention, which can further...

  • She Survived Breast Cancer, But Says a Treatment Side Effect Almost Killed Her

    In 2014, 47-year-old Virginia Harrod found a lump in her breast, which was actually stage III breast cancer. She was immediately started on shock-and-awe chemotherapy, but as it turned out, the cancer was chemo-resistant and the tumor only grew with each treatment. Harrod then underwent a double...

  • Treatments for Bladder Cancer

    The treatment options or medications for bladder cancer depend largely on the advancement of cancer. The treatment is different for the early stage non-invasive bladder cancer and the more advanced muscle-invasive bladder cancer.During treatment, all hospitals have multidisciplinary teams (MDTs),...

  • What Are the Side Effects of Radiation Therapy?

    Radiation therapy, also known as radiotherapy, is a procedure that is used mainly to treat cancer and other conditions such as thyroid disorders, non-cancerous growths, and blood disorders. Just like other types of treatment, radiotherapy often causes side effects. The side effects generally depend...

Nearby Providers

See all nearby providers

Nearest Hospitals

ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTERl

601 HAMILTON AVE TRENTON NJ 8629

Head west 186 ft
Keep left at the fork 771 ft
Turn right onto Scotch Road (CR 611) 31 ft
Make a U-turn onto Scotch Road (CR 611) 873 ft
Take the ramp on the right 3678 ft
Merge left onto I 95 2.1 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards NJ 29: Trenton 619 ft
Keep left at the fork 473 ft
Continue straight onto River Road (NJ 29) 5.4 mi
Take the ramp on the left 669 ft
Continue straight onto Market Street 1459 ft
Turn right onto South Broad Street (US 206) 1308 ft
Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue (CR 606) 5251 ft
Turn right onto Bert Avenue 271 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

10.4 miSee direction

CAPITAL HEALTH SYSTEM-FULD CAMPUSl

750 BRUNSWICK AVE TRENTON NJ 8638

Head west 186 ft
Keep left at the fork 771 ft
Turn right onto Scotch Road (CR 611) 31 ft
Make a U-turn onto Scotch Road (CR 611) 1853 ft
Continue straight onto Scotch Road ((611)) 368 ft
Take the ramp 1385 ft
Keep left at the fork 2775 ft
Merge left onto I 95 3053 ft
Take the ramp on the right towards Route 31: Ewing 969 ft
Keep right at the fork towards Route 31: Ewing 804 ft
Go straight onto Pennington Road (NJ 31) 2.8 mi
Turn left onto North Olden Avenue (CR 622) 1.6 mi
Turn right onto Brunswick Avenue (US 206) 1245 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

6.9 miSee direction

BARIX CLINICS OF PENNSYLVANIAl

280 MIDDLETOWN ROAD LANGHORNE PA 19047

Head west 186 ft
Keep left at the fork 771 ft
Turn right onto Scotch Road (CR 611) 31 ft
Make a U-turn onto Scotch Road (CR 611) 873 ft
Take the ramp on the right 3678 ft
Merge left onto I 95 8.1 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards US 1 North: Morrisville 1202 ft
Merge left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway (US 1) 3281 ft
Take the ramp on the right towards Oxford Valley 813 ft
Keep right at the fork 672 ft
Go straight onto Oxford Valley Road 2370 ft
Turn right onto North Bucks Town Drive 2616 ft
Turn right onto Middletown Boulevard 3798 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

12.0 miSee direction

ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTERl

601 HAMILTON AVE TRENTON NJ 8629

Head southeast on Bellevue Avenue 848 ft
Turn right onto Prospect Street 1240 ft
Turn left onto West State Street 1669 ft
Turn right onto Calhoun Street 594 ft
Take the ramp on the right 363 ft
Merge left onto John Fitch Way (NJ 29) 3560 ft
Take the ramp on the left 669 ft
Continue straight onto Market Street 1459 ft
Turn right onto South Broad Street (US 206) 1308 ft
Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue (CR 606) 5251 ft
Turn right onto Bert Avenue 271 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

3.3 miSee direction

CAPITAL HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER - HOPEWELLl

ONE CAPITAL WAY PENNINGTON NJ 8534

Head southeast on Bellevue Avenue 848 ft
Turn left onto Prospect Street 2643 ft
Turn left onto Pennington Avenue (NJ 31) 2168 ft
Continue straight onto Pennington Road (NJ 31) 3.7 mi
Take the ramp on the right 3342 ft
Merge left onto I 95 2488 ft
Take the ramp on the right towards Scotch Road 1665 ft
Make a slight right 1843 ft
Go straight onto Scotch Road (CR 611) 611 ft
Turn right 957 ft
You have arrived at your destination

6.9 miSee direction

CAPITAL HEALTH SYSTEM-FULD CAMPUSl

750 BRUNSWICK AVE TRENTON NJ 8638

Head southeast on Bellevue Avenue 2425 ft
Turn left onto Calhoun Street (CR 653) 1.2 mi
Turn right onto Jennett Street 110 ft
Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard (US 206) 19 ft
Turn left onto East Miller Street 911 ft
Turn left onto Brunswick Avenue (US 206) 190 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

1.9 miSee direction