Dr. John M. Anderson MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
908 West 4th North Street Morristown Tennessee, 37814About
John M. Anderson, MD, PhD, is a dedicated radiation oncologist with Morristown Regional Cancer Center in Morristown, Tennessee. Dr. Anderson has been providing Tennessee patients with unsurpassed care and comprehensive treatments with an unwavering commitment to medicine and innovation. Upholding the highest standards in patient care, Dr. Anderson remains a vital resource to local residents and the healthcare community. As a radiation oncologist, Dr. Anderson is a specialist physician who uses ionizing radiation in the treatment of cancer. He is particularly well-versed in Gamma Knife� therapy, which is one of the most precise, powerful and proven treatments for brain disorders. �The Gamma Knife� can be used for a wide variety of problems. For example, it can be used to treat selected malignant tumors that arise in or spread to the brain (primary brain tumors or metastatic tumors), benign brain tumors (meningiomas, pituitary adenomas, and acoustic neuromas), blood vessel defects (arteriovenous malformations) and functional problems (trigeminal neuralgia) (Source: http://www.radiologyinfo.org/).� Dr. Anderson practices primarily at Morristown Regional Cancer Center, but he is also on staff of Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System and Thomson Cancer Survival Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Anderson�s areas of special expertise are breast cancer, head and neck cancer, lung cancer, lymphoma, metastatic breast cancer, and nervous system cancer. Over the course of his career, he was honored with several honors, including a Gold Star for Patient Service Excellence, the American Cancer Society Grant, the Radiologic Society of North American Resident/Fellow Research Award, the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology Education and Development Award, declared among Top Doctor�s by Cityview Magazine in 2014, and Top Physician in Radiation Oncology by the Consumers� Research Council of America.
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Education and Training
University of Arizona College of Medicine
Rutgers 1991
Board Certification
American Board of Radiology- Radiation Therapy; PhD (Doctor of Physiology)
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Assistant Professor, University of Arizona Cancer Center, Duke University Medical Center -
- Medical Director, Department of Radiation Oncology, Morristown Regional Cancer Center, 2007-Present -
Awards
- Top Doctors, Cityview Magazine, 2014
- Top Physician in Radiation Oncology Consumer's Research Council of America, 2004-2006, 2009
- Gold Star for Patient Service Excellence, Duke University Medical Center
- American Cancer Society Grant, 2000
- Radiologic Society of North American Resident/Fellow Research Award
- American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology Education and Development Award
- IEA/Ishlayaku EuroAmerica, Inc. Book Award
- Travel Grant, International Congress of Endocrinology, International Congress of Neuroendocrinology
Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Throat Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Lymphoma
Internships
- Tuscan Medical Center
Fellowships
- University of Arizona (Research)
Professional Society Memberships
- Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Omega Alpha, Society of Clinical Oncology
Articles and Publications
- 10 Articles, 7 Book Chapters, Over 15 Abstracts
- High Dose Rate Post-Operative Vaginal Cuff Irradiation Alone for Stage Ib and Ic Endometrial Cancer, International Journal of Radiation Oncology
- The Treatment of High-Grade Soft Tissue Sarcomas with Preoperative Thermoradiotherapy, International Journal of Radiation Oncology
- Cytokeratin Expression Results in a Drug-Resistant Phenotype to Six Different Chemotherapeutic Agents, Clinical Care Research
- Vulvar Carcinoma, International Journal of Radiation Oncology
What do you attribute your success to?
- Hard Work, Dedication
Hobbies / Sports
- Woodworking
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