Scott William Barton M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
1 BAYLOR PLAZA HOUSTON TX, 77030About
Dr. Scott Barton practices Radiation Oncology in HOUSTON, TX. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Barton 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.
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