Dr. Byron Clay May MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
130 W Ravine Rd Hvmc/Radiation Oncol Kingsport TN, 37660About
Dr. Byron May practices Radiation Oncology in Kingsport, TN. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. May 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
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1990
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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