Dr. John Russell is a radiation oncologist in Mobile, AL. He treats patients diagnosed with cancer using radiation therapy that targets cancerous cells.
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Yes, Dr. John R. Russell is accepting new patients at this office.
1660 Springhill Avenue, Mobile, AL 36604
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Dr. John Russell graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 1976 before completing a residency in Radiation Oncology at University of Florida Shands Teaching Hospital in Gainesville, FL from 1977 to 1980. He then completed a fellowship in Internal Medicine at Willam Beaumont Army Medical Center from 1976 to 1977.
Dr. Russell has one office in Alabama where he specializes in Radiation Oncology and Oncology.
Dr. Russell works with ten doctors including Dr. Roger Ove and Dr. Mary Vu.
Radiation oncologists are highly specialized physicians who utilize radiation therapy treatments to treat patients suffering from cancer. Dr. Russell is trained to identify the type of cancer and create a targeted treatment plan that will increase the patient's chances of overcoming the disease. To treat and manage cancer, radiation therapy targets malignancies, working to prevent cancer cells from continually dividing. As a result, radiation therapy can kill cancer cells and shrink tumors & growths.
As an oncologist, Dr. Russell is trained to diagnose and treat all types and forms of cancer. Dr. Russell may employ a variety of diagnostic tests such as biopsies, imaging tests, endoscopic tests and laboratory tests. He may offer treatment techniques such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy to combat the spread of cancer. Dr. Russell may also provide emotional and palliative care, ensuring patients experience the highest quality of life possible.
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
MD • U.S. Army Health Professions Scholarship Participant • 1976
University of Florida Shands Teaching Hospital • Gainesville, FL
Residency in Radiation Oncology
• 1977 - 1980
Willam Beaumont Army Medical Center • El Paso, Texas
Fellowship in Internal Medicine
• 1976 - 1977
Fellow of the American College of Radiology
ACR • Present
Fellow American College of Radiation Oncology
ACRO • Present