Dr. Christopher Willett M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
4101 N Roxboro St Durham NC, 27704About
Dr. Christopher Willett practices Radiation Oncology in Durham, NC. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Willett 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.
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology- 1985
Provider Details
Awards
- Wineman Lecturer, 2009 University of Michigan
Treatments
- Radiation Therapy (radiotherapy)
Professional Memberships
- Member Chair - GI Committee - Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
- Member Trustee - American Board of Radiology
- Member American Society of Clinical Oncology
- Member American Society of Radiation Oncology
Fellowships
- Massachusetts General Hospital, Radiation Oncology, MA, United States 1986
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Rachel Blitzblau MD, PHDDuke University Medical Center Durham North Carolina 27710
- Dr. Joseph Kamel Salama M.D.2100 Erwin Rd Durham NC 27705
- Dr. Christopher Ryan Kelsey M.D.MORRIS BUILDING, SCIENCE DRIVE, ROOM 05135 DURHAM NC 27710
- Dr. Bridget Fey Koontz M.D.Duke University Dept Of Radiation Oncology Durham NC 27710
- Dr. John F Reilly M.D.4101 Macon Pond Rd Raleigh NC 27607
- Dr. Joel E Tepper MD101 Manning Dr Chapel Hill NC 27599