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Dr. David S Thomas MD PA
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
14 Medical Park Loop Sylva NC, 28779About
Dr. David Thomas practices Radiation Oncology in Sylva, NC. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Thomas 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
Emory University School Of Medicine 1978
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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