Dr. Cynthia Ann Ballenger MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
801 Wh Smith Blvd Greenville NC, 27834About
Dr. Cynthia Ballenger practices Radiation Oncology in Greenville, NC. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Ballenger 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
Univ of Nc At Chapel Hill Sch of Med, Chapel Hill Nc 1995
Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL 1995
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology- 2001
Provider Details
Treatments
- Breast Cancer
Professional Memberships
- Member ASTRO
- Member American Radium Society
- Member Pitt County Medical Society
Fellowships
- Emory University, Pathology 1993
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