Dr. John Thornton Foust MD
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
200 New York Ave Suite 200 Oak Ridge TN, 37830About
Dr. John Foust is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Oak Ridge, TN. Dr. Foust specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of blood diseases such as anemia, hemophilia, sickle-cell disease, leukemia and lymphoma. Hematologist Oncologists are also trained in the study of cancer and its attack on other organs.
Education and Training
Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1985
Georgetown University in Washington DC 1985
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Treatments
- Melanoma
- Anemia
- Osteoporosis
- Skin Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Lymphoma
- Leukemia
- Oral Surgery Procedures
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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