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Dr. Christopher Willett is a radiation oncologist in Durham, NC. He treats patients diagnosed with cancer using radiation therapy that targets cancerous cells.
Duke Cancer Center
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Christopher G. Willett is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
20 Duke Medicine Circle, Durham, NC 27710
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
Please contact the doctor’s office to inquire about insurance.
Bio
Dr. Christopher Willett graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1981 before completing a residency in Radiation Oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital from 1982 to 1986.
Dr. Willett has one office in North Carolina where he specializes in Radiation Oncology.
Dr. Willett works with one doctor, Dr. W. Robert Lee.
Specialty
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Radiation Oncology
Radiation oncologists are highly specialized physicians who utilize radiation therapy treatments to treat patients suffering from cancer. Dr. Willett 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.
Education & Training
Medical School
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Tufts University School of Medicine
MD • 1981
Residency
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Residency in Radiation Oncology • 1982 - 1986
Hospital Affiliations
- Duke University Medical Center
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
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Healthy Lifestyle Lowers Odds of Breast Cancer's ReturnRobert Preidt, Dec 7, 2018 at 9:00 AM