Jonathan H. Briggs, M.D.
Radiation Oncology, Oncology
Locations
Beaufort Memorial Radiation Oncology
989 Ribaut Road
Suite 130, Beaufort Medical Pavilion (Use building's rear entrance)
Beaufort
, SC 29902
About Dr. Jonathan Briggs
"My goal when treating my patients is to educate them to the best of my ability while providing compassionate, state-of-the-art care. I believe in treating the whole patient with respect and kindness."
Dr. Jonathan Briggs is a board-certified radiation oncologist experienced in the treatment of a number of different cancers.
During his career, Briggs has been involved in a variety of research from T-cell lymphoma of the breast to the use of alternative and complementary medicine during radiation. He has special interests in breast cancer, prostate cancer, skin cancer and lung cancer.
Dr. Briggs came to the Lowcountry from Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, N.J., where he served as director of the Department of Radiation Oncology. Prior to taking a position with the New Jersey hospital in 2001, he worked for a year with Virginia Radiation Oncology Associates in Richmond, VA.
A graduate of Pennsylvania's Lafayette College, Briggs earned his medical degree from Rutgers Medical School in New Jersey. He completed his post-graduate training in radiation oncology at Eastern Virginia Medical School and the University of Arizona School of Medicine where he was honored with the Radiological Society of North Americas 1999 Resident Research Award.
Education
Residency:
Eastern Virginia Medical School/University of Arizona School of Medicine
Medical School:
Rutgers Medical School (UMDNJ Robert Wood Johnson Medical School) — New Brunswick, N.J.
Board Certifications
Radiology, The American Board of Radiology
Radiation Oncology, The American Board of Radiology
Conditions Treated
- Breast Cancer
- Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Skin Cancer
Procedures Performed
- Breast Cancer Treatment
- Cancer Research
- Cancer Treatments
- Lung Cancer Treatment
- Oncology
- Oncology Care
- Prostate Cancer Treatment
- Radiation
- Radiation Therapy
- Skin Cancer Treatment
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