Radiation Oncologists
Robert S. Fields, MD
Gregory C. Henkelmann, MD
Sheldon A. Johnson, MD
Maurice L. King, MD
Renee A. Levine, MD
Kenneth K. Lo, PhD, MD
Mary Ella Sanders, MD
Charles G. Wood, MD
A doctor called a radiation oncologist will oversee your radiation therapy treatments at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center. This doctor will work with the other members of the radiation therapy team to develop your treatment plan and ensure that each treatment is accurately given. Your radiation oncologist will also monitor your progress and adjust the treatment as necessary to make sure the radiation is hitting its target while minimizing side effects. Before, during and after your radiation therapy treatments, your radiation oncologist will work closely with your other cancer doctors, such as your medical oncologist and/or surgeon, to maximize the radiation’s effectiveness.
Radiation oncologists have completed at least four years of college, four years of medical school, one year of general medical training and three to four years of residency or specialty training in radiation oncology. They have extensive training in cancer medicine and the safe use of radiation to treat disease. All of Mary Bird Perkins’ radiation oncologists are board certified by the American Board of Radiology.
Dr. Fields’ education began with a BS in Mechanical Engineering and an MS in Applied Mechanics. After attending medical school at Thomas Jefferson, he trained in Internal Medicine residency with board certification. He obtained further medical training at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center as a resident and fellow in Radiation Oncology, and as chief resident. He then stayed at Anderson for another four and one-half years on staff as assistant professor specializing in head and neck malignancies.
In addition to his clinical work at MBPCC, he is an adjunct professor with the Louisiana State University Department of Physics and Astronomy’s medical physics program.
A native of New Jersey, Dr. Fields has been with Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center since 1986.
Undergraduate School
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
Graduate School
MS, Applied Mechanics
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
Medical School
MD, Thomas Jefferson University School of Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
Internship
Internal Medicine
Medical Center of Delaware
Wilmington, DE
Residency and Fellowship
The University of Texas
M. D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute
Radiation Oncology
Houston, TX
Board Certification
Internal Medicine
Radiation Oncology
Upon graduating from medical school, Dr. Henkelmann did an internship at the Loma Linda University Medical Center which included a six-month rotation in medical oncology (chemotherapy).
During his residency at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, he was chief resident in Radiation Oncology. While at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Dr. Henkelmann received the American Cancer Society’s Clinical Fellowship Award.
Dr. Henkelmann is an adjunct professor with the Louisiana State University Department of Physics and Astronomy’s medical physics program. Dr. Henkelmann is a member of academic honor societies in medicine, mathematics and physics.
A native of Nebraska, Dr. Henkelmann has been with Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center since 1988.
Undergraduate School
BS, Physics Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI
Medical School
MD, Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Loma Linda, CA
Internship
Internal Medicine
Loma Linda University Medical Center
Loma Linda, CA
Residency and Fellowship
The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
Radiation Oncology
Houston, TX
Board Certification
Radiation Oncology
Dr. Johnson began his education at Louisiana State University, returning to Mississippi for his medical degree. After completing a residency in radiation oncology, he served as staff radiation oncologist at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC.
In addition to private practice, Dr. Johnson has been active in many civic organizations including medical advisor for the Dreams Come True Foundation, and the American Cancer Society for which he was presented the American Cancer Society Quality of Life Award, and the Leadership Medal.
Dr. Johnson is an accreditation surveyor of radiation oncology facilities for the American College of Radiology. He also serves on the Medicare Louisiana Carrier Advisory Committee. Dr. Johnson is an adjunct professor with the Louisiana State University Department of Physics and Astronomy’s medical physics program.
A native of Mississippi, Dr. Johnson has been with Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center since 1981 and was medical director from 1986-2001.
Undergraduate School
BS, Biology University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
Medical School
MD, University of Mississippi Medical School
Jackson, MS
Internship
General Medicine William Beaumont Army Medical Center
El Paso, TX
Residency and Fellowship
The University of Texas
M. D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute
Radiation Oncology
Houston, TX
Board Certification
Radiation Oncology
Dr. King received many awards in chemical engineering for academic excellence.
After completing a general surgery residency at Ochsner in New Orleans, Dr. King worked as the director of the emergency department at Seventh Ward General Hospital in Hammond.
Dr. King is an assistant clinical professor in Radiology and Medicine at Louisiana State University Medical School at Earl K. Long Hospital, and an adjunct professor with the Louisiana State University Department of Physics and Astronomy’s medical physics program.
A native of New Orleans, Dr. King has been with Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center since 2003 and has served as Medical Director since 2008.
Undergraduate School
BS, Chemical Engineering
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA
BS, Applied Physics
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA
Medical School
MD, Louisiana State University School of Medicine
New Orleans, LA
Residency
General Surgery
Alton Ochsner Medical Center
New Orleans, LA
Radiation Oncology
University of Texas Health Science Center
San Antonio, TX
Fellowship
Radiation Oncology
Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology
Washington University Medical School
St. Louis, MO
Board Certification
Radiation Oncology
Dr. Levine received her undergraduate degree in bioengineering from Syracuse University in New York. She completed medical school at Rutgers, before continuing on to a residency in radiation oncology. Dr. Levine was chief resident of radiation oncology at the University of California in San Francisco. Upon graduation from medical school, she worked as an academic radiation oncologist at the Massachusetts General Hospital, and then private practice just outside of Boston.
Academic appointments include assistant clinical professor in the department of radiation oncology at Tuffs University, clinical instructor at Harvard Medical School, and clinical instructor at Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Levine received the American Cancer Society Clinical Fellowship award in 1989.
Dr. Levine is an adjunct professor with the Louisiana State University Department of Physics and Astronomy’s medical physics program. She has a particular interest in breast cancers, brain tumors and stereotactic radiosurgery.
A native of New Jersey, Dr. Levine has been with Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center since 1994.
Undergraduate School
BS, Bioengineering with honors
Syracuse University
New York, NY
Medical School
MD, Rutgers University School of Medicine
Internship
Internal Medicine
St. Peter’s Medical Center
New Brunswick, NJ
Residency
Radiation Oncology
University of California
San Francisco, CA
Fellowship
Hyperthermic Biology
University of California
San Francisco, CA
Board Certification
Radiation Oncology
Upon graduating from Taiwan University, he relocated to the United States to continue his education at MIT. After obtaining his Ph.D., Dr. Lo began employment as a postdoctoral Research Fellow at Harvard University. For three years he was a senior research scientist at Corning Glass Works Research and Development Center. During this time he developed techniques for making polarizing glasses. He holds three patents, including two relating to polarization of glass.
Dr. Lo is also an adjunct professor with the Louisiana State University Department of Physics and Astronomy’s medical physics program. He is a member of numerous professional medical organizations and was the recipient of the American Cancer Society Clinical Fellowship Award in 1986.
A native of China, Dr. Lo has been with Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center since 1986.
Undergraduate School
BS, Physics National Taiwan University
Taiwan
Graduate School
Ph.D., Metallurgy and Materials
School of Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Cambridge, MA
Medical School
MD, University of Miami School of Medicine
Miami, FL
Residency
Internal Medicine
Mount Sinai Medical Center
Miami, FL
Radiation Oncology
M. D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute
Houston, TX
Board Certification
Radiation Oncology
Dr. Sanders attended Louisiana State University and continued her education at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans . Upon graduating, Dr. Sanders held an internship position at the Ochsner Medical Center , which included a year long rotation. Dr. Sanders completed her residency at the Ochsner Clinic in Therapeutic Radiology.
In addition to her work at MBPCC, Dr. Sanders has practiced radiation oncology for over 20 years. Furthermore, Dr. Sanders spent ten years working for the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in both clinical and administrative capacities.
A native of Louisiana , Dr. Sanders has served as Chair of the Louisiana Board of Regents and Interim Chancellor of the LSU Health Sciences Center.
Dr. Sanders has been with Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center since 2007.
Medical School
MD, Louisiana State University
School of Medicine
New Orleans , LA
Internship
Ochsner Medical Center
New Orleans , LA
Residency and Fellowship
Ochsner Medical Center
Therapeutic Radiology
New Orleans , LA
Board Certification
Therapeutic Radiology
Dr. Wood earned bachelor's degrees in both Microbiology and Psychology at Louisiana State University and continued his education at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in Shreveport where he was valedictorian.
Upon graduating, Dr. Wood completed his residency at the University of Pennsylvania in Radiation Oncology, and served as chief resident. He is a graduate of the School of Breast Oncology , and completed a fellowship in prostate brachytherapy at the Seattle Prostate Institute.
A native of Louisiana , Dr. Wood has been with Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center since 2007.
Undergraduate School
BS, Microbiology
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge , LA
BS, Psychology
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge , LA
Medical School
MD, Louisiana State University School of Medicine
Shreveport , LA
Residency
Radiation Oncology
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia , PA
Fellowship
Prostate Brachytherapy
Seattle Prostate Institute
Seattle , WA