William E. Russell, MD

A well-versed radiation oncologist with 31 years of practice, 18 of which in radiation oncology, William E. Russell, MD, serves as the medical director of radiation oncology at the Pennington Cancer Center of Baton General Hospital located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Radiation oncologists treat cancer using various forms of radiation to detect and kill malignant cells. Radiation therapy is often combined with other modes of treatment, especially surgery and chemotherapy. Dr. Russell is also affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Baton Rouge General Medical Center and Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center.