Emory Proton Therapy Center

The Emory Proton Therapy Center is the first center of its kind in Georgia and one of only a few in the southeast to offer patients access to this leading-edge type of radiation therapy.

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Advanced Therapy for Cancer Patients

The Emory Proton Therapy Center combines the world's most advanced radiation technologies and treatments for patients with specific cancers and the expertise of renowned specialists from Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University.

These physicians have the expertise and experience to determine the appropriate use of this advanced technology as part of a complete treatment plan. Our physicians and researchers continue to be at the forefront of cancer research and discovery, transforming the way each patient's unique cancer is detected, diagnosed, treated and survived.

The Emory Proton Therapy Center is located within walking distance of Emory University Hospital Midtown, one of four Emory locations offering the full continuum of cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship services in Atlanta metropolitan area.

To facilitate patients arriving from around the corner or from across the nation, the Emory Proton Therapy Center is 10 miles from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. It is served by mass transit and is just minutes from I-75/85. There is convenient covered parking attached to the building.

The Emory Proton Therapy Center is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

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Referring physicians and patients with questions about proton therapy and its appropriateness for their individual cancers can schedule a consultation with a Winship radiation oncology expert by calling 1-833-3PROTON (1-833-377-6866).

Once a consultation is confirmed, please download and complete the forms from the buttons below. Email the completed forms to proton-referrals@emoryhealthcare.edu or fax to (404) 251-1245.

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What is Proton Therapy?

Proton therapy is a form of radiation treatment that delivers an exact, high dose of radiation to a tumor site while sparing surrounding healthy tissue and organs from damage.

What is proton therapy?

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Benefits and Tumor Types

Proton therapy is a painless and non-invasive therapy that is administered on an outpatient basis, requiring no hospital stay. It is used to treat patients with a wide array of cancers and certain benign conditions.

Benefits and Tumor Types

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Your Treatment Team

Mark McDonald MD

  • Radiation Oncologist
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Mark McDonald MD

Mark McDonald MD

Bree Eaton MD

  • Radiation Oncologist
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Bree Eaton MD

Bree Eaton MD

Jonathan J. Beitler MD, MBA, FACR, FASTRO

  • Radiation Oncologist
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Jonathan J. Beitler MD, MBA, FACR, FASTRO

Jonathan J. Beitler MD, MBA, FACR, FASTRO

Natia Esiashvili MD

  • Radiation Oncologist
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Natia Esiashvili MD

Natia Esiashvili MD

  • Dr. Esiashvili specializes in the treatment of complex pediatric cancers and hematological malignancies in adults.
  • Associate Professor and Chief Quality Officer, Department of Radiation Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
  • (404) 778-3473

Karen Godette MD

  • Radiation Oncologist
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Karen Godette MD

Karen Godette MD

  • Dr. Godette specializes in brachytherapy, intraoperative radiation therapy and proton therapy for breast and prostate cancers, and soft tissue sarcoma.
  • Medical Director of Radiation Oncology, Emory University Hospital Midtown
  • (404) 686-2391

Kristin Higgins MD

  • Radiation Oncologist
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Kristin Higgins MD

Kristin Higgins MD

  • A board certified radiation oncologist, Dr. Higgins specializes in the treatment of lung, head and neck cancers.
  • Associate Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
  • (404) 778-3473

Allison Kamm MSN, NP

  • Nurse Practitioner
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Allison Kamm MSN, NP

Allison Kamm MSN, NP

Pretesh Patel MD

  • Radiation Oncologist
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Pretesh Patel MD

Pretesh Patel MD

  • Dr. Patel specializes in the treatment of genitourinary and gastrointestinal malignancies as well as the use of high-dose rate brachytherapy, stereotactic body radiation therapy and proton therapy.
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine; Director, Residency Program, Department of Radiation Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
  • (404) 778-3473

Sagar A. Patel MD

  • Radiation Oncologist
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Sagar A. Patel MD

Sagar A. Patel MD

  • Dr. Patel practices general radiation oncology and specializes in the treatment of breast cancer, prostate cancer, and gastrointestinal cancers, as well as brachytherapy and proton therapy.
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
  • (404) 778-3473

William Stokes MD

  • Radiation Oncologist
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William Stokes MD

William Stokes MD

  • Dr. Stokes practices general radiation oncology and specializes in the treatment of head and neck cancer, and lung cancer in addition to stereotactic body radiotherapy and proton therapy.
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
  • (404) 778-3473

Jim Zhong MD

  • Radiation Oncologist
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Jim Zhong MD

Jim Zhong MD

  • Dr. Zhong practices general radiation oncology and specializes in the treatment of central nervous system malignancies, including brain and spine tumors.
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
  • (404) 778-3473
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