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The Radiation Oncology Team

While advanced technology is vitally important, we also focus on what is equally important – a team approach to cancer care. Our board certified radiation oncologists, radiation specialty nurses, therapists, dosimetrists, physicists, psychosocial and nutritional support professionals provide unparalleled management and support of patients from diagnosis through treatment and survivorship.


Nathan Tennyson MD
Radiation Oncology

Education

  • Undergraduate - University of Florida, Cum Laude
  • Medical School – University of Florida College of Medicine, Cum Laude
  • Residency – Virginia Commonwealth University Hospital

Professional Memberships

  • American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)
  • American Board of Radiology

Specialties

  • Brain Cancer
  • Lung Cancer
  • Gynecologic Cancers
  • Head and Neck Cancers
  • Liver Cancer
  • Skin Cancer
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Prostate Cancer

Clinical Expertise

A West Palm Beach native, Dr. Tennyson decided to return to the Palm Beaches after finishing his education. He completed his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Florida and graduated cum lade from both; he was also awarded membership in the prestigious AOA (Alpha Omega Alpha) Honor Medical Society in medical school. He completed his internship and residency training in radiation oncology at Virginia Commonwealth University, where he served as chief resident during his final year of training. He spent a significant amount of his training caring for veterans at the Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center, which houses the national office for radiation oncology for veterans’ affairs. Dr. Tennyson is published in peer-reviewed journals and has presented at numerous national and international scientific meetings on such topics as lung and prostate cancer, GI malignancies and radiation uses in benign diseases. Upon returning to the area, Dr. Tennyson joined Jupiter Medical Specialists at the esteemed Anderson Family Cancer Institute’s Foshay Radiation Oncology Center at Jupiter Medical Center.