Dr. James Benton of Radiotherapy Clinics of Georgia

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September is prostate cancer awareness month, and The Weekly Check-Up will be hosting a special program dedicated to the men in our lives who are, or who might be affected by this disease. Join us for a conversation about prostate health, screening, and innovations in the treatment of prostate cancer.

Dr. James Benton of Radiotherapy Clinics of Georgia

September is prostate cancer awareness month, and The Weekly Check-Up will be hosting a special program dedicated to the men in our lives who are, or who might be affected by this disease. Join us for a conversation about prostate health, screening, and innovations in the treatment of prostate cancer.

Dr. James Benton has been a certified radiation oncologist since 1997. He has practiced at Radiotherapy Clinics of Georgia’s main center in Decatur since 1998, primarily treating prostate cancer patients. Before joining RCOG, Dr. Benton served as Chief Resident of Radiation Oncology at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta.

As a young boy living in Savannah, Dr. Benton thought often about growing up to be a physician. He earned his medical degree at Morehouse School of Medicine, graduating first in his class. From there, he went to the Medical College of Virginia to serve his internal medicine residency. Dr. Benton completed his radiation oncology residency at Emory University in 1996, eventually becoming chief resident before coming to RCOG.

Dr. Benton’s love of math, physics, and science led him to radiation oncology, a specialty he admires for the depth of its technical detail and the breadth of its clinical application.

Medical School:
Morehouse School of Medicine Medical College of Georgia, 1983–1987

Residency:
Radiation Oncology Residency, Emory University, 1993–1996
Chief Resident, Radiation Oncology, Emory University, 1995–1996
Internal Medicine Residency, Medical College of Virginia, 1987–1990
Nominated Chief Resident, Internal Medicine, 1989

Board Certification:
Board Certified in Radiation Oncology, 1997
Board Certified in Internal Medicine ACLS Instructor

Military Service:
U.S. Navy, 1975–1979