Provider
John W. Henson, MD
Neurology
Oncology
About John W. Henson, MD
Dr. Henson practices neuro-oncology in the MCG Brain Tumor Program and manages patients with neurofibromatosis, tuberous sclerosis, von Hippel-Lindau and related genetic disorders in the MCG Neurofibromatosis Clinic. He has a broad clinical interest in hereditary cancer risk analysis and risk reduction and started the Hereditary Cancer Clinic at the Georgia Cancer Center. Dr. Henson trained in neurology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and in neuro-oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. He was director of the MGH Brain Tumor Center in Boston for many years, and also served as Chief of Oncology Services for Piedmont Healthcare, based in Atlanta. Dr. Henson studied genomic cancer risk assessment with Dr. Jeffrey Weitzel at City of Hope. Most recently he was medical director of the Ivy Center for Advanced Brain Tumor Treatment and Swedish Neurofibromatosis Center at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle. He is coauthor of the textbook Diagnosis and Management of Hereditary Cancer and has published over 150 papers, reviews, and books chapters.
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Clinical Interests
Brain tumors
Spine tumors
Neuro-oncology
Genetics
Hereditary cancer
Neurofibromatosis -
Other Info
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Philosophy of Care
I strive to reduce the impact of cancer.
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Specialties
Neurology
Oncology
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Language(s)
English
Credentials
Positions
Director, MCH Brain Tumor Program
Director, Hereditary Cancer Clinic
Professor of Neurology, Medicine, and Neurosurgery
Certifications
Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Certified
Education and Training
Fellowship: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Locations
1411 Laney Walker Boulevard
Augusta, GA 30912
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Dr. Henson’s Reviews
May 1, 2023
Dr Henson took a lot of time to thoroughly review my notes, images, and concerns. He took his time and made sure I understood his plan of action and Im very appreciative of him
April 22, 2023
Dr.Handson is awesome
November 12, 2022
My care provider has yet to call or speak to me about my last MRI.
September 4, 2022
Dr.Henson is the best he has a heart he really loves caring for sick people to give them the best treatment possible
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