HOUMA, La. – Terrebonne Generalannounced today that Rockne Hymel, III, M.D., has joined TerrebonneGeneral as its newest radiation oncologist.Hymel has been treating various types of cancer patients in the Baton Rougearea for several years.
“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Hymel, and his expertise, to Houma,” said Phyllis Peoples, president, and CEO of Terrebonne General Health System. “As we continue to be the leading provider for comprehensive cancer care in the Baton Region, adding a well-respected and patient-focused physician, such as Dr. Hymel, to our team will allow us to expand on our collaborative approach to early detection, pinpoint diagnosis, and individualizedtreatment.”
After receiving his Bachelor of Science in biological sciences from Louisiana State University, Hymel earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. He completed his residency in radiation oncology at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. Hymel is board certified in radiation oncology with the American Board of Radiology.
“As we continue to grow our physician group, we are able to provide evenmore options to our patients across the Mary Bird Perkins network,” saidJonas Fontenot, PhD, MBA, president, and CEO Mary Bird Perkins CancerCenter. “Dr. Hymel’s experience and 100 percent focus on the best radiationoncology practices will benefit Houma-area residents looking for leadingedgecancer resources in a convenient and comfortable setting.”
Hymel previously practiced at Ochsner Cancer Center in Baton Rouge.
About Terrebonne General | Mary Bird Perkins Cancer CenterTerrebonne General provides cancer careto the Bayou Region. The full spectrum of comprehensive services, fromprevention and early detection to diagnosis, treatment, recovery, andsurvivorship, is offered. Services include chemotherapy, radiation therapy,and surgery, as well as patient navigation, clinical trials, and free communityscreenings. The Cancer Center is nationally accredited with commendationand recognized for excellence in cancer care by the American College ofSurgeons Commission on Cancer and the National Quality Oncology PracticeInitiative (QOPI®) Certification Program, an affiliate of the prestigiousAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology (A.S.C.O.). For more information oncancer services by Terrebonne General,visit marybird.org/Houma.
