Terrebonne General | Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center announced that Rockne Hymel, III, MD, has joined Terrebonne General | Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center as its newest radiation oncologist. Hymel has been treating various types of cancer patients in the Baton Rouge area 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 individualized treatment.”
After receiving a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from Louisiana State University, Hymel earned a medical degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. He completed a 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 even more options to our patients across the Mary Bird Perkins network,” said Jonas Fontenot, PhD, MBA, president and CEO Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center. “Dr. Hymel’s experience and 100 percent focus on the best radiation oncology practices will benefit Houma-area residents looking for leading-edge cancer resources in a convenient and comfortable setting.”
Hymel previously practiced at Ochsner Cancer Center in Baton Rouge.