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Erich Graham Randolph, MD

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Tonya Echols Cole, MD

he experienced and compassionate radiation oncologists, Dr. Erich Randolph and Dr. Tonya Echols Cole along with the staff of Atlanta Oncology Associates work together in our state-of-the-art facility at Hillandale to provide a cancer treatment and/or management strategy customized according to each patient’s needs and concerns.

Our patients often receive other treatments such as chemotherapy, hormone therapy or surgery, as well as radiation therapy. To ensure the best possible outcome, this multidisciplinary approach requires collaboration and coordination among the specialists on a patient’s treatment team. The major goal of radiation therapy is to maximize curing cancer while maintaining optimal organ function and quality of life. Because each patient’s case presents unique challenges and requires individualized attention, we urge you to consult your radiation oncologist about which treatment plan is best for you. It is extremely important to seek out an expert team of physicians who specialize in your type of cancer to insure optimal outcome.

Dr. Tonya Echols Cole treats all solid tumors including, breast cancer, lung cancer, central nervous system malignancies, gynecologic malignancies, rectal cancers, skin cancers, prostate and lymphoma. She also treats benign diseases such as keloids. Dr. Cole has practiced radiation oncology in the Atlanta area since 1998. Her special interests include the treatment of breast and gynecologic malignancies.

Dr. Erich Randolph special interests in radiation oncology are prostate, breast, and colorectal cancers. After graduating from Yale University, Dr. Randolph received his medical degree at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. Following this, Dr. Randolph completed a fellowship in radiotherapy at M.D. Anderson Hospital. Dr. Randolph was a member of the American Cancer Society and served on the advisory Board at the Atlanta City Unit. He is also a member and past President of the Atlanta Medical Association, past Chairman of the Board of the Atlanta Medical Association, member of the Medical Association of Atlanta and the National Medical Association, The Gilbert H. Fletcher Society, and The American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology. He served as Vice- Chair of the Grady Hospital- Fulton Dekalb Hospital Authority. Dr. Randolph is the winner of a 2008 Atlanta Business Chronicle Health Care Heroes Award in the Physician category. Dr. Randolph was just named to Atlanta Magazine’s Top Doctors. Physician selection to this honor is based on peer review.

Dr. Cole received her B.A. from The Johns Hopkins University. Then she received her medical degree from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and completed her residency in internal medicine at University of Cincinnati Hospital and her residency in radiation oncology at University of Cincinnati Barrett Cancer Center where was as Chief Resident. Dr. Cole is a member of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, The Atlanta Regional Clinical Oncology Program and the American Brachytherapy Society. She is active in the community and has served on numerous boards including the American Red Cross Minority Recruitment Board, and Youth Vibe, Inc.

Atlanta Oncology Associates @ Hillandale 2745 DeKalb Medical Parkway, Suite 100 I Lithonia, Georgia 30058 770-255-7470 [phone] I 770-255-7471 [fax]

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