Functional Radiation Medicine | Department of Radiation Oncology

Functional radiation medicine treats nonmalignant (noncancer) conditions with radiation. The goals of treatment are generally to address symptoms related to the underlying disease with a focus on improving an individual’s quality of life. The UNC Department of Radiation Oncology offers treatment for a wide range of conditions.

^{Dr. Kevin Pearlstein and Dr. Jean Wright discuss functional radiation medicine.}

Radiation Oncology

Program Director: Kevin Pearlstein, MD

CNS specialist: Colette Shen, MD/Ph.D.

Cardiac specialist: Ashley Weiner, MD/Ph.D.

Physician Collaborators

Neurosurgery: Vibhor Krishna, MD (trigeminal neuralgia), and Carlos David, MD (AVM)

Cardiology: Anil Gehi, MD, and Faisal Syed, MBCHB

Conditions Treated

Treatment Techniques

Treatment Process

To schedule an appointment to discuss treatment for a benign condition, please contact one of the clinics listed on the right side of this page.