Tamara Vern-Gross, DO, FAAP

Thompson Proton Center, located in Knoxville, Tennessee, is the region's only facility offering advanced proton therapy for cancer treatment. This innovative form of radiation therapy precisely targets tumors while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tissue, thereby reducing the risk of side effects and improving patients' quality of life during and after treatment. Utilizing cutting-edge pencil beam scanning technology, Thompson Proton Center delivers customized and precise radiation doses layer by layer, making it particularly effective for localized tumors and cases requiring reirradiation. The center's experienced radiation oncologists assess each patient's individual case to determine the potential benefits of proton therapy as part of a comprehensive cancer treatment plan. Generated from the website

Tennessee Cancer Specialists - Dowell Springs is a medical provider in Knoxville,.

Denise Anderson is a nurse practitioner working at Thompson Oncology Group in Morristown, TN. She has over 30 years of experience in oncology and palliative care as well as women’s health. Denise is very passionate about helping patients navigate their cancer diagnosis through treatment and follow-up care. She is board-certified in both oncology and palliative and hospice care. When not practicing medicine, Denise enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and gardening.