Bernard W. Taylor, M.D.
Radiation Oncology
Appointments:+1 (903) 757-2122
Fax:+1 (903) 252-6049
English
Primary Location
Overview
About
Bernard W. Taylor, M.D., is board certified in radiation oncology. Dr. Taylor is the longest tenured radiation oncologist in Texas Oncology, joining the practice in 1993.
Dr. Taylor has extensive experience in Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT), Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS), and Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT). He has performed more than 9,000 prostate brachytherapy implants. He was a proctor for Bard and IsoRay for over 10 years teaching Low Dose Rate (LDR) prostate brachytherapy to physicians and residents from all over the country. His other interests are in head and neck cancer, breast cancer, and lymphoma.
He is happily married to his wife Monica. They have 4 children and 4 grandchildren. His hobbies include travel, cooking, and he is an instrument rated pilot. He is very involved in the Longview Community.
Experience
Education
Residency in Radiation Oncology
University of Florida/Shands Hospital, Gainesville, Florida, USA
Oncology Transitional Internship
University of Florida/Shands Hospital, Gainesville, Florida, USA
Medical Doctorate
University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, TX
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Abilene Christian University,
Accolades
- Distinguished Citizen of the Year, Boy Scouts (2010)
- Texas Super Doctor (2014-2026)
Memberships
- American Brachytherapy Society
- American College of Radiation Oncology
- American College of Radiology
- American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology
- Texas Medical Association
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Conditions
Condition
Bladder Cancer
Texas Oncology offers specialized care and advanced treatments to diagnose, treat, and help patients manage bladder cancer.
Condition
Breast Cancer
Advanced breast cancer treatments and supportive care—delivered close to home across Texas.
Condition
Cervical Cancer
Specialized care for cervical cancer—advanced treatments and support from diagnosis through recovery, close to home.
Condition
Colon & Rectal Cancer
Comprehensive care for colon and rectal cancers—from screening and diagnosis to surgery and survivorship. Focused rectal cancer care with advanced treatments and coordinated support—from diagnosis through recovery.
Condition
Esophageal Cancer
Comprehensive esophageal cancer care—from advanced diagnostics to personalized treatment at every stage.
Condition
Gastric Cancer
Comprehensive gastric cancer care with advanced therapies, personalized plans, and support to improve outcomes and well-being.
Condition
Gynecologic Cancers
Compassionate surgical care for ovarian, uterine, and cervical cancers—focused on your health and recovery.
Condition
Head and Neck Cancer
Precise surgery and coordinated care for head and neck cancers, including throat, oral, and salivary gland cancers.
Condition
Hodgkin Lymphoma
Comprehensive Hodgkin lymphoma care—from accurate diagnosis to advanced treatments—personalized and close to home.
Condition
Kidney Cancer
Targeted kidney cancer care with advanced treatments and personalized support—from diagnosis through survivorship.
Condition
Larynx Cancer
Voice-preserving larynx cancer care with advanced diagnostics and personalized treatment options for better outcomes.
Condition
Lung Cancer
Lung cancer care with surgery, chemo, and immunotherapy—personalized, close to home.
Condition
Melanoma
Leading melanoma care—from early detection to advanced treatment—tailored to your goals.
Condition
Pancreatic Cancer
Tailored pancreatic cancer care—advanced diagnosis, leading treatments, and coordinated support at every stage.
Condition
Prostate Cancer
All-stage prostate cancer care with leading-edge treatments—available at locations across Texas.
Condition
Rectal Cancer
Rectal Cancer
Personalized rectal cancer care with advanced surgical techniques for better outcomes and faster recovery.
Condition
Sarcoma
Targeted care for soft tissue and bone sarcomas with advanced surgery, coordinated therapies, and support tailored to your goals.
Condition
Vaginal Cancer
Specialized surgical care for vaginal cancer—focused on effective treatment, comfort, and long-term wellness.
Condition
Uterine Cancer
From diagnosis to treatment, advanced uterine cancer care and support at every step.
Condition
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Cancer Surgery
Comprehensive surgical care for stomach cancer, focused on advanced techniques and personalized treatment plans.
Services
Service
Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy VMAT Rapid ARC
Advanced radiation therapy delivering precise tumor doses in a single or multi-arc treatment, minimizing exposure to healthy tissue.
Service
3D Simulations
Advanced imaging technology creates detailed, interactive models to aid diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient education in healthcare.
Service
4D CT Scanning
Advanced imaging technique capturing real-time 3D images over time, aiding in precise diagnosis and treatment planning.
Service
CT Simulation
A CT simulation uses imaging to plan precise radiation therapy by mapping the treatment area and surrounding tissues for accuracy.
Service
Deep Inspiration Breath Hold Technique
A technique where patients hold their breath during radiation therapy to reduce radiation exposure to the heart and lungs.
Service
Diagnostic MR Imaging
Noninvasive imaging technique using magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed internal body images for diagnosis.
Service
Diagnostic PETCT Imaging
Combines PET and CT scans to detect cancer, assess organ function, and guide treatment by providing detailed images of body tissues.
Service
Exac Trac
A radiotherapy system that uses real-time imaging and tracking to precisely target tumors while minimizing radiation to healthy tissue.
Service
Intensity modulated radiation therapy IMRT
Advanced radiation technique that targets tumors precisely, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue and reducing side effects.
Service
Stereotactic Radiotherapy SRT
A precise radiation therapy targeting tumors with high accuracy, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue and reducing treatment sessions.
Service
Stereotactic Radiosurgery SRS
A non-invasive procedure delivering precise, high-dose radiation to treat tumors or abnormalities in the brain and spine.
Service
Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy SBRT
A precise, high-dose radiation therapy targeting tumors while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue for certain cancers.
Diagnosis
Diagnostic CT Imaging
Noninvasive scan using X-rays and computers to create detailed cross-sectional images for diagnosing various medical conditions.
Treatment
Brachytherapy Procedures
Internal radiation therapy using implanted radioactive sources to target and treat cancer with minimal impact on surrounding healthy tissue.
Treatment
Gynecological HDR
High-dose-rate brachytherapy delivers targeted radiation to treat gynecological cancers, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue.
Treatment
Low Dose Rate LDR Brachytherapy
A targeted internal radiation therapy using implanted radioactive seeds to treat cancer while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue.
Treatment
Prostate Seed Brachytherapy
A minimally invasive procedure placing radioactive seeds in the prostate to target and treat localized prostate cancer effectively.
Treatment
Vision RT
Vision RT uses advanced 3D surface imaging to enhance accuracy and safety in radiation therapy by monitoring patient positioning.
Treatment
Skin HDR
High-dose-rate brachytherapy delivers targeted radiation to skin cancers, minimizing damage to healthy tissue and reducing side effects.
Treatment
Second Opinion Consultation
A second opinion consultation provides expert review of a diagnosis or treatment plan to ensure accuracy and explore alternative options.
Treatment
Radiopharmaceuticals
Drugs containing radioactive materials used in imaging or treating diseases by targeting specific organs, tissues, or cells in the body.
Locations
Locations
Overview
About
Bernard W. Taylor, M.D., is board certified in radiation oncology. Dr. Taylor is the longest tenured radiation oncologist in Texas Oncology, joining the practice in 1993.
Dr. Taylor has extensive experience in Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT), Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS), and Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT). He has performed more than 9,000 prostate brachytherapy implants. He was a proctor for Bard and IsoRay for over 10 years teaching Low Dose Rate (LDR) prostate brachytherapy to physicians and residents from all over the country. His other interests are in head and neck cancer, breast cancer, and lymphoma.
He is happily married to his wife Monica. They have 4 children and 4 grandchildren. His hobbies include travel, cooking, and he is an instrument rated pilot. He is very involved in the Longview Community.
Experience
Education
Residency in Radiation Oncology
University of Florida/Shands Hospital, Gainesville, Florida, USA
Oncology Transitional Internship
University of Florida/Shands Hospital, Gainesville, Florida, USA
Medical Doctorate
University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, TX
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Abilene Christian University,
Accolades
- Distinguished Citizen of the Year, Boy Scouts (2010)
- Texas Super Doctor (2014-2026)
Memberships
- American Brachytherapy Society
- American College of Radiation Oncology
- American College of Radiology
- American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology
- Texas Medical Association
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Fight Cancer Facts with Bernard Taylor, M.D.
Conditions
Condition
Bladder Cancer
Texas Oncology offers specialized care and advanced treatments to diagnose, treat, and help patients manage bladder cancer.
Condition
Breast Cancer
Advanced breast cancer treatments and supportive care—delivered close to home across Texas.
Condition
Cervical Cancer
Specialized care for cervical cancer—advanced treatments and support from diagnosis through recovery, close to home.
Condition
Colon & Rectal Cancer
Comprehensive care for colon and rectal cancers—from screening and diagnosis to surgery and survivorship. Focused rectal cancer care with advanced treatments and coordinated support—from diagnosis through recovery.
Condition
Esophageal Cancer
Comprehensive esophageal cancer care—from advanced diagnostics to personalized treatment at every stage.
Condition
Gastric Cancer
Comprehensive gastric cancer care with advanced therapies, personalized plans, and support to improve outcomes and well-being.
Condition
Gynecologic Cancers
Compassionate surgical care for ovarian, uterine, and cervical cancers—focused on your health and recovery.
Condition
Head and Neck Cancer
Precise surgery and coordinated care for head and neck cancers, including throat, oral, and salivary gland cancers.
Condition
Hodgkin Lymphoma
Comprehensive Hodgkin lymphoma care—from accurate diagnosis to advanced treatments—personalized and close to home.
Condition
Kidney Cancer
Targeted kidney cancer care with advanced treatments and personalized support—from diagnosis through survivorship.
Condition
Larynx Cancer
Voice-preserving larynx cancer care with advanced diagnostics and personalized treatment options for better outcomes.
Condition
Lung Cancer
Lung cancer care with surgery, chemo, and immunotherapy—personalized, close to home.
Condition
Melanoma
Leading melanoma care—from early detection to advanced treatment—tailored to your goals.
Condition
Pancreatic Cancer
Tailored pancreatic cancer care—advanced diagnosis, leading treatments, and coordinated support at every stage.
Condition
Prostate Cancer
All-stage prostate cancer care with leading-edge treatments—available at locations across Texas.
Condition
Rectal Cancer
Rectal Cancer
Personalized rectal cancer care with advanced surgical techniques for better outcomes and faster recovery.
Condition
Sarcoma
Targeted care for soft tissue and bone sarcomas with advanced surgery, coordinated therapies, and support tailored to your goals.
Condition
Vaginal Cancer
Specialized surgical care for vaginal cancer—focused on effective treatment, comfort, and long-term wellness.
Condition
Uterine Cancer
From diagnosis to treatment, advanced uterine cancer care and support at every step.
Condition
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Cancer Surgery
Comprehensive surgical care for stomach cancer, focused on advanced techniques and personalized treatment plans.
Services
Service
Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy VMAT Rapid ARC
Advanced radiation therapy delivering precise tumor doses in a single or multi-arc treatment, minimizing exposure to healthy tissue.
Service
3D Simulations
Advanced imaging technology creates detailed, interactive models to aid diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient education in healthcare.
Service
4D CT Scanning
Advanced imaging technique capturing real-time 3D images over time, aiding in precise diagnosis and treatment planning.
Service
CT Simulation
A CT simulation uses imaging to plan precise radiation therapy by mapping the treatment area and surrounding tissues for accuracy.
Service
Deep Inspiration Breath Hold Technique
A technique where patients hold their breath during radiation therapy to reduce radiation exposure to the heart and lungs.
Service
Diagnostic MR Imaging
Noninvasive imaging technique using magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed internal body images for diagnosis.
Service
Diagnostic PETCT Imaging
Combines PET and CT scans to detect cancer, assess organ function, and guide treatment by providing detailed images of body tissues.
Service
Exac Trac
A radiotherapy system that uses real-time imaging and tracking to precisely target tumors while minimizing radiation to healthy tissue.
Service
Intensity modulated radiation therapy IMRT
Advanced radiation technique that targets tumors precisely, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue and reducing side effects.
Service
Stereotactic Radiotherapy SRT
A precise radiation therapy targeting tumors with high accuracy, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue and reducing treatment sessions.
Service
Stereotactic Radiosurgery SRS
A non-invasive procedure delivering precise, high-dose radiation to treat tumors or abnormalities in the brain and spine.
Service
Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy SBRT
A precise, high-dose radiation therapy targeting tumors while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue for certain cancers.
Diagnosis
Diagnostic CT Imaging
Noninvasive scan using X-rays and computers to create detailed cross-sectional images for diagnosing various medical conditions.
Treatment
Brachytherapy Procedures
Internal radiation therapy using implanted radioactive sources to target and treat cancer with minimal impact on surrounding healthy tissue.
Treatment
Gynecological HDR
High-dose-rate brachytherapy delivers targeted radiation to treat gynecological cancers, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue.
Treatment
Low Dose Rate LDR Brachytherapy
A targeted internal radiation therapy using implanted radioactive seeds to treat cancer while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue.
Treatment
Prostate Seed Brachytherapy
A minimally invasive procedure placing radioactive seeds in the prostate to target and treat localized prostate cancer effectively.
Treatment
Vision RT
Vision RT uses advanced 3D surface imaging to enhance accuracy and safety in radiation therapy by monitoring patient positioning.
Treatment
Skin HDR
High-dose-rate brachytherapy delivers targeted radiation to skin cancers, minimizing damage to healthy tissue and reducing side effects.
Treatment
Second Opinion Consultation
A second opinion consultation provides expert review of a diagnosis or treatment plan to ensure accuracy and explore alternative options.
Treatment
Radiopharmaceuticals
Drugs containing radioactive materials used in imaging or treating diseases by targeting specific organs, tissues, or cells in the body.
Locations
Locations
