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Licensed in California, October 1, 1973 through April 30, 1998
Licensed in Florida
What is Radiation Oncology?
Radiation oncology uses radiologic imaging to diagnose all types of cancer and tumors in patients and then uses the imaging to treat the patients with radiation. A radiation oncologist is a radiologist who may use diagnostic tools such as x-rays, ultrasound, MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), and a CT scan (Computed Tomography) to help diagnose the disease and then develop a treatment plan for the patient. This specialist uses the diagnostic plan to treat patients with external beam radiation or internal radiation which is also known as brachytherapy. The radiation oncologist also consults with other physicians, such as medical oncologists and more »
Professional Experience
Professional Affiliations/Memberships
ACR
Alpha Omega Medical Honor Society
AMA
American Brachytherapy Society
American College of Radiology Florida Chapter
American Radium Society
American Society for Advancement of Science
AOA
Arizona Clinical Oncology Society
ASCO
ASTRO
Florida Medical Association
Gilbert H. Fletcher Society
M.D. Anderson Associates
Omaha Midwest Clinical Society
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