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- Personal Facts:
- Gender unknown
- Years Since Graduation: 36
- Physician Website: http://www.evansvilleradiationoncology.com
- Professional Interests:
- Breast Cancer
- Dr. Shannon Lamb is a radiation oncologist specializing in breast cancer treatment. She has been practicing in the Tri-State area since 1977. Dr. Lamb graduated from the University of Louisville School of Medicine and completed her residency in radiation therapy at The Radiation Center in Louisville, Kentucky. She is certified by the American Board of Radiology in therapeutic radiology.
Dr. Lamb has special interest and expertise in breast cancer. She pioneered Mammosite® brachytherapy in the Tri-State area.
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- Specialties:
- Oncology
- A self-designated specialty or practice area is not equivalent to, nor does it imply, ABMS Board Certification or special training and competence.
- Radiation Oncology
- A self-designated specialty or practice area is not equivalent to, nor does it imply, ABMS Board Certification or special training and competence.
- Medical School:
- University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY 1973
- Residency:
- University Of Louisville Hospital
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HealthGrades has examined disciplinary actions within the last five years from the Office of Inspector General and 50 state medical boards.
HealthGrades could not detect any disciplinary actions for Dr. Shannon S. Lamb, MD
as of 12/04/2009.
Note: HealthGrades reports on state and federal disciplinary actions (if any) from the previous five years.
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- Closed Malpractice Claims:
- Malpractice History Found
- State: IN
- Amount or Range: 650000
- Claim Type: Settlement
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