Arizona (AZ) Radiation Oncology Doctors and Physicians
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Radiation Oncology Information
Description
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 surgeons, to coordinate other methods of cancer treatments for a patient. The radiation oncologist can also help to counsel a patient on these treatment options and what to expect.
Location Density Information
Doctor density varies by specialty and location. Arizona has
73 practicing
radiation oncologists. Broken out by city, radiation oncology doctor density
in Bullhead City is 1,
in Casa Grande is 5,
in Chandler is 5,
in Chino Valley is 1,
in Flagstaff is 2,
in Glendale is 3,
in Goodyear is 2,
in Green Valley is 1,
in Lake Havasu City is 1,
in Mesa is 8,
in Peoria is 4,
in Phoenix is 17,
in Prescott Valley is 1,
in Scottsdale is 12,
in Sedona is 2,
in Show Low is 1,
in Sierra Vista is 2,
in Sun City is 4,
in Sun City West is 1,
in Tucson is 11,
and in Yuma is 1.
Arizona Information
Arizona has many famous tourist attractions and parks, including the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead, which was created when the dam was built. The Grand Canyon draws millions of visitors each year, and Phoenix, Scottsdale, Flagstaff each draw their own sun-seeking winter vacationers. Visit the world-famous O.K. Corral in Tombstone.
Arizona’s population is 5,939,292, and Phoenix, the capital city, is home to a majority of those people. Entertainers Linda Ronstadt, Stevie Nicks, and Tanya Tucker were born here, along with architect Frank Lloyd Wright and former Supreme Court justice Sandra Day O’Connor.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Arizona has a population of 5,939,292.
Of this population, 1,535,805 are under the age of 18
and 754,345 are at or above the age of 65.
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