11 Results forRadiation Oncologists near Kealakekua, HI
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Learn more about Radiation Oncologists
A radiation oncologist specializes in treating cancer with radiation. Radiation oncologists consult with other specialists to develop radiation treatment plans and ensure the safety and accuracy of radiation therapy. They are involved in patient care before, during and after radiation therapy for many types of cancer, from bladder cancer to brain tumors.
Radiation oncologists work in hospitals and freestanding radiology clinics. They are key members of cancer care teams that may include oncologists, surgeons, primary care doctors, and other radiologists and specialists. Doctors send their patients to radiation oncologists to receive treatments, including traditional external beam radiation therapy as well as internal radiation therapy and radioactive drugs. Radiation oncologists oversee all aspects of radiation treatment, including prescribing the radiation therapy and ensuring treatments are accurate and minimize damage to healthy tissue nearby.
Radiation oncologists also evaluate a patient’s progress and confer with other oncologists to stage the level of seriousness and spread (metastasis) of cancer. They watch for side effects of radiation therapy, treat side effects, and modify treatments as needed.
A radiation oncologist may also be known by the following names: cancer radiologist, oncology radiologist, radiology oncologist, and cancer doctor.
There are 11 specialists practicing Radiation Oncology in Kealakekua, HI with an overall average rating of 4.4 stars. There are 12 hospitals near Kealakekua, HI with affiliated Radiation Oncology specialists, including Kona Community Hospital, Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center and Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center.
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Dr. Alexander Lin, MD
Specialty: Radiation Oncology79-1019 Haukapila StKealakekua, HI 967500.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
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Dr. Kathleen Legarza, MD
Specialty: Radiation Oncology79-1019 Haukapila StKealakekua, HI 967500.3 miles awayNeed a Telehealth Visit?Healthgrades Can Help.
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Specialty: Radiation Oncology79-1019 Haukapila StKealakekua, HI 967500.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Jonathan Tay, MD
Specialty: Radiation Oncology79-1019 Haukapila StKealakekua, HI 967500.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Scott Moon, MD
Specialty: Radiation Oncology79-1019 Haukapila StKealakekua, HI 967500.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Mark Alden, MD
Specialty: Radiation Oncology79-1019 Haukapila StKealakekua, HI 967500.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Peter Sien, MD
Specialty: Radiation Oncology79-1019 Haukapila StKealakekua, HI 967500.3 miles awayDr. James Lambeth, MD
Specialty: Radiation Oncology79-1019 Haukapila StKealakekua, HI 967500.3 miles awayDr. Garth Tormoen, MD
Specialty: Radiation Oncology79-1019 Haukapila StKealakekua, HI 967500.3 miles awayDr. Chandrakant Patel, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Hematology & Oncology78-6831 Alii Dr Ste K9Kailua Kona, HI 967405.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Larry Henry, MD
Specialty: Radiation Oncology79-1019 Haukapila StKealakekua, HI 967500.3 miles away