Radiation Oncology 2085R0001X



Radiation Oncology: Is generally the treatment of cancer with radiation. A radiologist oncologist is a physician that has a specialty in treating cancer patients with radiation therapy. Radiation can be given alone or in combination with surgery and/or chemotherapy.

Taxonomy Code: 2085R0001X

Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians | Radiology | Radiation Oncology


Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians: Allopathic physicians are general doctors (Medical Doctor or MD), whereas osteopathic physicians (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or DO) deal specifically with Osteopathy, targeting in healing the body with minimal use of medicine with an emphasis focusing on preventative care. Both types are fully licensed physicians, educated in diagnosing, as well as offering treatment for various illnesses and disorders.

Radiology: Radiology deals with the study and application of various imaging technology including radiation and x-ray to investigate, diagnose and treat disease. Radiologists direct a variety of imaging technologies to diagnose and help treat disease. Examples are ultrasound, nuclear medicine and magnetic resonance imaging.

Radiation Oncology specialists are located in these States: