Dr. Brian John Goldsmith M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
1500 EXPO PKWY SACRAMENTO CA, 95815About
Dr. Brian Goldsmith practices Radiation Oncology in Shingle Springs, CA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Goldsmith specializes in treating cancer with radiation, using radiation therapy to treat a wide variety of cancers. Radiation therapy uses carefully targeted and regulated doses of high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells.
Education and Training
Uniformed Services Univ Of The Hlth Sci- Bethesda Md 1989
Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,Bethesda, Md, United States Medicine
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Radiation Therapy (radiotherapy)
- Prostate Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer
- Lymphoma
- AerolaseĀ® Technologies
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
Professional Memberships
- Member Professional Organizations:
- Member American Society of Radiation Oncology American Society of Clinical Oncology
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