Dr. Patrick Swift M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
2001 Dwight Way Berkeley CA, 94704About
Dr. Patrick Swift practices Radiation Oncology in Berkeley, CA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Swift 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
Univ of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1984
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1984
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Lung Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
Fellowships
- Ucsf Med Center
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