Dr. Lisa Houde Mcgrail MD
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
5454 Wisconsin Ave Suite 1300 Chevy Chase MD, 20815About
Dr. Lisa Mcgrail is an oncologist practicing in Chevy Chase, MD. Dr. Mcgrail specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Mcgrail manages and oversees the treatment of a cancer patient after he or she has been diagnosed with the disease. Oncologists will care for their patients throughout the course of the disease. Types of oncologists include medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, pediatric oncologists and hematologist oncologists.
Education and Training
Georgetown University School of Medicine 1995
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Treatments
- Breast Cancer
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