Dr. Leslie R. Holmes MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
145 Edgewood Ave SE Atlanta GA, 30303About
Dr. Leslie Holmes practices Radiation Oncology in Atlanta, GA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Holmes 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
Morehouse Sch of Med, Atlanta Ga 1995
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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