Dr. Luther Lorenzo Ampey M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
18105 Prince Philip Dr Olney MD, 20832About
Dr. Luther Ampey practices Radiation Oncology in Olney, MD. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Ampey 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
University of Virginia School of Medicine 1992
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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