Dr. Peter Leider MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
188 S Main St Danville VA, 24541About
Dr. Peter Leider practices Radiation Oncology in Danville, VA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Leider 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 Ca- Davis- Sch Of Med- Davis Ca 1995
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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