Dr. Laurie Herscher M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
6420 Rockledge Dr Suite 1200 Bethesda MD, 20817About
Dr. Laurie Herscher practices Radiation Oncology in Bethesda, MD. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Herscher 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
Mechanical Engineering 1988
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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