Dr. Jacqueline R Matar M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
701 Bob O Link Dr Suite 120 Lexington KY, 40504About
Dr. Jacqueline Matar practices Radiation Oncology in Lexington, KY. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Matar 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 Ky Coll of Med, Lexington Ky 1985
University of Kentucky College of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Anal Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Lymphoma
- AerolaseĀ® Technologies
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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