Dr. David E Gannett MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
9205 SW Barnes Rd Portland OR, 97225About
Dr. David Gannett practices Radiation Oncology in Portland, OR. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Gannett 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 Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa 1992
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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