Dr. Leela Maxa MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
311 Philip Blvd Lawrenceville GA, 30046Rating
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Dr. Leela Maxa practices Radiation Oncology in Lawrenceville, GA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Maxa 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 Alabama School of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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