Dr. Omar F Ghandour MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
2996 Kate Bond Rd Suite 100 Memphis TN, 38133About
Dr. Omar Ghandour practices Radiation Oncology in Memphis, TN. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Ghandour 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
Govt. Dental College, Bangalore University, India 1992
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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