Dr. Kenneth L. Zeitzer M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
5501 Old York Road Levy Grd Fl Philadelphia PA, 19141About
Dr. Kenneth Zeitzer practices Radiation Oncology in Philadelphia, PA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Zeitzer 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
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1988
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1988
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Treatments
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Throat Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Anal Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer
- Lymphoma
- AerolaseĀ® Technologies
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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