Dr. Theodore B. Lygas M.D.
Surgical Oncologist | Surgical Oncology
459 Jack Martin Blvd Suite 5a Brick NJ, 08724About
Dr. Theodore Lygas is a surgical oncologist practicing in Brick, NJ. Dr. Lygas specializes in diagnosing, staging and treating cancer-related symptoms. Surgical oncologists also decide if the patient is a candidate for surgery or other cancer treatments based on certain factors such as age, physical fitness and other possible coexisting medical conditions
Education and Training
Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch- Newark Nj 1973
Rutgers 1973
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Breast Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Pain
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