Dr. Susan Weishenn Lee MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
4001 J St Sacramento CA, 95819About
Dr. Susan Lee practices Radiation Oncology in Sacramento, CA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Lee 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 Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1993
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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